News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 April
to Saturday 14 April 2007
Automotive-grade ceramic radial leaded capacitor
AVX , a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and connectors, has developed the AR Series, allegedly the first automotive-grade conformally-coated ceramic radial leaded capacitor. Brochure Available
News from AVX (13 April 2007)
Nuclear acquisition agreed
The International Nuclear Solutions' (INS) board has recommended the share price offer by Babcock International Group to Its shareholders.
News from INS International Nuclear Solutions (13 April 2007)
Latest endoscope aids industrial inspections
Dart Systems has introduced the ProVision PV2100 Industrial Endoscope (or Borescope) for limited access inspection, suitable of electricians, maintenance engineers and motor mechanics.
News from Dart Systems (13 April 2007)
Wind turbine plastic propeller blades moulded
User Application Article Protomold, rapid injection-moulding specialist, is manufacturing plastic propeller blades for micro wind turbines designed by Samrey Generators and Turbines.
News from Protomold UK (13 April 2007)
Vision sensors for harsh IP68 environments
Banner Engineering has announced the PresencePLUS Pro vision sensor, which features a compact, metal, IP68-rated camera, with the option of an integrated light or lens cover.
News from Banner Engineering (13 April 2007)
Design guide specifies correct task lighting
Sunnex, a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial task lights, has a free task lighting design guide available for download on the company website.
News from Sunnex (13 April 2007)
Compact InGaAs video camera for SWIR imaging
SUI (Sensors Unlimited) will be exhibiting a indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) SWIR video camera, the SU320KTSX-1.7RT, at the Defense and Security Symposium in Orlando, Florida, April 10 -12, 2007.
News from Sensors Unlimited (13 April 2007)
Certified intrinsically safe dew point transmitter
Michell Instruments has introduced a version of their Easidew Transmitter, Easidew TX I.S., with enhanced loop power that is ATEX certified as intrinsically safe. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments (13 April 2007)
Lifting services provider wins contract extension
Morris Material Handling, lifting services provider, has announced a three year extension to the preventative maintenance and inspection contract with rail transportation provider, Bombardier.
News from Morris Material Handling (13 April 2007)
Touring car gearbox uses sealed rotary sensors
User Application Article Penny + Giles has supplied its SRS280 rotary position sensors to Ray Mallock (RML) for the MG Lola LMP2 and Chevrolet Lacetti world touring car models to precisely measure gearbox position. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (13 April 2007)
Range of miniature ceramic tilt sensors
Inertial Aerosystems has introduced two versions of a miniature fluid-filled tilt sensor manufactured by US-based Applied Geomechanics, suitable for structural monitoring and machine levelling. Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (13 April 2007)
Permanent monitoring of separators and decanters
Westfalia Separator has developed Wewatch for monitoring separators and decanters in order to diagnose machinery damage at an early stage, preventing maintenance issues and production delays.
News from Westfalia Separator (13 April 2007)
Modular fixturing system has advantages
Witte Bleckede has introduced Alufix Classic, Alufix Light, and Alugrip fixtures, providing a modular fixturing system which is fast, flexible and cost effective.
News from Witte Gerätebau, Horst (13 April 2007)
Liquid level alarm claims a first
Gizmo Engineering has claimed to have produced the first battery-powered liquid level alarm for monitoring liquid levels in chemical drums, tanks and containers.
News from Gizmo Engineering (13 April 2007)
Texture analysis in the quest for perfection
Stable Micro Systems has developed the TA.XTPlus texture analyser which was used by chef Heston Blumenthal to create the perfect crispy fish batter.
News from Stable Micro Systems (13 April 2007)
Polypropylene moulding includes a "living" hinge
AKI has redesigned an allergen testing kit for leading diagnostics company, Tepnel, using polypropylene moulding, producing a one-piece item which is easier to manufacture, assemble and use.
News from A K Industries (13 April 2007)
Methane in low-carbon automotive applications
Cenex, in partnership with the Natural Gas Vehicle Association and the National Society for Clean Air and Environmental Protection, are holding a conference about methane in automotive applications.
News from Cenex (13 April 2007)
Marketing veteran brings semiconductor experience
Silterra Malaysia has named Lai Yit Loong Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing.
News from Silterra Malaysia (13 April 2007)
New ODVA member shows Ethernet/IP adoption growth
Schneider Electric's increased participation in ODVA coincides with plans to extend the CIP Network specifications
News from ODVA (13 April 2007)
Higher capacity portable drives
Palm-sized, bus powered, high performance storage solution offering a full 60% greater capacity
News from OWC (13 April 2007)
Best system for retail outlets award
European retail application development award for RedPrairie's retail application product Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie (13 April 2007)
Recognition for design automation products
RuleStream has been honoured for the significant impact it has made delivering design automation solutions to the industrial market
News from RuleStream Corp (13 April 2007)
Interface module range offers greater choice
New applications can now be quickly prototyped and developed using a Profibus or SSI adaptor that will communicate with the full range of Hiperface motor-feedback encoders
News from Sick (UK) (13 April 2007)
Increased productivity with faster data management
User Application Article Fasco can now load and store 2D drawings, find all the different places a design is used in the company and search the company's database to find designs in seconds using OneSpace Model Manager
News from CoCreate Software (13 April 2007)
Comprehensive guidance on e-learning requirements
Open Mind is offering organisations guidance and advice on finding the right e-learning solutions for their training need
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (13 April 2007)
Integration support for co-simulation tools
Active-HDL coupled with The MathWorks Simulink provides support for fixed-point types and HDL co-simulation of black-boxes, which allows seamless integration with Simulink-based DSP tools
News from Aldec (13 April 2007)
Sound and vibration data logging
Comprehensive collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration, harshness (NVH), machine condition monitoring, and audio test applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (13 April 2007)
SPC capabilities for SAP to be showcased
Apriso to demonstrate extensions to ERP systems at SAP's SAPPHIRE conference in April
News from Apriso (13 April 2007)
Document processing sales drive in the UK
New UK Managing Director plans to rapidly develop new sales opportunities and grow market share in automated document capture, processing and handling solutions
News from ITE Soft (13 April 2007)
Direct access to millions of 3D models
TraceParts library directly accessible from SpaceClaim Professional 2007 with selected parts automatically inserted into the current assembly as native 3D models
News from TraceParts (13 April 2007)
Agreement gives wider access to web based workflow
Cimmetry and InQuest will deliver AutoVue's powerful web-based viewing, markup and collaboration capabilities to InQuest's growing customer base
News from Cimmetry Systems (13 April 2007)
Wireless ready networking products
All D-Link's products sold to date can be upgraded to the final IEEE 802.11n standard via software upgrades
News from D-Link (13 April 2007)
Collaboration enables RFID business benefits
RFID-ready solutions will give companies the ability to test the water and understand the benefits RFID can bring, without having to invest in complex pilot projects
News from Printronix (13 April 2007)
Mold manufacturing made easier
Powerful, time-saving mold design automation tools and machining strategies optimised for high-quality molds will be exhibited by VX Corporation at this year's moldmaking expo in Illinois.
News from VX Corporation (13 April 2007)
Tooling catalogue includes ball-nose cutters
Included in ITC's latest tooling catalogue are small size ball-nose endmills for rough machining titanium and steel and new cutters with a revolutionary harmonic flute geometry.
News from ITC Tooling (13 April 2007)
Hand tools firm partners with J and L Industrial
Leading European tool provider, Facom, has partnered with J and L Industrial, UK, to display iFacom's range of professional hand tools n J and L's 8th Edition Catalogue later in 2007.
