News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 March
to Saturday 31 March 2007
Precision measurement of long bores
The LBM series from Eley Metrology is a measuring concept for the precision measurement of long bores.
News from Eley Metrology (30 March 2007)
Wi-Fi VoIP increase forecast
Technical Background Article Juniper estimates the total enterprise VoIP access point market to be worth around $2bn this year growing to $15bn in 2012
News from Juniper Research (30 March 2007)
SCADA and CAE integration breakthrough
Powerful exchange of data between SCADA and CAE improves workflow from design to maintenance and makes automatic engineering possible
News from Mechatronic Solutions (30 March 2007)
High speed and channel density on PCI oscilloscope
The National Instruments PCI-5152 general-purpose digitiser converts a desktop PC into a full-featured oscilloscope Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (30 March 2007)
LIMS and ERP integrated in one product
Resource Planning software includes integrated sample tracking and laboratory information management Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (30 March 2007)
New north American headquarters for ASC
ASC will focus on its rapidly growing contact centre and public safety markets in North America and will market its latest state-of-the-art solutions for VoIP recording and speech processing
News from ASC telecom (30 March 2007)
Direct import facility saves design time
Megafunction Wizard significantly enhances the ability of FPGA developers to take full advantage of the high-level design capabilities of Altium Designer to accelerate system development.
News from Altium (30 March 2007)
Biggest ERP supplier in the UK created
Acquisition of McGuffie Brunton by K3 allows the company to play an even greater role as a solutions provider to the distribution and manufacturing sectors in the UK
News from K3 Business Technology Group (30 March 2007)
Managing international calendars with mSuite
User Application Article CommonTime mSuite offered a flexible future-proof software solution that would support Coloplast's mobile sales team with mobile Lotus Notes functionality
News from CommonTime (30 March 2007)
Fast installation of dual processor upgrades
MAXPower G4/7448 Processor Upgrades utilise state-of-the-art, latest generation Freescale 7448 processors and are 100% compatible with existing hardware
News from NewerTech (30 March 2007)
Distributed remote server management
Spider compresses video, keyboard and mouse signals, sending them over the network or Internet to a remote PC or handheld device running industry standard Web browsers
News from Lantronix (30 March 2007)
Supply chain management at i2 conference
I2 Planet features hands-on demonstrations of the latest new-generation technology as well as opportunities to network with some of the world's top supply chain practitioners
News from i2 Technologies (30 March 2007)
Out of the box IT workflow for Microsoft MOF
Opalis automates and orchestrates Microsoft system centre operations manager 2007
News from Opalis (30 March 2007)
Third party validation for Epicor Vantage
Epicor Vantage receives MA validation certification from Managing Automation magazine
News from Epicor (30 March 2007)
Autodesk preview shows around Europe
CADline offers a series of free, one-day seminars designed to enable customers to "kick-off" their knowledge of Autodesk's brand new family of 2008 products
News from CADline (30 March 2007)
Network management licensing agreement
Microsoft is licensing EMC Smarts network discovery and health monitoring technology to be included in a future version of Microsoft System centre Operations Manager
News from Microsoft (30 March 2007)
Web commerce and ERP for retail chain
User Application Article Microsoft Dynamics AX system's combination of advanced features and customisation is predicted to shorten Allen Impact's recovery of its technology investment to less than 18 months
News from Microsoft Dynamics (30 March 2007)
Capturing the Retail Boom in Asia and CIS
SAP is seeing continuing growth in Asia and the CIS countries for its retail software
News from SAP (30 March 2007)
Encouraging UK manufacturers to achieve excellence
In the UK, Excellence North West has partnered in Yorkshire and the North East to form a body which helps businesses to improve their performance in all areas of their operation.
News from Excellence North West (30 March 2007)
Spanish machine tools active in France, Mexico
The Spanish Association of Machine Tool Manufacturers' - AFM - reports intensive activity by the country's machine tool and tooling manufacturers in Mexico and France.
News from AFM (30 March 2007)
Electro optical results posted
Financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 will be announced by Exfo Electro Optical on 3rd April 2007.
News from EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering (30 March 2007)
Leather injection moulding process developed
The injection moulding of leather fibres to give products a 'leather feel' was presented to the trade public during the recent Arburg Technology Days In Germany.
News from Arburg (30 March 2007)
Electric tube-bending machine works NF alloys
User Application Article An all-electric tube-bending machine, capable of making precision bends on high performance alloy and aluminum tubes, will produce helicopters' hydraulic and fuel line components.
News from Unison (30 March 2007)
Plastics provider gains environmental award
If all PBT plastic globally used the iQ resin technology, it could result in an annual reduction of 5.2 million barrels of oil - a technology which gained an environmental award for GE Plastics.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (30 March 2007)
Custum electronics firm grows 35%
Manufacturer of standard-based and custom embedded and mobile electronic components, Kontron, has realized a record rate of growth during 2006 - 35% over 2005.
News from Kontron UK (30 March 2007)
CAD/CAM has improved HSM toolpaths
Latest CAD/CAM software offers significant new capabilities, including improved toolpaths for high speed machining, multi-axis enhancements, and much more.
News from Mastercam (30 March 2007)
CNC machining centre builder stages Open Days
Builder of the larger CNC machining centres and large multi-function machining centre/vertical turning lathe systems, is staging its Metal Cutting Technology Days during June.
News from Unisign (30 March 2007)
Compressed air supplier names sales manager
Manufacturer of compressed air equipment, Beko Technologies, has appointed Chris Norris as UK regional sales manager to handle sales and customer support for the Southern region. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (30 March 2007)
Four free days' advice given to UK SMEs
The UK's successful Manufacturing Advisory Service will offer all small and medium sized manufacturing firms up to four days free advice from April next year.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands (30 March 2007)
Cutting tools supplier names engineering manager
As Walter GB's engineering manager, Nick Welsman will support sales of cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, as well as solid carbide and HSS drills, taps and end mills.
News from Walter GB (30 March 2007)
Conrol systems in UK, Ireland strengthened
Control systems and automation company, Transicon, has strengthened its senior sales and marketing team with the appointment of Richard Cotsford as sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
News from Transicon (30 March 2007)
Thermal deburring specialist names sales manager
Thermal deburring specialist, Deburring Centre, has appointed Martin Bridges as sales and marketing manager to educate the engineering market on the benefits of thermal deburring.
News from Deburring Centre (30 March 2007)
Thermal deburring solves precision part problem
User Application Article Considered to be almost impossible to deburr manually, a precision automotive component with two small holes drilled into a recess is being thermally deburred successfully.
News from Deburring Centre (30 March 2007)
Alloy machining coolant resists hard water
Fully protected against aluminium staining, a long-life coolant ideal for machining aerospace alloys as well as titanium, steel and cast iron and remains clean and stable in the hardest of waters.
News from Houghton Plc (30 March 2007)
CNC plasma-arc profiler has quick set-up
User Application Article UK stainless steel stockholder has acquired a CNC plasma-arc cutting and profiling machine based on its quick set-up times that can be achieved and its fast traverse and cutting speeds. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (30 March 2007)
Engaging customers gives competitive advantage
Instead of only relying on customers' loyalty, to achieve business success companies must engage customers by establishing a deep connection that endures over time.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (30 March 2007)
Wire EDM replaces broaching and slitting
User Application Article A previously subcontracted job that was machined using broaching and slitting techniques is now machined, using wire EDM, in-house, cutting costs and lead-times dramatically.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (30 March 2007)
Pitch controlled tapping head has long stroke
A pitch controlled tapping head - with a longer stroke - is ideal for use on transfer lines or integration into special purpose machines of all types and configurations.