News from Facom UK (13 April 2007)
Thin-walled workpieces are chucked carefully
Six-jaw power chucks have jaws that oscillate in pairs and this guarantees that centring pre-machined and noncircular components can be achieved with optimum accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (13 April 2007)
Schubert surge in demand from drinks
Schubert, the automated packaging system specialist, is reporting a huge surge in demand for its machines following a substantial series of new orders from drinks manufacturers
News from Schubert UK Ltd (13 April 2007)
Touchscreen advanced stretchwrapper best ever
A new top of the range semi-automatic pallet stretch wrapper, offering high throughput and the most economical film usage on the market, is now exclusively available in the UK from Cyklop UK
News from Cyklop UK (13 April 2007)
Chinese lighting exports grow 20%/year
Lighting exports from China's Guangdong province have increased by nearly 20% every year and exports in 2005 were around GBP 1.8 billion is a continuing trend.
News from ChinaSavvy HK (13 April 2007)
Bearing steels to benefit from ultrasonics NDT
International steel company has invested in an ultrasonic testing facility to more accurately assess the cleanness of automotive bearing steels produced. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (13 April 2007)
CAM integrates seamlessly with CAD
Latest CAM issue includes functionality enhancements in all machining areas including milling, turning, mill/turn and wirecut EDM and provides seamless integration with CAD.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (13 April 2007)
Lighting components produced via CAD/CAM
User Application Article Italian manufacturer of artistic chandeliers, wall lamps and table lamps manufactures components using the latest CAD/CAM software suites for machining parts, moulds and plastics. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 April 2007)
Cutting tools firm opens training academy
To further enhance technical sales support, tooling company WNT recently opened a Tooling Academy located in Reutte, Austria at the headquarters of its parent company Ceratizit. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (13 April 2007)
Tips, needles and syringes dispense adhesives
An extensive range of tips, needles and syringes are available for the application of adhesives for crucial applications such as in electronics and medical asembly.
News from Intertronics (13 April 2007)
Save up to 50% time on cutter path generation
CNC offline programming system offers time savings of up to 50% in the generation of cutter toolpaths and has new functionality to support the latest multi-axis machine tools. Brochure Available
News from EdgeCAM (13 April 2007)
Cleaner sucks up swarf and lubricant sludge
Swarf suction cleaner is one of a range of modular low noise strong suction cleaners for cleaning up dust particles and granules, as well as swarf and their accompanying coolants and lubricants.
News from Flextraction (13 April 2007)
Cooker/coolers change-over times reduced
Latest technology in cooker/coolers have significantly minimized the cleaning change-over on short runs to as low as 15 minutes, and on a totally automated mode without the need for manual labor.
News from Lyco Manufacturing (13 April 2007)
Nor-Sea Foods choose Herbert Industrial
Smoked fish specialists, Nor-Sea, have just taken delivery of a Gemini weigh price labeller from Herbert Industrial
News from Herbert Industrial (13 April 2007)
New cup design increases Freshseal appeal
An ingenious redesign of the cup for Kraft's Kenco FreshSeal range, manufactured by RPC Containers Hereford, provides improved practicality
News from RPC Containers (13 April 2007)
The PMMI to address Total
PMMI will address the Total Exhibition
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (13 April 2007)
Pipe labeling guide now available
Graphic Products offers new pipe marking guide.
News from Graphic Products (13 April 2007)
Workwear with attitude
Arco is launching a new range of Timberland PRO.
News from Arco (13 April 2007)
Class F polyurethane potting resins
Polyurethane resin specialist ALH Systems has developed a range of flexible resins that operate continuously at 155 degrees C and fulfil the stringent Class F requirements.
News from ALH Systems (12 April 2007)
Size 8 linear actuator with encoder feedback
Haydon has announced that their size 8 hybrid linear actuators are available with encoder feedback, making them ideal for both high and low volume motion control applications.
News from Haydon Motion Europe (12 April 2007)
Key safe simplifies site security
Intellikey has developed a tough new Key Safe which is bonded into an external wall and used to store individual access keys outside a building.
News from Intellikey (12 April 2007)
Guiding system for multi-product conveyors
FlexLink has introduced a range of conveyors, accumulation and elevation handling systems with electrically driven guiding units suitable for multi-product manufacturing lines.
News from FlexLink Systems (12 April 2007)
5 percent reduction in boiler gas usage
Ford Motor has reduced gas usage and therefore emissions by 5.1 percent at a gas fired boiler at their Dunton Technical Centre using the Maxsys Fuel+TM systems.
News from Maxsys (12 April 2007)
Single system compliance management
ISI's complete submission management suite is a milestone in regulatory submissions as it now gives life sciences organisations of all sizes one flexible, integrated and comprehensive platform
News from Image Solutions (12 April 2007)
Integration benefits digital media market
Partnership produces data controller and disk arrays specifically for the digital media market.
News from Digi-Data (12 April 2007)
Half size, low cost CPU card
Acrosser's backplane products (MB3E and MB5E) can fully support PCI Express x16, PCI Express x1, and PCI
News from Acrosser Technology (12 April 2007)
Latest surface modelling product now available
Latest shape design tool provides a range of highly intuitive tools for the creation, validation and modification of any type of surface, from freeform surfaces to complex mechanical shapes
News from ICEM (12 April 2007)
Instructional design course in demand
E-learning creation the focus of instructional design course
News from Trainer1 (12 April 2007)
Dynamics ERP deployment at Fabric Warehouse
User Application Article Fabric Warehouse is implementing financial, human resources, payroll, point of sale and merchandising systems based on Dynamics NAV, part of the Microsoft Dynamics suite with K3
News from K3 Business Technology Group (12 April 2007)
ERP partner programme focusses on quality
Openbravo's comprehensive new partner programme initially provides three different levels for a flat annual recurring fee that is among the lowest in the market
News from Openbravo (12 April 2007)
Forum for next-generation network enhancements
C5 World Forum brings industry professionals from around the globe learning the latest in next-generation networks and technologies from nearly 200 global leaders paving the way for the industry
News from International Engineering Consortium (12 April 2007)
EMI shielded tower case
Tower case Includes new chassis U-Seam construction for secure EMI shielding
News from ENLight UK (12 April 2007)
Russian Standards Body signs MOU with ASTM
Among the aims of signing by the national Standards Body of Russia of a Memorandum of Understanding with ASTM is the removal of technical barriers in economic and trade relations.
News from ASTM International (12 April 2007)
Effective sourcing from China saves GBP11/2m
ChinaSavvy has organised the production of self-closing brass hinges in the Guangdong province of China for a multi-national bathroom equipment supplier, resulting in large cost savings.
News from ChinaSavvy HK (12 April 2007)
Design award for benchtop NMR analyser
User Application Article Oxford Instruments' MQC benchtop NMR analyser has won the Instrument Business Outlook Industrial Design award with the aid of designer Crucible Industrial Design and toolmaker Midas Pattern Company.
News from Midas Pattern (12 April 2007)
Synchronised video recording for materials testing
Zwick has released the testXpert II software which allows perfectly synchronized video recording for the mechanical testing of materials and components. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Roell (12 April 2007)
Seminar to give guidance on CDM regulations
A seminar organised by the UK's Society of Operational Engineers and the Institution of Plant Engineers will educate on the key aims of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007.
News from SOE (Society of Operational Engineers) (12 April 2007)
Chinese factory offers UK low-risk and low-cost
ACW Technology, a UK contract electronics manufacturer (CEM), has opened a manufacturing plant in China for outsourcing with the convenience of a UK-based customer interface.
News from ACW Technology (12 April 2007)
Mixed signal package cable assemblies save space
ITT Electronic Components has produced a mixed signal cable assembly - digital, power, high voltage and RF - which saves space and weight and provides EMI protection. Brochure Available
News from ITT Electronic Components (12 April 2007)
Latest Read-Out issue covers software business
The new strategy of Wonderware and the adoption of the name Wonderware Ireland by SolutionsPT (formerly Pantek) is one of two items treated in detail in the March/April issue of Read-Out.