News from Bruce Engineering (30 March 2007)
Sliding head automatics Irish distributor named
Star sliding-head mill-turn centers are to be distributed by one of the foremost suppliers in Ireland of world leading brands of machine tools and precision tooling, Machine Tool Technologies in Cork.
News from Star Micronics GB (30 March 2007)
Quick-change tooling made for automatics
Quick change, pre-settable tooling is designed for bar-fed automatic lathes; it delivers a reduction in machine downtime and optimises the capabilities of the machine tool.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling (30 March 2007)
WiFi module helps win RFID technology award
User Application Article SmartCartridge and PAD3500 products with Quatech WiFi module take award for ability to encode RF tags anywhere, anytime
News from Quatech (30 March 2007)
Award for automotive automation supply
Mitsubishi Electric, has received DaimlerChrysler's Global Supplier Award recognising performance and product quality to multiple divisions of DaimlerChrysler. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (29 March 2007)
Halogen-free laminating resins for PCBs
A seminar on the development of Probelec 81 LD Flex will be given during the International Electronic Circuits Exhibition electronica by the Electronics sector of Huntsman Advanced Materials.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (29 March 2007)
Growth in portable TOG/TPH analysers
Wilks Enterprise, and their UK representative - Quantitech - have reported a rapid growth in demand for the InfraCal portable TOG/TPH analysers as a result of new European regulations. Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (29 March 2007)
Piezoelectric sensors monitor clinching, riveting
Kistler has introduced systems using piezoelectric sensors to monitor the processes off-line and on-line to eliminate faulty joints in cold forming processes.
News from Kistler Instruments (29 March 2007)
Sensor software training sales strong
PACTware courses by Vega Controls have been announced and places are reproted to be selling out very quickly. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK (29 March 2007)
Silicone formulations for overmoulding
Unique Silicone formulations for overmoulding multiple use medical devices requiring hundreds of sterilizations as well as for single use procedures is offered by Minnesota Rubber and QMR Plastics.
News from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (29 March 2007)
Porous metal membranes for fuel cell technologies
Mott has received a grant from the Connecticut Small Business Innovation Research Office for the development of porous metal membranes for use in various fuel cell technologies.
News from Mott (29 March 2007)
Low-profile mass interconnect test system
Designed for consolidating multiple test instrument connections in rack-mount and benchtop test applications, the S6 Skeeter low-profile mass interconnect system is now available from Peak.
News from Peak Test Services (29 March 2007)
Welding torches and consumables
Wilkinson Star has announced the promotion of Paul Dempster to Starparts Brand Manager, responsible for the sourcing, marketing and sales of the Starparts brand of welding torches.
News from Wilkinson Star (29 March 2007)
Multimeter has built-in non contact IR thermometer
Extech Instruments, supplier of test and measurement equipment for the industrial marketplace, has been awarded a patent for the EX470 multimeter with built-in IR thermometer (USPO number 7,056,012).
News from Extech Instruments (29 March 2007)
Robot uses chemical sensor
A live demonstration at the Symposium Against Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents, to illustrate the phases of action and the role of ROVs in CBRN situations, is being held by Allen-Vanguard.
News from Allen-Vanguard (29 March 2007)
Positioning indicators are clear and accurate
Elesa's Clayton brand of positioning indicators has a reputation for clarity, accuracy and robustness - their PW12 does not disappoint. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (29 March 2007)
Copper trial tests ability to kill germs
An 18 month trial will begin in April 2007 to establish whether the installation of copper surfaces will kill MRSA and other hospital-acquired infections.
News from Copper Development Association (29 March 2007)
Current transducers operate from single 5V supply
The HASS series of LEM's range of current transducers designed to operate from a single +5V power supply has been added to its repertoire.
News from LEM UK (29 March 2007)
Liquid handler for chromotography and more
A versatile liquid handling solution for both preparative and analytical-to-semi preparative chromatography applications has been announced by Anachem, the Gilson GX-271. Brochure Available
News from Anachem (29 March 2007)
Oldham couplings and zero-backlash jaw couplings
Oldham couplings and zero-backlash jaw couplings with standard keyways as a stock item are available from Ruland Manufacturing.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (29 March 2007)
UV-Visible spectrophotometers vision software
The latest upgrade of the Vision software package for Thermo Scientific Evolution and Helios UV-Visible spectrophotometers has been launched by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Molecular Spectroscopy) (29 March 2007)
Force tester allows steering axle correction
Used to measure and analyse static and dynamic wheel force on most types of wheeled vehicles is the Kistler RoaDyn System 2000.
News from Kistler Instruments (29 March 2007)
Laser marking chairman appointment
Trevor Bailey has been appointed to the position of Chairman of DataLase.
News from DataLase (29 March 2007)
Miniature single axis accelerometers
Two miniature single axis accelerometers from Kistler have ranges of +/-100g and +/-500g for use at temperatures from - 54degC to +165degC, with integral ground isolation and centre hole fixing.
News from Kistler Instruments (29 March 2007)
Crane upgrade order for modernisation team
East Kilbride crane manufacturer Konecranes UK has won the contract to upgrade a 140 tonne Goliath crane which operates at the Coryton combined -cycle natural gas plant.
News from Konecranes (UK) (29 March 2007)
Cranes and hoists for engineering firm
Whitwick Engineering (Coalville) will get a series of Konescranes CXT cranes and hoists for its facility at Coalville in Leicestershire after ploacing a contract with the company.
News from Konecranes (UK) (29 March 2007)
Crane for strip steel products
A Konecranes CXTD crane for its strip products distribution facility at Llanwern in Wales has been ordered by Corus.
News from Konecranes (UK) (29 March 2007)
Auto parts benefit from new crane
Konecranes UK has been awarded the contract to supply Plastic Omnium Auto with a crane for its Measham Derbyshire facility, making bumpers, fenders, body panels and body modules.
News from Konecranes (UK) (29 March 2007)
Titration unit comes with analytical balance
An 857 intelligent Titrando Titrator with a 4 place analytical balance is being offered by Metrohm. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 March 2007)
Common metrology interoperability sought
Part of a larger conference on the general topic of interoperability, The NIST Consortium of Consortia Metrology meeting is in response to a need for common metrology standards.
News from DMIS (29 March 2007)
Pneumatic compact cylinders conform
Hoerbiger-Origa's range of pneumatic compact cylinders that conform to the latest ISO 21287 standard has been expanded. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (29 March 2007)
Automated determination of acidic, alkaline solids
The determination of acidic and alkaline solids by non-aqueous titration is possible with Metrohm's automated ProcessLab system. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 March 2007)
Dust extraction and filtration on show
Flextraction will be exhibiting a range of new and existing dust collecting, mist separating and fume extraction equipment at Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition.
News from Flextraction (29 March 2007)
Waste directory for manufacturers
NetRegs is a government website that provides clear guidance on environmental regulations and now features a waste directory.
News from NetRegs Environment Agency (29 March 2007)
Ultra-compact mini excavators on a deal
Two of Kubota's most popular ultra-compact mini excavators, the K008-3 and the U10-3 zero tail swing model, are available on a zero percent interest deal.