News from Read-Out Publications (12 April 2007)
Leadership provided for Workstation Division
Wanting only the most knowledgeable professionals focusing on each of its divisions, TriStar has appointed Bob Powers as Hardware Division manager of TriStar Computer.
News from TriStar (12 April 2007)
Front loader twin-spindle lathe halves labour cost
User Application Article At a supplier of precision transmission components, a twin-spindle, front-loading CNC lathe with gantry loader has halved the labour cost over three shifts, producing 58 clutches/h - a 130% increase.
News from Matsuura Machinery (12 April 2007)
Inteface integrates design, data and CAM
Software interface integrates design, data interrogation, CAM and simulation into one ergonomic screen, making the software even easier and more intuitive to use.
News from Sescoi International (12 April 2007)
Over 120 learn about sustaining UK engineering
Running under the title of 'Sustainable Manufacturing in the 21st Century', the event described to 120 attendees how UK companies are keeping - and investing in - manufacturing in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (12 April 2007)
Workshop educated on surface analysis
Workshop described the different surface and interface analysis techniques available, and gave practical case studies and lab demonstrations how such techniques can solve production problems.
News from CSMA (Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis) (12 April 2007)
Spun copolymer yarn for composites gains award
A matrix soluble yarn - a thermal binder yarn, which exhibits flawless compatibility with epoxy resin systems - has gained international recognition through gaining the JEC 2007 Innovation Award.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (12 April 2007)
More control for Engineers with LabVIEW extension
LabVIEW SignalExpress is interactive measurement software that improves productivity with an intuitive drag-and-drop environment to manage measurements and signals from more than 400 instruments Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (12 April 2007)
Free and simple website builder
Free web site builder includes a number of templates making it easy for users to change the look of their website with the click of a button
News from Supanet (12 April 2007)
Overwhelming response to Wonderware conferences
More than 2,300 customer representatives from over 1,000 different companies attended the WonderWorld conference series
News from Invensys Wonderware (12 April 2007)
Innovation in RFID integration
Comtrol technology provides filtering of string, RFID, and barcode data while extracting the barcode and RFID parameters
News from Comtrol Corporation (12 April 2007)
Machine alarm monitoring enhancements
Global notification recipient lists and recipient schedules are now retrieved by TopView at startup and at the time of alarm
News from Exele (12 April 2007)
Zetes expands into Scandinavia
Zetes will enter the Nordic market focusing on its 3iV Solution, a complete set of value-add solutions for voice-controlled logistics
News from Zetes (12 April 2007)
Central application performance enhancements
User Application Article Combination of LAN-like application performance at remote sites and the ability to ensure continuous operations is highly effective for Schaller Anderson
News from Riverbed Technology (12 April 2007)
Business development support for diary producer
User Application Article Vantage enables the whole manufacturing process to be real-time and paperless, streamlining order cycles and maximising operational efficiency
News from Epicor (12 April 2007)
Labelling errors reduced with Episys
User Application Article Multilingual shipping labels contain the required mandated Risk and Safety phrases in up to 24 languages.
News from Episys (12 April 2007)
Goods idetification firm expands in Nordic lands
Offering systems for the automatic identification of goods and people, Zetes has opened a new office in Denmark to better service the Nordic markets.
News from Zetes (12 April 2007)
Applying the ISA-95 standard in manufacturing
A Guide explains how to apply ISA-95 in manufacturing enterprise systems and vertical integration projects, as well as revealing the most important ISA-95 models and terminology.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (12 April 2007)
Coatings manufacturer to expand in Europe, USA
Producer of racing and automotive component coatings, Bekeart, has formulated a strategic investment plan to expand its production facilities in Europe and the USA.
News from Bekaert Advanced Coatings (12 April 2007)
Robots to tend injection moulding machines
User Application Article Shelf-mount 6-axis robots are to handle injection moulding machine tending tasks and provide the flexibility to handle the increasing complexity of new projects. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (12 April 2007)
Low-cost press brake is manual or CNC
A cost-efficient press brake (brake press) ideal for general bending requirements is available in six models from 500 to 2000kN and is offered in manual and CNC configurations.
News from LVD (UK) (12 April 2007)
High power Nd:YAG lasers have many uses
High power diode pumped Nd:YAG lasers are well suited for diverse applications such as removal, cleaning, and insulation of various materials in different markets. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (12 April 2007)
Distributor adds on industrial switches
Distributor of applied solutions for motion control, safety and machine guarding, Vickers-Warnick, has partnered with Schmersal Canada, manufacturers of industrial switches.
News from Vickers-Warnick Manufacturing (12 April 2007)
Tooling inserts held securely for profiling
A robust 'T-rail' interface between tooling insert and tool holder offers a more stable clamping and improved security for carrying out profiling operations.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (12 April 2007)
Polymer foam extruded, injection moulded
Among topics at the forthcoming Polymer Foam 2007 conference are extrusion and injection molding foaming advancements and the development of microcellular foam.
News from Applied Market Information (12 April 2007)
Supply chain systems expanded by acquisition
Completion by ILOG of the acquisition of LogicTools, a provider of supply chain planning applications, will provide a more comprehensive range of supply chain applications.
News from ILOG (12 April 2007)
Pharma packaging and labelling firm grows
Producer of pharmaceutical packaging and labelling systems, Copapharm Europe SCRL, has recorded an 8.5% increase in turnover to EUR 264.8 million during 2006.
News from Copapharm Europe (12 April 2007)
CNC machine tool investment wins orders
User Application Article In taking a calculated risk and investing heavily in high-technology CNC machine tools oil and gas components supplier is proving that anything is possible and the rewards are out there. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (12 April 2007)
New pallet wrappers for Strapex
Strapex, one of the world's leading suppliers of end of line packaging equipment, has further extended its range with two new families of pallet stretchwrapping machines.
News from Strapex (UK) (12 April 2007)
Production increase with DataLase PACKMARK
DataLase customers have reported significant benefits by replacing their thermal transfer and laser printing systems with the groundbreaking DataLase PACKMARK coding and marking solution.
News from DataLase (12 April 2007)
Cobalt GSI approach to coding
Cobalt IS, a GS1 Accredited Solution Provider, have recently exhibited the latest approach to implementing barcoding best practice in high speed production environments at PPMA06.
News from Cobalt IS Auto ID Ltd (12 April 2007)
Gastronomic to Catastrophic
A new packaging control system was recently highlighted by Cobalt IS at PPMA 06.
News from Cobalt IS Auto ID Ltd (12 April 2007)
Implementation ease drives ERP software choice
User Application Article Design Within Reach chose Dynamics AX for its easy implementation and the ability to manage the rapid growth of the company's showroom, catalog and online sales
News from Microsoft Dynamics (12 April 2007)
Cable and bus systems on show at InterKama
Manufacturer of process automation cables for instrumentation, regulation and control technologies to present new product range at exhibition.
News from Belden CDT (cables) (12 April 2007)
Drill deep holes without 'pecking' the feeds
A solid carbide twist drill offers productivity gains of up to six times higher than conventional deep hole drills in steel and cast irons, non-ferrous materials, stainless steel and titanium alloys.
News from Walter GB (11 April 2007)
DOM mechanical precision tubing ideal for UK
Van Leeuwen Wheeler supply DOM Mechanical precision tubing: this is perfect for the UK's manufacturing industry which is focused on added-value, precision engineered products.
News from Van Leeuwen Wheeler (11 April 2007)
Best selling forklift hit at IMHX 2007
Toyota Industrial Equipment, leader in materials handling, demonstrated the Generation 7IC forklift truck which features the System of Active Stability (SAS) and Operator Total Care (OTC) for safety.