News from Kubota (UK) (29 March 2007)
Vision system offers product traceability
User Application Article When Borg Warner needed to guarantee the quality of a new high added value component and to be able to trace the product from cradle to grave, they turned to vision systems from Cognex.
News from Cognex UK (29 March 2007)
Supervisory control and tracking system
Industrial Technology Systems has won a GBP450K+ contract from British Nuclear Group to replace a Supervisory Control and Oracle Database Tracking System, at its Sellafield Site.
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) (29 March 2007)
AI for aspirating smoke detection systems
Artificial intelligence technology for Aspirating Smoke Detectors has been patented by AirSense Technology, manufacturer of aspirating smoke detection systems.
News from AirSense Technology (29 March 2007)
Microcontrollers with on-chip flash memory
The world's first company to ship more than 1 billion microcontrollers with on-chip flash memory (flash MCUs) is Renesas Technology, claims the firm.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (29 March 2007)
Freewheel clutches in technical brochure
Cross + Morse's complete range of freewheel clutches is described in a 24 page technical brochure. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (29 March 2007)
Connector for power management systems
A high power, compact connector for power management systems on military vehicles and aircraft has been developed by Deutsch.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Fleet management card complements software
Fleet maintenance management software provider collectiveData has announced the collectiveData Integrated Fleet Solutions card.
News from collectiveData (29 March 2007)
Maintenance management software gets modules
Two optional modules have been introduced for collectiveData's maintenance management software, the Quartermaster and Inventory Cost Accounting modules.
News from collectiveData (29 March 2007)
Fleet information management systems
The City of Ames, Iowa and CyRide, the public transit authority of Ames Iowa, have each selected collectiveFleet Pro to serve as their perspective fleet information management systems (FIMS) provider.
News from collectiveData (29 March 2007)
Maintenance management software growth
Record sales growth for the third quarter ending September 30, 2006 has been announced by collectiveData, provider of fleet maintenance management software.
News from collectiveData (29 March 2007)
Motor pool management software
collectiveData has provided vehicle and equipment maintenance software along with motor pool management software to Monmouth County, New Jersey.
News from collectiveData (29 March 2007)
Range of spur products in ready-to-use form
Cross + Morse is offering its range of spur products in ready-to-use form, finished to the customers precise requirements which includes the addition of keyways and set screws. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (29 March 2007)
Chain from super stainless steel
Power transmission manufacturer Cross+Morse's Super Stainless Steel chain is suitable for use in the most demanding applications - exhibiting resistance to water, acids, alkalis and more. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (29 March 2007)
Production products information on CD Rom
Cross and Morse technical literature is available on disk, with nearly 300 pages of technical information to assist product selection and specification and other features. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (29 March 2007)
Mounted ball, tapered/spherical roller bearings
The range of Sealmaster mounted ball, tapered roller and spherical roller bearing units, for general industrial applications, has been expanded by Cross + Morse. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (29 March 2007)
Engineered V-belt and timing-belt pulleys
The range of high-performance industrial transmission products from Cross + Morse has been extended with the IPL range of engineered V-belt and timing-belt pulleys. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (29 March 2007)
Production at manufacturing processing show
Cross + Morse will be exhibiting at the Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from the 15th - 18th May 2007. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (29 March 2007)
Router machine tools covered by agreement
CNC Machine Tools has entered an agreement with British manufacturer of CNC router machine tools, Pacer Systems.
News from CNC Machine Tools (29 March 2007)
Highvoltage reed relays and magnetic products
The Crydom-branded solid state relay product line has been sold to Schneider Electric.
News from Cynergy3 Components (29 March 2007)
RoHS compliant triacs, alternistors and rectifiers
SCR's, Triacs, Alternistors and Rectifiers offered in the TO-220 package from Cynergy3 Components are RoHS compliant.
News from Cynergy3 Components (29 March 2007)
Connector range uses bayonet coupling method
Reducing data cabling density and tackling size issues, the Micro Military connector range (MMC) is one of the smallest connectors available.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Connectors use high density contacts
The Double Density MIL-STD-38999 series III connectors offer almost double density, in contacts per single connector housing, than the standard D38999's.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Double density connectors for confined spaces
Deustch is to launch two ranges of connectors; the Double Density MIL-STD-38999 series III connector range and the Micro Military connector range.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
High quality fibre optics products in agreement
Deutsch has signed a partnership agreement with SIFAM Fibre Optics in Torquay, to distribute their range of high quality fibre optics products into the aerospace and defence markets.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Interconnects for Aston Martin racing wiring looms
User Application Article Deutsch is enjoying a successful technical partnership with Aston Martin Racing on its latest GT racing car, providing interconnection solutions when designing the wiring looms.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Connector for autosport applications
A connector for Autosport designers that almost doubles the number of connectors in a standard shell, reducing the weight of the wiring harness in the vehicle, has been developed by Deutsch.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Connectors for harsh environments
Deutsch UK has become the first maker of connectors to meet the American Boat and Yacht Council's E-11 specification, covering AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Autosport connector reduces harness weight
The 12-41 connector was launched at the Autosport Show in January 2006 by Deutsch.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Filter product lead times reduced
Deutsch has reduced lead-times on repeat orders for its filter products to 12 weeks, marking its commitment to programmes such as the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter, Boeing 787 and Airbus A380.
News from Deutsch (29 March 2007)
Virtual DMIS quality data software gets dealer
Eley Metrology has been appointed as an accredited dealer for the metrology software Virtual DMIS, offering seamless collection, analysis, visualization and communication of quality data.
News from Eley Metrology (29 March 2007)
CMMs, layout machines, surface tables
Crown Windley has launched new products under the banner of Eley Metrology following its centenery.
News from Eley Metrology (29 March 2007)
CAD comparison and dimensional analysis
FitIT is a CAD Comparison and Dimensional Analysis software tool from Eley Metrology Software, which is available for use with Profile Projectors.