News from Toyota Industrial Equipment (UK) Ltd (11 April 2007)
Reflected energy compensation IR's secret weapon
Calex Electronics has introduced the VL700 infrared temperature sensor, capable of accurate measurement even when the target being measured is at a very different ambient temperature to the sensor.
News from Calex Electronics (11 April 2007)
Flexible, high-performance IR camera system
Cedip Infrared Systems has introduced Titanium, a high performance IR camera system that may be configured to provide outstanding results from almost any R and D or Thermography application. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (11 April 2007)
SMT line increases capacity and capability
Corintech, electronics design and manufacturing company, has increased its SMT capability with two Tyco Mirae MPS-1025P placement machines and a Pulsar reflow oven.
News from CorinTech (11 April 2007)
Engines for construction and agriculture
Deutz will be exhibiting two versions of the turbo-charged diesel engine TD 2010 and TCD 2010 with power outputs up to 75kW at SED 2007 (The National Event For Construction 22/23/24 May 2007).
News from Deutz UK (11 April 2007)
Low-maintenance carousel takes the ups and downs
Geo Robson has introduced a friction-drive 'incline or flat' carousel that can negotiate changes in level and is available in a range of durable and attractive finishes.
News from Geo Robson and Co (conveyors) (11 April 2007)
Apply now for Young European Investigators award
Now in its thirteenth year, Eppendorf AG and 'Nature' are accepting applications for the 2007 Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators to encourage and support young biomedical researchers. Brochure Available
News from Eppendorf UK (11 April 2007)
Innovation award for IR chemical imaging system
An Innovation Award, bestowed by the technical journals PROCESS, PharmaTEC and Schuttgut, has been won by Malvern Instruments for its SyNIRgi near infrared chemical imaging (NIR-CI) system.
News from Malvern Instruments (11 April 2007)
Digitally programmable dual full-bridge driver
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has released the A3985, a digitally programmable dual full-bridge MOSFET driver IC suitable for industrial, medical and office automation applications.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (11 April 2007)
Plastic stake assembly management buy out
Management at Phasa Developments have purchased the business from its parent company, US-owned Truck-Lite Europe, and will trade under the new name of Phasa Limited.
News from Phasa Developments (11 April 2007)
Chlorine dioxide monitored by polarographic sensor
The Q45H/65 chlorine dioxide monitor from Analytical Technology features a membrane covered polarographic sensor that does not require the addition of expensive chemical reagents. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (11 April 2007)
Tungsten mix proven to last longest
Students at Conestoga College Welding Engineering program in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada tested Diamond Ground Products' Tri-Mix tungsten and concluded the material "offers stability and consistency".
News from Diamond Ground Products (11 April 2007)
Think green to prepare for energy directive
Utility Auditing can provide a complete end-to-end energy efficiency service for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting, as well as automatic monitoring and targeting of consumption.
News from Utility Auditing (11 April 2007)
Bolsters cut turn-around times
User Application Article DMS-Diemould's industry-standard bolster plates and bolster sets have produced cost savings and increased productivity for specialist tooling manufacturer D Harvey.
News from DMS Diemould Service (11 April 2007)
High-performance, all-digital servo drives
Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division, a leading supplier of motion control technology, has announced four Compax3 servo drives with high-current power levels. Brochure Available
News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA (11 April 2007)
Pick-to-light sensors for assembly applications
Banner Engineering has introduced the ergonomic K50 Series sensors for any application requiring a reliable single-point part-picking solution, making even the most complicated assembly process easy.
News from Banner Engineering (11 April 2007)
Metrology standard is being offered at half price
The DMIS National Standards Committee is offering the DMIS 5.0 Standard for the bi-directional communication of inspection data between computer systems and metrology equipment half-price.
News from DMIS National Standards Committee (11 April 2007)
Passive and connector specialist acquisition
TTI announced that, along with Mouser Electronics, it has been acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, making it part of the Berkshire Hathaway Group. Brochure Available
News from TTI Europe (11 April 2007)
Low on-state resistance chipset
International Rectifier has introduced the DirectFET MOSFET chipset for high-current DC-DC converters used in advanced telecom and datacom systems, notebook, high-end desktops and servers.
News from International Rectifier (11 April 2007)
Brake and fuel lines supplier award
Supplier of the Year award for brake and fuel lines from General Motors has been won by the Cooper-Standard Automotive's Fluid systems division.
News from Cooper-Standard Automotive World (11 April 2007)
Appointment at analog semiconductor company
Intersil has appointed David Bell as President, Chief Operating Officer and member of the Company's Board of Directors.
News from Intersil (11 April 2007)
Ultra-low gas flow measurement
Litre meter has announced the availability of Sierra Instruments' Micro-Track 101 series of ultra-low gas flowmeters and controllers.
News from Litre Meter (11 April 2007)
Space programme mulls take off in May
The European Science Foundation (ESF) are developing priorities under five headings: robotic probes to the Moon, Mars and asteroids, and human expeditions to the Moon and Mars.
News from European Science Foundation (11 April 2007)
Appointment for European science
John Marks has been appointed CEO of European Science Foundation and promises to reach out by listening.
News from European Science Foundation (11 April 2007)
Warehouse demolition in New Jersey
Dallas Contracting, a member of the National Demolition Association, has demolished a former warehouse in Central, New Jersey.
News from Dallas Contracting (11 April 2007)
Diamond drilling White City underground station
User Application Article D-Drill drilled 700 holes a day to anchor the railway line at the new White City underground train station in West London, England.
News from D-Drill (Master Drillers) (11 April 2007)
Unit has high machine shop air filtration levels
An air filter for treating oil mist, micro-mist, vapours, smoke and odours emitted from the majority of metal machining operations offer the highest and guaranteed filtration levels.
News from Losma UK Division (11 April 2007)
New biodegradeable film
Innovia Films has launched a totally new biodegradable and compostable film for fresh food applications.
News from Innovia Films (11 April 2007)
Packaging material plant to be built in China
Food manufacturing packaging provider, Tetra Pak, is to build an EUR 60 million, 8 billion packages/year plant to support the growing Chinese dairy and beverages industry.
News from Tetra Pak (11 April 2007)
CNCs, DROs give easy students' programming
User Application Article A university engineering department didn't want students spending hours lwriting programs, so it sought machine tool control systems that allowed quick and easy programs development.
News from ACI (UK) (11 April 2007)
Ultra-violet systems ensure quality water
Technical Background Article For manufacturers seeking to improve product quality of the end product, UV is an economic, realistic option widely used for high purity applications where water of the highest quality is essential.
News from Hanovia (11 April 2007)
Female engineers could solve EU skills crsis
The Lisbon Directive promised to make Europe 'the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world' and women can fill the ever-widening skills gap.
News from Siemens PLM Software (11 April 2007)
CAM offers CNC machining improvements,
5-axis CAM system offers improvements to existing milling, turning, turn-mill and wire EDM functions and also expands strategies for high-speed machining and 5-axis simultaneous milling.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (11 April 2007)
Lubricants, sealants firm appoints director
The executive director for the Dow Corning Expertise-Based Industry Group is now Eriko Sakurai, who will be responsible for all aspects of customer relations, sales and technical support.
News from Dow Corning (11 April 2007)
GibbsCAM CNC accepts Rhino surface modelling
GibbsCAM software for programming CNC machine tools will now accept data directly from the surface modeling application software 'Rhinoceros' through a Rhino plug-in.
News from Gibbs and Associates (11 April 2007)
TriTech coating UK distributorship set up
The exclusive UK agent appointed for the range of cost-effective and highly productive airless spray tips, guards, extensions and swivel heads manufactured by TriTech Industries is Airblast.
News from Airblast (11 April 2007)
Cold roll forming event updates on software
With new cold roll forming technology software about to be releases, data M is hosting a conference/user meeting for design and production engineers.
News from Data M Software (11 April 2007)
Precision optics grinder covers spheres, aspheres
A versatile CNC machine tool that is adaptable to turning as well as grinding is tooled for grinding spheres and aspheres in BK7 optical glass.
News from Accura (11 April 2007)
Filter out machine tool oil mist and smoke
High and low pressure air filtration units are able to eliminate oil mist and smoke generated by a variety of machine tools and there is a centralised system available too.
News from Losma UK Division (11 April 2007)
TNA global positions
tna proudly announces the promotion of Robert (Bob) Fritz to director of operations, Luigi Di Palma, to director of sales, and Clare McCabe to vice president of tna Americas, effective immediately.
News from TNA Europe (11 April 2007)
Flat bed cutting lubricant filters are compact
A range of compact, high efficiency flat bed gravity filters will process between 200 and 1000 litres of oil/min and from 400 to 2000 litres of water-based emulsions/min.
News from Losma UK Division (11 April 2007)
Precision diecaster expands capacity
User Application Article Having been impressed with the first Frech zinc alloy diecasting machine acquired, a Welsh precision diecasting plant had no hesitation to order a second, and the aftercare has been very good.
News from Frech (11 April 2007)
Cutting coolant drum filter self-cleans
A drum filter for cutting coolant liquids is a self-cleaning filter and is particularly ideal for work that involves the removal of metal fines produced using machine tools, abrasives and washing.
News from Losma UK Division (11 April 2007)
Updating data recording for steel furnaces
User Application Article Legislation calls for a massive amount of data from a basic oxygen steel furnace to be recorded in specific detail, with a high degree of reliability - which legacy systems can not cope with. Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (11 April 2007)
Standard Knapp continuum tray magazine
Standard-Knapp, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, introduces the Continuum Tray Magazine.
News from Standard-Knapp (11 April 2007)
Inca and Human Eyes partner to improve
User Application Article Inca Digital and 3D/lenticular software specialist HumanEyes have been honing their skills and expertise to produce the best lenticular printing results that can be found today
News from HumanEyes Technologies (11 April 2007)
Clever palletisation of paper sacks
Represented in the United Kingdom by Aetna UK, Euroimpianti can now add a well-known Turkish producer of starch and its derivatives, to their ever-expanding base of satisfied customers.
News from Aetna UK (11 April 2007)
Irish cheese goes to PFM
Top Irish cheese producer Bandon Vale decided to test the market when it wanted a new flow-wrapper to cope with increased production at its County Cork base.
News from PFM Packing Machinery (11 April 2007)
Xaar and Splash
Splash!PR and Marketing has been appointed by Xaar, to provide a broad range of PR and marketing communication services effective immediately.
News from Xaar (11 April 2007)
Full Guala range on display
Guala Dispensing will be showcasing its full range of products at Total 2007, including a wide variety of trigger and dispensing requirements
News from Guala Closures UK Ltd (11 April 2007)
Fasson Synthetic opens up food labelling chance
Two new products in Avery Dennison proven range of Fasson Synthetic Papers meet the stringent demands of direct food labelling
News from Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe (11 April 2007)
DataLase wins award
DataLase announces that it has been awarded the "Highly Commended" accolade for DataLase CASEMARK, its alternative to print-and-apply labels, at the UK Packaging Awards.
News from DataLase (11 April 2007)
Prisym ID Honeywell partnership
PRISYMID and Honeywell have signed a partnership agreement to provide compliant labelling capabilities within production management software, for manufacturers in the life sciences industry
News from Prisym ID (11 April 2007)
Steelwave comes to the fore
New venture Steelwave is a consultancy business and specialist provider of online solutions to brand owners and the printed packaging industry.
News from Steelwave (11 April 2007)
Aetna UK and Ringtons Teas deliver
Ringtons Teas decided to replace their 15 year old turntable stretch wrapper in the goods-out section with a new model and also purchase a mobile battery-operated stretch-wrapping machine
News from Aetna UK (11 April 2007)
Barr and Oatz antitheft laser
Barr and Paatz of Totnes has built the pilot machines for an innovative new anti-theft laser marking system, developed by Bristol-based security and risk management consultancy, The Courtenay Group.
News from Barr and Paatz (11 April 2007)
Xitron previews new short-run digital press
Xitron has announced a technology preview of the Xitron Prism digital press for short-run, on-demand commercial printing and proofing at Graph Expo
News from Xitron (11 April 2007)
Ecological way of discarding grease
Mechline's GreasePaK: eco-friendly and hygienic choice for clear, odour-free commercial kitchen drains.
News from Mechline Developments (11 April 2007)
Digital factory project aids stairlift sales
User Application Article Bison Bede has boosted its sales after calling in experts from the NEPA Digital Factory project, delivered by AMAP, helping its stairlift products.
News from AMAP (University of Sunderland) (10 April 2007)
Field programmable gate array computing solutions
High-performance field programmable gate array (FPGA) computing solutions firm, Nallatech, has announced that it has appointed Colin Rutherford as Chairman.
News from Nallatech (10 April 2007)
Enterprise knowledge management technology
User Application Article Military Air Solutions, a business group of BAE Systems, has selected Teamcentre software as its enterprise knowledge management technology for specific aircraft platforms within its group.
News from Siemens PLM Software (10 April 2007)
Module allows UGNX data to be imported
Theorem Solutions has introduced a new OEMulti-CAD' module which enables UGNX data to be imported directly into users' current CATIA V5 sessions, streamlining the sharing and use of non-CATIA data.
News from Theorem Solutions (10 April 2007)
Document management and imaging software
COA has acquired Version One, the leading UK document management and imaging software author, so that its customer base will exceed 3,000 UK organisations and its total employees will exceed 450.
News from Version One (10 April 2007)
Network security of increasing concern
Network security will be of increasing concern to network administrators, according to innominate Security Technologies.
News from Innominate Security Technologies (10 April 2007)
Network downtime from security attacks are costly
Innominate security Technologies says that network downtime resulting from security attacks is costing large organisations more than $30 million (GBP15m) a year.
News from Innominate Security Technologies (10 April 2007)
Business and IT services cut process change time
User Application Article Nisa-Today's has cut the time taken to process price changes, promotions and new stores by on average 150% by working with international business and IT services company, Enabler Wipro.
News from Enabler Wipro (10 April 2007)
Drag and drop reporting in data tool
AcquiData has announced the release of Testream/CS 7.0, bringing new capabilities including a number of new features added to ReportWriter, AcquiData's pioneering data reporting tool.
News from AcquiData (10 April 2007)
Ray tracing 3D accelerator chip runs twice as fast
A chip for rendering performance has been launched by ARTVPS, developers of the world's only processor that accelerates ray tracing, re-engineered to run at almost twice the speed.
News from ARTVPS (10 April 2007)
CAD-based 2D/3D CAD tool offers ease of use
ZwCAD, the developers of quality CAD performance, has announced the release of its latest signature 2D/3D package, ZwCAD 2007.
News from ZwCAD (10 April 2007)
Flexible, modern and future-proof ERP software
User Application Article Three North Rhine-Westphalia firms have opted for the automotive component of the abas Business Software, a flexible, modern and future-proof ERP software.
News from ABAS Software AG (10 April 2007)
Resource planning and activity reporting for WMS
Two new modules for the Sterling Warehouse Management Solution (WMS), the Resource Planning module and Activity Reporting Manager module, have been launched by Sterling commerce.