News from Eley Metrology (29 March 2007)
Software unites the best of Adobe and Macromedia
Adobe's new Creative Suite 3 line-up provides designers and developers with a broad spectrum of creative options for all facets of print, web, mobile, interactive, film, and video production
News from Adobe Systems UK (29 March 2007)
Downloadable fastener drawings
User Application Article Buckeye Fasteners decided to offer 3D CAD models of fasteners for download from its web site
News from Catalog Data Solutions (CDS) (29 March 2007)
Cross site network and system integration services
User Application Article Worldwide deployment of network and system integration services over 28 sites
News from SITA (29 March 2007)
High performance mini-ITX motherboard
Mini-ITX mainboard incorporates intel Fast Memory Access that significantly increases overall system performance
News from Taiwan Commate Computer Inc (29 March 2007)
Fibre technology enhances German network
User Application Article The integration of Ethernet and WDM in the FSP 3000 platform provide for a much more efficient use of available bandwidth
News from Adva Optical Networking (29 March 2007)
Enterprise content management expansion into USA
Mediasurface's new office in Chicago is an indicator of both the success and faith already demonstrated in the burgeoning content management
News from Mediasurface (29 March 2007)
Unified call centre implementation
User Application Article CallXpress offers a multi-level automated attendant that provides more options to callers to help them get to the right extension
News from AVST (29 March 2007)
Single point of access for compliance
Enterprise wide portal serves as a unique gateway that can easily be embedded into existing intranets without disrupting working practises
News from Achiever Business Solutions (29 March 2007)
Design tool for rotationally symmetric structures
CAE packages open up the potential of virtual prototyping to much smaller electronics companies in the high frequency and RF sectors
News from Vector Fields (29 March 2007)
Long distance GSM based monitoring and control
Remotely supervise and control a range of industrial equipment including production machines, automation and control equipment and servers
News from MAC Solutions (UK) (29 March 2007)
Microsoft Dynamics partner grows with acquisition
Microsoft Dynamics partner drives strategic growth with acquisition of Cedilla systems
News from Cedilla Systems (29 March 2007)
Electrical document management on line
Unique web based system allows the user to control all aspects of their company or organisation's inspection and testing records, distribution board schedules and electrical drawings
News from NECTA (29 March 2007)
Function rich compact touch PLC
PLC functions and display functions integrated into a compact body
News from Pro-face UK (29 March 2007)
Web-based document management and e-discovery
Users can access and view documents without requiring the authoring applications that created them, and can provide feedback on these documents
News from Cimmetry Systems (29 March 2007)
Delmia joins project for advanced lean processes
User Application Article The 12 members of the PreMade Project aim to work together to develop a methodology and toolkit to assist in the deployment of lean manufacturing principles
News from Delmia (29 March 2007)
Optical transceiver output power doubled
Transceiver provides equipment vendors with the ability to support SONET/SDH, Ethernet and fibre Channel with one product
News from Bookham (29 March 2007)
Dynamic systems initiative delivery
Microsoft demonstrates several solutions to help customers more effectively manage their IT environments and outlined how these solutions fit into the company's long-term vision
News from Microsoft (29 March 2007)
Materials handling firm adds sales engineer
An automation and plastics material handling supplier, Wittmann UK, has recruited Mark Hosty as sales engineer to further expand its sales efforts.
News from Wittmann UK (29 March 2007)
Overcapacity cancels nano grinder order
Owing to overcapacity, American Axle and Manufacturing had to cancel a SEK 28 million order with KMT for six specialist, innovative Nano Grinders.
News from Karolin Machine Tool AB (29 March 2007)
Online data library covers aluminium profiles
An aluminium profile system technology company has created an online data library to cover the key information required to carry out engineering work most effectively.
News from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division (29 March 2007)
Business development practice gains award
UK project management company, PROjEN, has won the top prize in an Award for Enterprise for representing excellent practice in innovation and business development.
News from PROjEN (29 March 2007)
Plastics/rubber centre appoints engineer
UK's change agent for local plastics and rubber industry development, the Polymer Cluster, has appointed engineer Shuyan Ji to the Innovative Product Development Centre.
News from Polymer Cluster (29 March 2007)
Recruitment/human resources firm relocates
Expanded IT and management systems have already been installed in UK recruitment and human resources company Listgrove's new Stratford offices where it has relocated to from Birmingham.
News from Listgrove (29 March 2007)
SMEs consider UK budget having negative effect
A survey of over 220 small company owners and managers revealed that half of them thought that the UK government's Budget will have a negative effect on their companies.
News from Forum of Private Business (29 March 2007)
CAM system selects cutting feeds and speeds
User Application Article Custom bike builder chose CAM system on the basis that it's a native Windows program and it has automatic selection of cutting tools and feeds and speeds in automatic NC programming. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 March 2007)
Thermal deburring is consistent, reliable
The thermal deburring process is non selective - 100% of potential loose burrs are removed and computerised controlled conditions mean that every process is consistent.
News from Deburring Centre (29 March 2007)
CAM software is application-specific
A full function numerical control programming application provides application-specific CAM software to small and medium sized manufacturers with new machine tools.
News from Siemens PLM Software (29 March 2007)
Water jet cutting heads raise efficiency
The latest water jet cutting heads, which can be used for abrasive and pure water applications, promote cutting efficiency and user-friendly operation.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (29 March 2007)
Blisk and impellor programming automated
The machining of complex blisks and impellors can now be programmed in around 30 min, compared with the many hours of work that would have been needed previously. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (29 March 2007)
Fastener is vibration-proof
A fastener has a simple yet novel coupling mechanism that acts as a physical stop between the nut and bolt thus preventing rotation of the nut relative to the bolt.
News from Phil-Lok Fastener (29 March 2007)
Adhesives company awarded 'Star' status
UK manufacturer of highway, construction, contract flooring, adhesives and grouting products and systems has been awarded 'Star' status under the 'Best Companies Accreditation 2007' scheme.
News from Instarmac Group (29 March 2007)
Weld purging and backing tapes demonstrated
Quick purge systems, weld purge monitors and weld backing tapes were demonstrated recently at a working seminar on welding at the Doosan Babcock international centre for training. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (29 March 2007)
Italian machine tool industry discussions
At arecent meeting, machine tool industry interests discussed new business models, cultural growth and development of the interactions between enterprises and external environment.
News from UCIMU (29 March 2007)
Engineering group offers e-Learning courses
An engineering services organisation is now offering a range of e-Learning training courses, including industrial and professional engineering training, health and safety and induction training. Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (29 March 2007)
Optics manufacturer opens sales office in Israel
Optics manufacturer Jenoptik Laser, Optik, Systeme has opened an office in Isreal to supply advanced, customer-specific optical components and systems.
News from Jenoptik (29 March 2007)
CNC machines for sale include Elb grinder
Latest used machine tools offered for sale include an Elb CNC rotary table surface grinder, a 5-axis Dixi jig borer, a horizontal CNC miller and a bevel gear grinder.
News from Gribben Davies Machine Tools (29 March 2007)
Stylish concept car based on composites
User Application Article The elegant streamlined shape of a sports coupe car showed the superb quality of finish that can be achieved on concept models using styling and modelling boards and a laminating resin system.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (29 March 2007)
Converged voice and data for retail industry
Converged network enables organisations to bring video to the desktop, providing new ways to communicate and work with staff, and opportunities for on-the-job training
News from Prologic (29 March 2007)
Tool cleans and deburrs copper pipe ends
A compact, a dual purpose tool requires only a few twists of the wrist to quickly, cleanly and safely clean and deburr copper pipe ends.
News from Pipe-Prep (29 March 2007)
Bubble technology fits like a glove
Impacto Protective Products is releasing a line of Anti-Vibration Hand-Arm Protection.
News from Impacto Protective Products (29 March 2007)
Art flow controller for UHP chemicals
An art flow controller for UHP chemicals and CMP slurries, the U802, has been launched by McMillan.
News from Boiswood (28 March 2007)
Diesel and gas engines in quarterly magazine
The quarterly magazine from Deutz contains articles showing how its products are used around the globe.
News from Deutz UK (28 March 2007)
Fixings growth at online shop
Continued growth at Screwfix Direct, with a 24.4% increase in sales to GBP96.2 million, has been evident in financial results for the third quarter.
News from Screwfix Direct (28 March 2007)
Failsafe devices for factory automation
Two failsafe devices for factory automation have been introduced by Siemens Automation and Drives, the CPU 319F-3 PN/DP from the Simatic S7-300 range and the EM 4 F-DI / 3 F-DO.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (28 March 2007)
Paperless temperature and humidity data logger
The high-precision Fluke/Hart Scientific 1620A paperless temperature and humidity data logger has been launched for a wide range of process applications. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (28 March 2007)
Raman laser for critical Carbon Nanotube Analysis
The Lambda Solutions Dimension-P2 Raman System has been configured for critical Carbon Nanotube Analysis, now integrated with laser attenuation capability and XYZ mounted probe accessory.