News from Sterling Commerce (10 April 2007)
Training CEO addresses mobile learning event
Among the keynote speakers at the 'Seriously Mobile Summit', Europe's premier mobile learning event, will be Fabrizio Cardinali, CEO of Giunti Labs.
News from Giunti Labs (10 April 2007)
Industrial automation for power generation
Its comprehensive range of industrial automation solutions at PGE2007, with particular emphasis on the company's VigilantPlant concept, is featured by Yokogawa.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (10 April 2007)
Magazine features 3D modelling
A free magazine about 3D models is available from the web site of Cao, in French or English.
News from Cao Group (10 April 2007)
Data recovery key to IT wellbeing
Technical Background Article Manufacturing professionals are placing too much importance on their data backup plans and too little on data retrieval and recovery strategies, according to Acronis.
News from Acronis (10 April 2007)
Embedded web controller is flexible
ICS Triplex ISaGRAF is compatible with Beck IPC 's popular IPC@CHIP SC123/SC143 series of embedded web-controllers, according to the company.
News from ICS Triplex ISaGRAF (10 April 2007)
Embedded module extends graphical development
National Instruments and Analog Devices have announced the NI LabVIEW Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin Processors 2.0, an extension of the LabVIEW graphical development environment. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 April 2007)
Software alliance agreement signed
A new software alliance agreement has been signed between Mitsubishi Electric of Japan and Wonderware, a business unit of Invensys. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (10 April 2007)
Industrial Ethernet Switches approved for EMS
Ethernet Direct's Industrial Ethernet Switches have been approved by the new Korean MIC certificate regulation for EMS.
News from Ethernet Direct (10 April 2007)
Power storage device agreement concluded
Invetech has concluded a commercialization project on behalf of Australian-based CAP-XX, world leader in the development of prismatic supercapacitors. Brochure Available
News from Invetech (10 April 2007)
Learning resources on trial basis
Open Mind, distributor of learning resources, is offering a 'try before they buy' promotion on a range of some 4,000 separate training materials from 130 producers, indexed against 160 topics.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (10 April 2007)
Training covers markup, collaboration capability
Cimmetry Systems has announced the introduction of a new Gold Level training course for AutoVue users, a one day course delivered on-site or online.
News from Cimmetry Systems (10 April 2007)
CAD interoperability from partnership
Proficiency has entered a partnership with INCAT, a global leader in engineering services outsourcing (ESO) and product-centric IT services, to offer a complete CAD interoperability solution.
News from Proficiency (10 April 2007)
ERP software gets user vote for satisfaction
ABAS software has been judged to be the market leader and first for user satisfaction among ERP offerings with German users, in a survey by Konradin.
News from ABAS Software AG (10 April 2007)
Compliant real-time systems and software modelling
User Application Article Control Techniques has adopted ARTiSAN Studio, the UML and SysML compliant real-time systems and software modelling tool suite, to underpin its embedded software development process.
News from Artisan Software Tools (10 April 2007)
fourth generation of ASIC prototyping boards
HAPS-50, the fourth generation of ASIC prototyping boards in the HAPS series, has been released by Hardi Electronics.
News from Hardi Electronics (10 April 2007)
Shopfloor data collection system for beer making
User Application Article Danish brewery giant Carlsberg has improved efficiency and productivity by upgrading its ProMark shopfloor data collection system, installed by Mark Information.
News from Mark Information UK (10 April 2007)
Mobile data collection system for mobile workers
The latest version of the ProMark data collection system from Mark Information UK allows mobile workers to access mission-critical information using a mobile phone.
News from Mark Information UK (10 April 2007)
Time and attendance system cuts administration
British companies can ease the burden of EU working time directive with the new release of the ProMark time and attendance system from Mark Information UK.
News from Mark Information UK (10 April 2007)
Biometric authorisation systems for participants
User Application Article Zetes Industries has announced that it has been awarded BioDev II contracts for Germany and Belgium, two of the EU Member States participating in the project conducted by seven EU State Members.
News from Zetes (10 April 2007)
CAD products invited into partner showcase
GiveMePower has been invited to showcase three of its premier PowerCAD software technologies in Microsoft's Public Sector Partner Solution Marketplace.
News from GiveMePower Corporation (10 April 2007)
Web studio and plant monitoring software on show
A meet-and-greet event that includes multiple seminars, product demonstrations, and a visit by the Microsoft Across America traveling exhibit is to be hosted by InduSoft.
News from InduSoft (10 April 2007)
Joinery CAD/CAM system features enhanced
The centrepiece of the Alphacam's presentation at Ligma 2007 will be Alphacam V7, the most recent release of its advanced CAD/CAM software for joinery applications. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam (10 April 2007)
Uniform 3D geometric datasets with aerial photos
Focused on complementing high-resolution aerial imagery with the most accurate and uniform 3D geometric datasets available in Germany is a bundled solution from Intermap Technologies and GeoContent.
News from Intermap Technologies (10 April 2007)
OPC servers for pharmaceutical industry
isatec has produced OPC servers specifically to allow end users to connect to a range of machines and instruments which are seen as industry standard components of a pharmaceutical packaging line. Brochure Available
News from Isatec (10 April 2007)
FDT for pressure, temperature and flow sensors
FDT (Field Device Tool) technology offered by IFM electronic offers this technology for pressure, temperature and flow sensors. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (10 April 2007)
Inventory control software for back office
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC (SSA) has selected RedPrairie's Retail Productivity Solutions (formerly BlueCube Software) for key back office components of the BlueCube Enterprise Solution. Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie (10 April 2007)
Graphical programming environment targets RTOS
NI LabVIEW graphical programming environment from National Instruments is to target the Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS). Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (10 April 2007)
Document design and automation software
User Application Article Amtico International, has eliminated the costs of pre-printed media and significantly reduced the cost of shipping labels by using Optio's document design and automation softwares.
News from Optio Software (10 April 2007)
Connector for large-diameter coaxial cables
A new coaxial connector has been added to its Quintax range of shielded data connectors for industrial applications by Harting.
News from Harting (10 April 2007)
Switch-mode power supplies are versatile
Moeller Electric's new SN3 switch-mode power supplies are versatile, convenient and cost-effective for automation applications.
News from Moeller Electric (10 April 2007)
Enterprise-wide document and records widespread
AIIM Europe's survey reveals that 29% of UK organisations are now deploying and implementing enterprise-wide document and records management capabilities.
News from AIIM Europe (10 April 2007)
Video, voice, and data collaboration talks
TCB's Visual Nexus business could be transferred to Oki Electric Industry following detailed negotiation.
News from Oki Electric Industry (10 April 2007)
Complete panel assembly production expands
In response to the increasing number of customer requests, StacoSwitch recently announced they will expand their offering of complete panel assembly production.
News from StacoSwitch (10 April 2007)
CAE software partnership is upgraded
Noran Engineering is expanding its business relationship with UGS, changing its status from OEM Supplier to full UGS Channel Partner.
News from Noran Engineering (10 April 2007)
Apple-qualified memory upgrades for new mac pro
Other World Computing has announced availability of OWC Apple-Qualified Memory Upgrade Modules for the new Mac Pro 8-Way Xeon.
News from OWC (10 April 2007)
2006 results for CAD/CAM software supplier
VI Group, international suppliers of CAD/CAM software, has announced preliminary results for the year to 31 December 2006, another year of revenue growth and increased earnings.
News from Vero International Group (10 April 2007)
PROFIBUS training events announced
A new schedule of training events through to August 2007 at the PROFIBUS Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has been announced by PROFIBUS UK.
News from Profibus Group (10 April 2007)
900MHz band ZigBee chipset from collaboration
A 900MHz band ZigBee chipset is to be developed with RF technology from ZMD and microcontrollers from Renesas.