News from Lambda Solutions (28 March 2007)
Timer and light-dependent relay
User Application Article Finder announced that two of its products the 80.91 timer and the 11.71 light-dependent relay are being used in the design of a mechanical bird scarer.
News from Finder (28 March 2007)
Triple-output 50W switching power supplies
Emerson Network Power has introduced a line of compact, triple-output 50W switching power supplies from Astec Power.
News from Emerson Network Power - Power Conversion (28 March 2007)
High efficiency 50 Watt external power adapters
A series of high efficiency 50 Watt external ac-dc power adapters featuring triple outputs has been introduced by Emerson Network Power.
News from Emerson Network Power - Power Conversion (28 March 2007)
350-Watt bulk AC-DC switching power supplies
The Astec NTS Series family of 350-Watt bulk AC-DC switching power supplies has been extended to include 24V output configurations and is available from Emerson Network Power.
News from Emerson Network Power - Power Conversion (28 March 2007)
Pwer conversion products in catalogue
A shortform Catalogue that covers every standard Astec and Artesyn power conversion product is now vailable from Emerson Network Power.
News from Emerson Network Power - Power Conversion (28 March 2007)
Robotic and torque products get new facility boost
Much-needed room for additional engineering, manufacturing and inventory capacity is to be created by a new facility for ATI.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Robotic demonstrations in online video library
Videos have been posted in the library section of ATI's web site including one demonstrating one of ATI's products, the VersaFinish.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Robotic accessories and robot arm tooling
Thomas C Hallin has been appointed as Quality Manager at ATI Industrial Automation, an engineering-based world developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Robotic and force, torque sensors
ATI Industrial Automation's new facility has been opened, creating more room for manufacturing.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Robotic deburring tool gets a patent
The Flexdeburr Robotic Deburring Tool from ATI has been awarded patent number 7,137,763 B2 by The United States Patent and Trademark Office.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Heavy automation tool changers selected
User Application Article A partnership between KT Engineering and Walker Aerospace has used ATI Industrial Automation's QC-310 Heavy Automation Tool Changers.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Industrial automation sponsorship of motorsports
ATI Industrial Automation has continued to sponsor the NC State Wolfpack Motorsports Team for four years.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Robots and tool changers in flexible manufacturing
User Application Article Chrysler Group has adopted a flexible manufacturing process where robots and tool changers are utilised in manufacturing multiple cars on one assembly line to cut costs
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Multi-axis force/torque sensors in robotic control
User Application Article ABB Robotics has introduced a system of robot control for assembly applications utilising ATI's Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensors.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Remote centre compliance devices, compensators
ATI Industrial Automation has released a series of Remote centre Compliance Devices (RCC) or Compensators.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (28 March 2007)
Robot lines to get faster speeds, longer reach
Epson Robots is to expand its Pro Six robot line with faster speeds, heavier payloads, longer reaches and IP65 Rated protection.
News from EPSON Robots (28 March 2007)
Micro drive for robots is low cost
The Epson Micro PowerDrive is a low cost, high performance controls platform that provides the ultimate experience in ease of use, compact size, and reliability.
News from EPSON Robots (28 March 2007)
Promotion for PC controlled robots
A promotion has been announced by Epson for its PC-controlled, precision robots in North America.
News from EPSON Robots (28 March 2007)
Stepper motors are a cost-effective alternative
AS1xxx series stepper motors are a cost-effective alternative to the AM2000 und AM3000 Servomotors for the small and medium capacity range with torques ranging between 0.38 Nm and 5 Nm.
News from Beckhoff Automation (28 March 2007)
Dimmer bus terminal has short-circuit-proof output
Designed for direct connection of different AC consumers, the KL2751 dimmer Bus Terminal offers a short-circuit-proof and overload-proof output.
News from Beckhoff Automation (28 March 2007)
Bus terminal system connects directly
With the Beckhoff Bus Terminal system, all sensors and actuators that are relevant for building automation can be connected directly.
News from Beckhoff Automation (28 March 2007)
Safety systems integrated with controls
Safety system integrates safety functionalities into the existing control architecture and offers reduced engineering and hardware costs.
News from Beckhoff Automation (28 March 2007)
Automation subsidiary for Spain
With effect from 3rd April 2006, Beckhoff is officially represented in Spain with its own subsidiary, following cooperation with the distribution partner Logitek ,
News from Beckhoff Automation (28 March 2007)
Reliable fluid delivery to critical processes
Q-Valve is an injection-moulded product line which provides a high performance, low cost solution that insures reliable fluid delivery to critical process applications.
News from Boiswood (28 March 2007)
Online performance review and 360 degree feedback
User Application Article Bowland Solutions is to build a bespoke online Performance Review and 360 Degree Feedback system providing a holistic view.
News from Bowland Solutions (28 March 2007)
Recorded driver time reminder
Lorry drivers carrying out work away from the vehicle between 06.00 and 08.00 hours BST, must record the work into the digital tachograph as work carried out between 05.00 and 07.00 hours UTC.
News from Freight Transport Association (28 March 2007)
Linear variable differential transformer products
Applied Measurements has been appointed as the UK distributor for Monitran's full range of Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) products, employed to detect linear displacements.
News from Monitran (28 March 2007)
In-mould labelling on a come-back
In-mould labelling (IML) was originally developed for the medical and pharmaceutical industries to avoid instruction labels peeling off. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (28 March 2007)
DFB Lasers extend use of fibre networking
OKI has succeeded in developing optical isolator-free optical transmitter modules for practical applications for use in long distance networks
News from Oki Electric Industry (28 March 2007)
Open ISO RFID readers
Ositrack RFID system meets identification needs for numerous applications including industrial, logistic and building sectors
News from Schneider Electric (28 March 2007)
Voting open for CoCreate design competition
Vote for entries in innovation competition which is thriving within the product development community and CoCreate's customer base
News from CoCreate Software (28 March 2007)
Benefitting from faster simulation
EDEM incorporates advanced algorithms to simulate the movement of particulate solids within handling, processing and manufacturing operations
News from DEM Solutions (28 March 2007)
Laptop offers productivity, mobility and security
Cutting-edge features and technologies; all in a lightweight, durable and ergonomic slate tablet PC
News from Motion Computing (28 March 2007)
3D model integrated asset management
3D Model asset management tool focuses on business goals and objectives, operating environment and the instrument/equipment mix across the enterprise
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Asset Management Services (28 March 2007)
Convert old data into new standard formats
Digi-Data's media conversion services offer a natural extension to their storage solutions and professional services
News from Digi-Data (28 March 2007)
Governance issues beyond IT
Technical Background Article Governance requirements must be tailored to different aspects of IT spend
News from Butler Group (28 March 2007)
Next generation warehouse management
Latest warehouse management software from Infor focuses on efficiency inside the warehouse and the highest level of support for RF, voice, wave planning, cross docking and labour reporting
News from Infor (28 March 2007)
Improve costs with just-in-time fleet management
StreetEagle service helps improve visibility by enabling fleet managers to instantly know the location of every vehicle in their fleet; improve productivity and performance
News from KORE Telematics (28 March 2007)
Transform raw data into reliable information
Material Balance Module (MBM) is an easy-to-use, flowsheet-based solution that uses advanced mass and volume reconciliation to reveal sources of random error
News from Invensys Process Systems (28 March 2007)
USA machine tool orders climb
Orders for machine tools in January 2007, tracked by the US Manufacturing Technology Corporation database, ran 31% higher than in 2006, reports Metalworking Insiders' Report.