News from Renesas Technology Europe (10 April 2007)
Ultra-dense memory intellectual property wins
Z-RAM ultra-dense memory intellectual property (IP), has been named as the number one winning technology by magazine readers. Brochure Available
News from Innovative Silicon (10 April 2007)
Award for ultra-dense memory intellectual property
The Red Herring 100 Europe 2007 award, which recognises Europe's 100 "most promising" companies driving the future of technology, has been won by Innovative Silicon. Brochure Available
News from Innovative Silicon (10 April 2007)
UK productivity alliance group wins award
The North East Productivity Alliance was recognised for its outstanding achievements helping regional companies and was awarded 3rd place in the 'Supporter of British Industry' award.
News from AMAP (University of Sunderland) (10 April 2007)
European technology funding sent eastwards
The eight east European EU member states that joined in 2004 - along with Bulgaria and Romania - are set to receive a huge amount of technology financial support from the EU in 2007-13.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (10 April 2007)
Extruders assembled in synchronized flow
Builder of twin-screw and single-screw plastics extruders, Krauss Maffei Kunststofftechnik, is now using a synchronized flow assembly to maintain price competitiveness.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (10 April 2007)
Blended tungsten electrodes last longer
Balancing a blend of three oxides in one multi-purpose tungsten is claimed to extend the life of tungsten electrodes, and has now been proven scientifically, says the manufacturer.
News from Diamond Ground Products (10 April 2007)
Injection moulding customer care upgraded
Injection moulding machine builder performed an official 'ground-breaking ceremony' for its new customer care centre at its headquarters in Germany.
News from Arburg (10 April 2007)
Jet cutting water supplied at constant pressure
A compact non-transparent high-quality plastics tank and pump has a capacity of 1000 litres to ensure that there is always sufficient water available for all water jet cutting applications.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (10 April 2007)
High-speed electronic cable and connectivity
A single volume Master Catalogue for the European, Middle East and African markets covering high-speed electronic cable and connectivity solutions, has been launched by Belden.
News from Belden CDT (cables) (10 April 2007)
WiFi module wins technology award
Adasa's SmartCartridge and PAD3500 products won CMP's "Excellence in RFID Technology" award with help of Quatech's inbuilt Airborne 802.11 wireless device server.
News from Quatech ( 9 April 2007)
Class K accreditation for hybrid microelectronics
The MIL-PRF-38534 Class K space accreditation has been awarded to C-MAC MicroTechnology.
News from C-Mac MicroTechnology ( 9 April 2007)
Managed outsourced IT services to increase
Managed IT services are set to increase significantly over the next five years according to a new report by Butler Group, Europe's leading IT research and advisory organisation.
News from Butler Group ( 9 April 2007)
Electronic data storage and documentation
The integration of Waters NuGenesis Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) with the Symyx Software Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) product have been announced by Waters and Symyx Technologies.
News from Waters ( 9 April 2007)
Virtual platforms aid software development
A new release of the CoWare Virtual Platform Product Family addresses the challenges associated with go-to-market strategies and software development for multicore, platform-based designs.
News from CoWare ( 9 April 2007)
Appliance based solutions in network security
A million units of its appliance based solutions in network security, email security, secure remote access and data backup and recovery markets have been shipped by Sonicwall.
News from Sonicwall ( 9 April 2007)
Partners for 3D CAD software sought
CoCreate Software is actively seeking partners for its channel network in Europe.
News from CoCreate Software ( 9 April 2007)
Warehouse management system shows improvement
User Application Article Natela's new distribution centre in Johannesburg is managed using WarehouseExpert from Natela.
News from Made4net ( 9 April 2007)
EDRM system reduces storage space and costs
User Application Article The cost and physical storage space requirements of Erewash Borough Council's paper documents and files has been reduced with the introduction of an EDRM system from TOWER Software.
News from TOWER Software ( 9 April 2007)
Latest fasteners on show offer cost savings
Profil UK's latest high strength, cost saving assembly systems will be highlighted at the Fastening Solutions Exhibition which takes place at RAF Cosford on 26 April. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK ( 9 April 2007)
Multimedia keyboard has programmable keys
Cherry's Multimedia keyboard has ten laterally positioned XPress keys that can be individually programmed and clearly labelled using the Label Designer software.
News from Cherry Electrical Products ( 9 April 2007)
Award for tracking testing software
Seapine Software distributor, Contemporary Software, has announced that Seapine's TestTrack Studio has won the Jolt Product Excellence Award 2007 in the Bug and Defect Tracking Tools category.
News from Contemporary Software ( 9 April 2007)
IT service management and ITIL best practices
Entuity has announced that Excel Networks is a new member of the Entuity Channel Partner Network (ECPnet).
News from Entuity ( 9 April 2007)
In-house payroll switchover praised
User Application Article Topaz has helped to provide a seamless transition from bureau to 'in house' payroll activities at the South Wales site of the Panasonic Communications.
News from Topaz Computer Systems ( 9 April 2007)
WCM hosted solution ideal for SMEs
A technology audit carried out by Butler Group states that the analyst knows of only one WCM product that is a hosted service and also hosts the Web site.
News from Butler Group ( 9 April 2007)
Number portability investigated in study
Ofcom and Sagentia's public sector practice are to further investigate being able to retain fixed and mobile telephone numbers when changing operators and not pay for call forwarding.
News from Sagentia ( 9 April 2007)
Articulated robots march from the garden shed
Mitsubishi six-axis articulated robots for feeding a CNC milling machine have been installed at Brass Products, "the most high-tech garden shed you'll find", by robotics specialist Barr and Paatz.
News from Barr and Paatz ( 9 April 2007)
Analyser remote control via ethernet
Metrohm UK has introduced the ProcessLab analyser, which uses a standard Windows interface on a PC and can be controlled remotely via a local corporate Ethernet (TCP/IP based) Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 April 2007)
Indium gallium arsenide shortwave infrared camera
SUI (Sensors Unlimited), part of Goodrich Corporation, leaders in shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging sensors and near-infrared (NIR) camera systems, has introduced the SU640KTSX-1.7RT camera.
News from Sensors Unlimited ( 9 April 2007)
Cameras and CCD video systems sales and service
Toshiba Imaging has appointed Pacific Coast Visions to undertake sales and service of 3CCD colour cameras, colour and monochrome CCD video systems, remote heads and monitors in 11 western states.
News from Toshiba Imaging Systems Division ( 9 April 2007)
Effective product design workshop
Stat-Ease has created a product design workshop called "DOE for DFSS: Variation by Design (DDFSS)" which shows how to minimize expensive design rework and accelerate product scale-up.
News from Stat-Ease ( 9 April 2007)
New team for high performance servo drives
ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors) has decided to expand into the UK high-performance machinery drives market with the appointment of a new team.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 9 April 2007)
Starship drives fan China's power expansion.
Renold Gears is supplying two types of drive for air preheaters in Chinese power station boilers: a shaft mounted gear unit, based upon the TW series and another based on the HC series.
News from Renold Gears ( 9 April 2007)
Environmentally-friendly latching relays
Switchtec has introduced the RoHS compliant Hongfa latching relay, which requires just a short pulse of voltage to change state, thereby saving energy and the environment.
News from Switchtec ( 9 April 2007)
Warm white LED can run at up to 700 mA
Forge Europa and Cree Lighting have together created the energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly XR-E XLamp warm white LED which are qualified to run at up to 700 mA.
News from Forge Europa ( 9 April 2007)
Multiple in-mould decoration
Georg Kaufmann Formenbau has developed a "duo-lamination" system which enables the multiple in-mould decoration of vehicle interior elements in just one injection moulding machine.
News from Georg Kaufmann Formenbau AG ( 9 April 2007)
New head of corporate responsibility
Cranfield School of Management has announced the appointment of David Grayson as director of the newly established Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility.