News from Metalworking Insiders Report (28 March 2007)
UK cutting tools sales turnover rises 28%
UK cutting tools provider, WNT (UK) reported 2006 as its 'best ever year' of sales growth showing a 28% turnover increase to GBP 10.7 million and more growth is expected during 2007. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (28 March 2007)
Control saves 40% on lathe programming time
User Application Article A control system that allows a CNC lathe to be operated as a manual machine is cutting programming times by about 40% compared to previous controls, said a 'downhole' oil industry tools manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (28 March 2007)
CAD/CAM choice improves machine tool links
User Application Article Helicopter maker's skills centre is using CAD/CAM that gives a close link between the software and the machine tool and a reliable toolpath with clear collision control and display capabilities.
News from Sescoi International (28 March 2007)
UK subcontractor to expand CNC machine tool park
User Application Article Having to increase its manufacturing capacity, a subcontractor has invested GBP 250,000 in CNC lathes and a vertical machining centre to meet growing oil/gas/subsea components demand.
News from Colchester-Harrison (28 March 2007)
Client training materials management
User Application Article EXact platform allows training experts to create, share and re-use material easily, collaboratively and remotely in a highly effective way
News from Giunti Labs (28 March 2007)
Open source IT management reporting
GroundWork is able to provide organisations with a flexible framework for managing and reporting on IT Service Level Agreements
News from Groundwork Open Source (28 March 2007)
Automation systems firm joins Intergraph
Automation systems company, ABB, has joined the Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise Alliance Programme to extend integration capabilities from initial control system design to plant handover.
News from ABB Automation (28 March 2007)
Guide to effective records management
New publication explains the requirements of BS ISO 15489-1:2001 and the range of options available so that an appropriate level of compliance can be selected
News from BSI Product Services (28 March 2007)
International steel prices rise again
International steel prices are rising again as transaction price rises announced by US producers work their way into the market place and rolling mill orders fill up quickly.
News from MEPS (International) (28 March 2007)
Electronics displays provider gains ISO 9001:2000
Provider of industrial electronic displays and display systems, Spectra Displays, passed the certification audit validating that the company meets all the criteria of the ISO 9001:2000 standards.
News from Spectra Displays (28 March 2007)
Drag and drop to web server from a PC
Users can drag and drop or cut and paste both folders and files into their Enterprise Server without using a browser
News from Spoxel (28 March 2007)
High speed laser profiler to expand business
Confident of continuing success in manufacturing industries throughout the south-west UK a subcontractor is investing in a high speed 4.4kW laser profiling system to boost the business.
News from Bystronic UK (28 March 2007)
Better efficiency and tighter integration with CRM
User Application Article Microsoft Dynamics CRM gives Raymond James the platform to provide rich functionality such as mobility and detailed workflows with a reduced time to market
News from Microsoft Dynamics (28 March 2007)
Computational thinking research centre
Microsoft Carnegie Mellon centre for Computational Thinking will support research in core computer science areas using an approach called problem-oriented explorations
News from Microsoft (28 March 2007)
Strong initial sales for Vista
In the first month of Windows Vista's general availability, sales exceeded 20 million licenses, more than doubling the initial pace of sales for its predecessor, Windows XP
News from Microsoft (28 March 2007)
Compact HMCs offer fast pallet changing
Compact horizontal machining centres comprise a fast 180 deg hydraulic pallet changer with a high load capacity for safe and accurate pallet positioning.
News from Cincinnati Machine (28 March 2007)
Directory lists abrasive products manufacturers
A European abrasives directory contains a comprehensive list of more than 2,000 companies engaged in all facets of the manufacture of abrasive products.
News from Abrasive Engineering Society (28 March 2007)
HMCs reliably machine tough alloys
User Application Article Reliability and rigidness are paramount in a horizontal machining centre when machining forged stainless steels and titanium alloys in cuycles of up to 40h. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (28 March 2007)
Primer-surfacer paint is pre-coloured
A pre-coloured version of a primer-surfacer paint for commercial transport finishing is a high quality 2k polyurethane wet-on-wet primer available in a ready-mixed colours and bespoke shades.
News from HMG Paints (28 March 2007)
Flow measurement research division created
Manufacturer and distributor of accurate, reliable and cost-effective level and flow measurement products, Krohne, has appointed Dr Thomas Musch as director, Corporate Research.
News from Krohne (28 March 2007)
Compact vertical saw raises panel accuracy
User Application Article Compact vertical panel saw brings total accuracy and squareness in panel cutting so that a panel manufacturer can produce a quality end product.
News from T M Machinery Sales (28 March 2007)
Dealer seminar updates on PEPS CAD/CAM
Following the recent acquisition of Camtek , Vero International recently hosted a world dealer seminar to present the PEPS /CADCAM range for wire EDM and multi axis laser / tube cutting.
News from Vero International Software (28 March 2007)
How a machinist became CAD proficient
User Application Article After some early frustration in becoming CAD proficient, a machinist finally found the path of least resistance from software and support and now he gets paid to make technical drawings.
News from Alibre (28 March 2007)
Cutting lubricant control ups performance
Recent refinements to minimal quantity lubrications systems further benefits to metal machining operations by controling precisely the temperature of the oil arriving at the cutting point.
News from Bielomatik (28 March 2007)
Six-axis tool grinders get automatic tailstock
Users of a range of 6-axis tool grinding machines now have the option of attaching n automatic tailstock for grinding of reamers, form tools and other tools which have to be ground between centers.
News from Rollomatic (28 March 2007)
Pick-up spindle VTL machines in one set-up
Vertical pick-up spindle turning centres completely machines workpieces of up to 800mm diameter in a single set-up for the small and medium size batch production.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (28 March 2007)
Workpieces up to 800mm diameter machined in one
Vertical pick-up spindle (or hanging spindle), multi-function vertical turning centres machine components up to 800mm diameter for small and medium batch production. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK (28 March 2007)
Injection moulders go on show in Poland
Injection moulder handles maximum shot weights of 826g of polystyrene are achievable with a distance of 720 x 720mm between tie bars and a clamping force of 3000kN.
News from Arburg (28 March 2007)
IT company recovers from MG Rover demise
Infrasys have become the leading supplier of iSCSI storage area networks in the UK
News from Infrasys (28 March 2007)
Scott Protection extends offshore
Scott Health and Safety, manufacturer of breathing apparatus and monitoring equipment, supply products for environments with hazardous atmospheres as found in the offshore oil and gas industry
News from Scott Health and Safety (28 March 2007)
Easy to escape with extended duration
Scott Health and Safety ELSA escape set has been specially upgraded for the needs of the oil and gas exploration industries.
News from Scott Health and Safety (28 March 2007)
Defibrillators arrive at Arriva London
User Application Article Caring public transport company Arriva London has taken delivery of 16 new HeartStart First Aid Defibrillators from Laerdal Medical.
News from Laerdal Medical (28 March 2007)
Performance management and 360 degree feedback
JCB has made a presentation at the Manufacturer Live conference with Bowland Solutions, "How we use effective Performance Management and 360 Degree Feedback to develop our employees."