News from Cranfield School of Management ( 9 April 2007)
Research services for training firm gets new man
Learning Light (LL) has appointed Steve Hill to be its new Head of Research Services.
News from Learning Light ( 9 April 2007)
Investment in contract medical manufacturing
Arrow Medical has invested GBP200,000 in silicone moulding facilities at a Herefordshire site to produce medical equipment such as sterile patient sets, laparoscopy packs and breathing equipment.
News from Arrow Medical ( 9 April 2007)
Powerful storage test tool platform
Finisar has introduced a second-generation PCI-Express (PCIe) protocol analyser for its Bus Doctor platform, which enables high performance correlation across multiple devices and protocols.
News from Finisar Corp ( 9 April 2007)
Silver jubilee offers green logistics solution
DPS International has achieved 'Best Vehicle Routing System 2007', an award bestowed by the Institute of Transport Management (ITM), for its Logix and Logixcentral software solutions.
News from DPS International ( 9 April 2007)
Alzheimer's rediscovered slides on world wide web
Carl Zeiss is presenting images of Alois Alzheimer's original microscope slides on the internet using the Zeiss MIRAX system, which possesses unprecedented image detail and colour reproduction.
News from Carl Zeiss ( 9 April 2007)
High quality loading and unloading solutions
Thorworld Industries will display loading bay equipment, safety aids and accessories on Stand M300 at 'Materials Handling Live', and a mobile yardramps will be set up near the main entrance.
News from Thorworld Industries ( 9 April 2007)
The heart of a temperature profiling system
The Q18 temperature data logger from Datapaq is ideal for the electronics assembly industry and is claimed to be the most powerful, flexible and robust available.
News from Datapaq ( 9 April 2007)
Cutting and forming polystyrene for fun
TB Davies (Cardiff) provided the polystyrene for a giant red nose as part of a fund raiser event for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day at RAF Marham.
News from TB Davies (Cardiff) ( 9 April 2007)
Embedded technology in digital height gauge range
Bowers Metrology, UK agents for the renowned Trimos Height Gauge range, have announced several advanced new features for the best selling Trimos Vectra Touch range.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 9 April 2007)
Flexible digital coating thickness gauges
The material-testing arm of the Bowers Metrology Group - CV Instruments - has launched the CG-300 series, a range of digital coating thickness gauges.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 9 April 2007)
Euro weighing instruments harmonisation
CECIP (Comite Europeen des Constructeurs d'Instruments de Pesage) will this year hold its annual general assembly in London at the invitation of The UK Weighing Federation (UKWF).
News from UK Weighing Federation ( 9 April 2007)
Hydrophobic but breathable membranes and fabrics
Donaldson Membranes, manufacturer of expanded mircoporous PTFE membranes, films and laminates, will be exhibiting the high quality Tetratex fabrics at Techtextil, Frankfurt, Germany.
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 9 April 2007)
Infrared camera offers wide temperature range
User Application Article Infrared Imaging Solutions (IIS) choose the FLIR Systems ThermaCAM P640 infrared camera not only for its superb image detail, but crucially for the wide temperature operating range. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 9 April 2007)
NVH and torque testing systems data analysed
Sciemetric has launched noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and torque testing systems, SigPOD NVH and SigPOD Torque, which combine automated on-the-line and off-line analysis using QualityWorX.
News from Sciemetric Instruments ( 9 April 2007)
Range of vibration isolation and levelling
Farrat Isolevel, experts in the field of vibration, noise and shock isolation of machinery, offer of a range of vibration damping and levelling mountings for machinery installation.
News from Farrat Isolevel ( 9 April 2007)
Electro-optical engineer sales increase
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has reported year-on-year increases in sales and net earnings for the second quarter ended February 28, 2007.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 9 April 2007)
Brochure details latest hardness testers
Hardness testing equipment specialist, Foundrax Engineering Products, has published a brochure of the Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers and universal ranges of hardness testers.
News from Foundrax Engineering Products ( 9 April 2007)
Data recovery protection for servers
Sonasoft's SonaSafe Point-Click Recovery software for Microsoft servers has proved popular with government institutions, offering data and e-mail back-up, storage and recovery facilities.
News from SonaSoft Corporation ( 9 April 2007)
Elevation of nickel to 'precious metal' status
Technical Background Article With the price of nickel hitting USD 1.00 per ounce, Arc Energy resources, makes the case for weld overlay cladding specialists being re-classified as craftsmen working with precious metals.
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 9 April 2007)
RF cables in marine tank radar systems
User Application Article Rosemount Tank Radar supplies nearly 60% of all new tank gauging installations on board tankers, and Quadrant has provided five of the required RF cable assemblies.
News from Quadrant Connections ( 9 April 2007)
GBP600,000 for logistics and transport services
Lawcris Panel Products has purchased 11 new trucks, ranging in size from 7.5 to 27 tonnes at a cost of more than GBP600,000.
News from Lawcris Panel Products ( 9 April 2007)
Largest hard rock tunnel boring machine
User Application Article To serve a Niagara hydro-electric project, DavyMarkham manufactured a cutter head support and a final drive housing for what is claimed to be world's largest hard rock TBM (tunnel boring machine).
News from DavyMarkham ( 9 April 2007)
Design activity in India booms
Beganto has seen sample requests from engineers and major distributors in India double annually.
News from Beganto ( 9 April 2007)
Cement company renews filter media contract
User Application Article Donaldson Membranes has again been awarded the order for 16000 m2 Tetratex ePTFE filter media for CBR, Lixhe, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Group in Belgium.
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 9 April 2007)
Extra-safe, cut-resistant glove and arm protection
Best Manufacturing and DuPont have teamed up to manufacturer industrial cut-resistant gloves and arm protection bearing the Kevlar trademark.
News from Best Manufacturing ( 9 April 2007)
High tolerance floor fixing for steelwork
Steelwork connection manufacturer, Access Technologies, has expanded its popular Floorfix range with the addition of an easy to work with Floorfix HT (high tolerance) fixing clip.
News from Access Technologies ( 9 April 2007)
Laser tool measuring races on
Specially-mounted Blum Novotest LaserControl NT Micro Compact System on a Heidenhain iTNC 530 CNC-controlled, Hermle C40U five-axis machining centre support Martin Gopp's Kawasaki motorcycle team.
News from Blum Novotest ( 9 April 2007)
Low-volume spectrometer without breaking the bank
Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC) has supported Specac in the design of a special portable spectrometer called Prospect XL 3000 that uses infra-red spectroscopy for use in process plants.
News from Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC) ( 9 April 2007)
Portable on-site scanning and inspection
GKS Inspection Services has purchased a fourth Faro Platinum portable-CMM articulated arm to increase the capacity of its Detroit-area dimensional inspection services.
News from GKS Inspection Services ( 9 April 2007)
Angle encoders with high edge definition
Heidenhain has introduced the ERA 4000 series of modular angle encoders which produce high quality output signals and permit high interpolation factors. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) ( 9 April 2007)
Tiny laser diode punches above its weight
Photonic Products has launched the Sanyo DL-8142-201 830nm high power, infrared wavelength laser diode with an optical output power of 150mW. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products ( 9 April 2007)
European website for cameras and imaging systems
Nikon Instruments, the camera and imaging system specialists, announced the launch of its European website. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 9 April 2007)
Torque ramp ensures smoother start for motor
To its PST Softstarter range of motors, ABB has added torque control, allowing users to select between normal voltage ramp and torque ramp, and a programmable analog output signal.
News from ABB Automation Tech (LV Products) ( 9 April 2007)
UK integrated automation exhibits in North West
LC Automation will be showcasing their integrated automation and net