News from Bowland Solutions (27 March 2007)
Service centre for MRO products in Newport
A Sales and Service Centre has been opened by BSL Brammer, the UK's leading distributor of MRO products, in Newport.
News from Brammer UK (27 March 2007)
Wide range of NiMH and NiCd cylindrical cells
Two updated technical brochures covering the Yuasa's wide range of NiMH and NiCd cylindrical cells are now available.
News from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) (27 March 2007)
UV and IR LED illumination sources
The new range of UV and IR LED illumination sources from CCS has been made available by Firstsight Vision in 32 models, offering different illumination geometries for different applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (27 March 2007)
Red enhanced bi-cell photodiode
The red enhanced ODD-3W-2 Bi-Cell Photodiode has been introduced by Opto Diode, a manufacturer of advanced performance photodetectors and visible and infrared LEDs.
News from Opto Diode (27 March 2007)
Chromatography interface software to be developed
Waters and Hitachi High-Technologies are to develop a software interface for Hitachi's Liquid Chromatograph Instruments Control for Waters Chromatographic Data Station Software.
News from Waters (27 March 2007)
Torque testing for fluid connection fittings
Diba Industries' patent pending Click-N-Seal connection fittings, part of its Torque Right line, eliminate the process variable that can result in poor fluid connections.
News from Diba Industries (27 March 2007)
Reliable electronic circuit boards win contract
User Application Article Contract electronics manufacturer Prism Electronics has been chosen as lead supplier of electronic circuit boards for the ground-breaking DELTA surgical diode laser of Diomed.
News from Prism Electronics (27 March 2007)
Automated plasma welding for minimal deformation
User Application Article Automated plasma welding systems are being used by Air Liquide to increase performance and productivity for different types of fabrication, minimising workpiece deformation.
News from Air Liquide (Canada) (27 March 2007)
3-phase, single-phase and brake motors
3-phase, single-phase and brake motors are featured in a 90 page catalogue published by Lafert Motors, custom-engineered solutions specialist.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (27 March 2007)
3-phase precision power analyser has more options
The Yokogawa WT3000 3-phase precision power analyser has added voltage fluctuation/flicker and cycle-by-cycle options.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement (27 March 2007)
Barometric pressure transducer ideal for extremes
Boiswood introduced the Setra model 278 barometric pressure transducer for the accurate measurement of barometric pressures.
News from Boiswood (27 March 2007)
Knowsley centre for MRO products opens
Industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products can be accessed at a Sales and Service Centre in Knowsley opened by BSL Brammer, a UK distributor of MRO products.
News from Brammer UK (27 March 2007)
Advanced diesinking/wire EDM cell boosts cars
User Application Article A dedicated and high-capability diesinking and wire EDM manufacturing cell has been installed by a UK Formula 1 car racing team to help improve its performance in the 2007 season.
News from Agie Charmilles (27 March 2007)
Test and measurement tools for optical fibre
Two new test and measurement tools for optical fibre have been introduced by Fujikura Europe, the FLS-20T battery-operated, dual laser light source and the FVI-01 miniature light source.
News from Fujikura Europe (27 March 2007)
Plastics recycling investment
75% of North East based, plastics recycling company Waste Exchange Services ('WES'), has been acquired by Greenstar.
News from Greenstar Environmental (27 March 2007)
Manual and remote access multi select units
Monitran has launched its innovative manual and remote MultiSelect units, SC (self-contained), SB (switchbox) and RC (remote control) units.
News from Monitran (27 March 2007)
PIAB to exhibit innovative vacuum solutions
PIAB will be exhibiting its innovative vacuum solutions for the packaging and processing industries in Stand 5716 at Total Processing and Packaging 2007
News from PIAB (27 March 2007)
WI top the bill at open innovation
The Women's Institute and Unilever head a star cast of speakers at an exciting seminar programme from IOP at Total Processing and Packaging 2007
News from IOP: The Packaging Society - Seminars, Total 2007 (27 March 2007)
Blue Marlin creates striking new packs
The first entirely natural isotonic thirst quencher, Dr Antonio Martins' Coco Drink, has been given a radical new look by Blue Design Brand Design.
News from Blue Marlin Brand Design (27 March 2007)
Kuka Robotics announces partner awards
KUKA Robotics Corporation has announced it has awarded its top system partner awards to AMEC, Forte Automation Systems and AMF Automation Technologies. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (27 March 2007)
Signal processing optimisation for networks
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and home Audio/Visual (A/V) network technologies are increasingly seeking to reach high data rate wireless communications
News from Kane Computing (27 March 2007)
Real time fleet management
VDO Communicator can be installed in each vehicle and manages the fleets, regardless of position, by recording and tracking vehicles and route statistics in real time
News from BCP (27 March 2007)
Easily swap CAD to CAM and 2D drawings
Cut the amount of time it takes to generate complete 3D tools and produce the appropriate 2D drawings
News from ForeGone Solutions (27 March 2007)
Open connectivity for CNC integration
OMAC HMI Working Group has organised a joint project between OMAC HMI members to evaluate the integration of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
News from OMAC (27 March 2007)
Tool manufacturer extends use of CAD/CAM
User Application Article Unitex are now running 30 seats of VISI software including VISI-Progress, VISI-Wire and also the first license of VISI-Flow for plastic flow analysis in China
News from Vero International Software (27 March 2007)
CAE software firm expands into Europe,
Asia Its its planning of broader expansion into Europe and Asian territories, modelling software provider, DEM Solutions, has appointed Alister Minty as non-executive director.
News from DEM Solutions (27 March 2007)
Flowmeters improve blast furnace efficiency
User Application Article Flowmeters are being used in two blast furnace processes: on circulation pumps to optimise the conveyance of slurry and on the feed to centrifuges to control slurry density.
News from Krohne (27 March 2007)
Remote I/O system for mixed operations
Remote I/O system allows for a comfortable hot swap of all system components, including CPU and supply unit
News from Stahl (27 March 2007)
Promoting leaner, cleaner energy usage
The UK government's energy policy needs urgent and radical shake-up and the technology is already available to promote leaner and cleaner energy use.
News from Institution of Engineering and Technology (27 March 2007)
Travelling column VMC is under GBP 90,000
A travelling column vertical machining centre (VMC) is a compact 'entry level' twin-table machine that accepts work up to 1800mm long or operates in 'pendelum' mode. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (27 March 2007)
Tool grade turns carbon and stainless steels
A versatile tool grade for turning steels and stainless steels will handle troublesome intermittent cuts and profiling operations, thereby improving reliability in 'tricky' situations.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (27 March 2007)
Latest German CNC machine tools to be shown
UK machine tool distributor, Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, will be exhibiting seven of the latest German built machine tools and equipment at an 'Open House' during May.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (27 March 2007)
European CVD carbide coatings agency appointed
A chemical vapour deposition tungsten carbide coatings manufacturer, Hardide Coatings, has appointed agency distribution in mainland Europe through Afilex of France.
News from Hardide Coatings (27 March 2007)
Inserts increase steel milling cutting speeds
Equally effective in both wet and dry conditions and at medium to high speeds, carbide inserts are for general milling and especially shoulder milling operations.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (27 March 2007)
Sign maker invests in CNC laser cutting
User Application Article A high power fiber laser cutting system is designed to cut or engrave on a variety of materials up to 4ft x 8ft with optional automatic feeding and take-up function for material rolls.
News from Laser Photonics (27 March 2007)
Pick-up spindle VTL machines in one set-up
User Application Article A turnkey cell with a single hanging-spindle lathe machines fuel injection pump adapters in one clamping, rather than two, using a bespoke two-jaw chuck.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (27 March 2007)
EDV Packaging mid-range pack concept for Australia
EDV Packaging introduces a mid-range pack concept for Australia.
News from EDV Packaging (27 March 2007)
Kuka KR3 wins robot of the year
KUKA Robotics Corporation has announced an injection molding cell using its KUKA KR3 robot won the Gold award in its division and was named the "2007 Robot of the Year" Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (27 March 2007)
ABB controls the robots at TOTAL
ABB Robotics is launching its new fifth generation robot controller and PickMaster 5 software at Total Processing and Packaging at the NEC, Birmingham, 15-18 May. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (27 March 2007)
Lynhurst Press installs Platerite 6600S
Lynhurst Press is the first company in the UK to install Screen's PlateRite 6600S 'intermediate size' platesetter
News from Dainippon Screen (UK) (27 March 2007)
Security solutions for the pharmaceutical industry
The PrintCity Activity Group has announced a project focused on 'Security Solutions in Packaging Printing for the Pharmaceutical Industry'.
News from PrintCity GmbH and Co KG (27 March 2007)
Stackabowl to drive sales
Tri-Star has launched Stackabowl - a multi-purpose range of leak resistant, hinged-lid salad containers that can stack
News from TriStar (27 March 2007)
PRISM short run affordable
Xitron has announced it has begun shipping its recently introduced PRISM short-run color digital press in North America following highly successful beta and dealer training programs.
News from Xitron (27 March 2007)
Plimsoll names packaging industry winners
The UK's most successful packaging companies have been named as part of a special study by industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing .
News from Plimsoll Publishing (27 March 2007)
High praise for Schuberts after-sales
Schubert has won praise for its UK aftersales and technical support service from BRITA, the market leader in portable household water filtration.
News from Schubert UK Ltd (27 March 2007)
Extended support for XML authoring
Astoria will integrate its content management system with XMetaL Author, JustSystems' XML-based content creation software
News from Astoria Software (27 March 2007)
Arco supplies all PPE to Devonport Dockyard
DML awards ARCO'S Plymouth branch its biggest single-site contract.
News from Arco (27 March 2007)
High optical performance with machine micro lenses
New from Moritex is a low-cost range of Machine Micro Lenses designed to exhibit the highest-level optical performance when combined with 410,000-pixel cameras, the MML-ST series.
News from Moritex Europe (26 March 2007)
RoHS compliant LED illumination with power sources
The MG Wave LED lighting range has been supplemented with a suite of constant current Power Sources purpose designed for the lights.
News from Moritex Europe (26 March 2007)
Budget effects on freight transport
Information, analysis and reaction to the Chancellor's statement and its effect on industry's transport operations was provided by Freight Transport Association.
News from Freight Transport Association (26 March 2007)
High sensitivity particle size and shape analyser
Malvern Instruments' Morphologi G2 high sensitivity particle size and shape analyser, used in the characterisation of polymorphic crystal forms, has proved useful in its work. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (26 March 2007)
Drives include increased power ratings up to 260kW
Rockwell Automation has expanded its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 400 drives offering to include increased power ratings up to 260kW to apply variable-frequency motor control.
News from Rockwell Automation (26 March 2007)
Nanotechnology science showcase
A Science Showcase event focused on nanotechnology, which involves the manipulation of materials at the molecular scale, is being held by Yorkshire Science and Technology Network.
News from Yorkshire Forward (26 March 2007)
Friction coefficient tester for films
The MXD-02 friction coefficient test has been introduced by Labthink.
News from Labthink Testing Instruments (26 March 2007)
Split roller bearings safeguards against downtime
User Application Article Revolvo's range of SRB split roller bearings provide safeguards against the costs of downtime in continuous production environments. Brochure Available
News from Revolvo (26 March 2007)
Hydraulic valves and systems investment
International Motion Control (IMC) is to invest two million pounds at its Midlands based manufacturing facility. Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (26 March 2007)
Insulation motors perform when the heat is on
User Application Article WEG has adopted DuPont NOMEX for phase and slot insulation in the company's W21 line of high efficiency motors.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (26 March 2007)
Chambers for basic temperature/humidity testing
A range of temperature and humidity chambers for basic temperature or temperature/humidity testing or monitoring, with either steady state or cycling conditions, has been launched by Unitemp.
News from Unitemp (26 March 2007)
Embedded products award for measurement firm
Measurement Computing has been recognised in the top 5% (Platinum) of Venture Development's 2006 Platinum and Gold Embedded Board Vendor Awards, part of VDC's annual Global Market Analysis.
News from Measurement Computing (26 March 2007)
Compact directional pneumatic valve
A compact directional pneumatic valve that can operate as two independent valves in a single body (or in conjunction with a manifold) is available in a new size. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (26 March 2007)
Overhead contact line protection relay trialled
Network Rail approval for the trial of the Siprotec overhead contact line protection relay, as part of the 25 kV Switchgear Renewals project, has been won by Siemens Transportation Systems.
News from Siemens Transportation Systems (26 March 2007)
Chinese language for online test products
Lloyd Instruments celebrates 10 years of being part of AMETEK with the launch of a Chinese-language web site.
News from Lloyd Instruments (26 March 2007)
Growth for FPGA-based design solutions
High performance FPGA-based design solutions supplier RF Engines is, according to the company, embarking on a major growth phase for 2007 after winning new contracts.
News from RF Engines (26 March 2007)
Circuit breaker lockout kits
Circuit Breaker Lockout Kits from Reece Safety provide for circuit breaker isolation needs, from domestic to industrial applications, ensuring the appropriate isolation equipment for the job.
News from Reece Safety Products (26 March 2007)
Hybrid steppers, brushless motors in catalogue
Hybrid Steppers, additional motors, Brushless motors, Integrated motors with a speed control driver are all contained in a new catalogue from Delta Line Europe.
News from Delta Line Europe UK (26 March 2007)
Beryllium copper gaskets are RoHS compliant
TBA Electro Conductive Products' range of Beryllium Copper fingerstock gaskets for EMI shielding meets the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (26 March 2007)
High rail water jet cutting machine is accurate
Able to produce complex parts out of many different materials, a high rail gantry water jet profiling machine allows full access to the work envelope and has a repeatability of 0.001in.
News from Jet Edge (26 March 2007)
Quality, purchasing extended for valves
Investment in quality systems and personnel in quality management and purchasing aids niche valve products manufacturing and competitiveness. Brochure Available
News from Midland ACS (26 March 2007)
EDM/milling firm chooses easy-to-use CAM
User Application Article The main reason why a subcontract wire and spark erosion subcontractor selected a SolidCut CAM system was that it was easier than anything else it had tested and all staff could use it.
News from Camtek (26 March 2007)
Growth in ID technology for voice and warehouses
Zetes has consolidated its leading position as the number 1 across Europe and holds this leadership in 8 of the 11 countries where the company is present
News from Zetes (26 March 2007)
UK Partner widens communication products channel
RAD's continues its ongoing strategy to widen its distribution channels by signing Selcom as its UK distributor