News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 June
to Saturday 16 June 2007
Improved BIRT based SOA Governance
BIRT-based products support IBM Rational Portfolio Manager to improve SOA governance
News from Actuate (15 June 2007)
CAM provider opens Czech training facility
Technology Training Centre in the Czech Republic will provide industry with advanced CAM technical support and services for manufacturing complex parts.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (15 June 2007)
Keyboard purchases to aid charity
Cherry Electrical to auction products on eBay to helo the Iain Rennie Hospice, a registered charity in the Chilterns region
News from Cherry Electrical Products (15 June 2007)
Enabling transparency in the supply chain
Portal enables buying, selling and cross-enterprise collaboration, intuitive decision support and an enhanced end-user experience
News from Epicor (15 June 2007)
Best contemporary design using OneSpace
User Application Article CoCreate OneSpace Modeling helps Oce to design award-winning printing system
News from CoCreate Software (15 June 2007)
Syspro assists transmission specialist
User Application Article This phased approach to Syspro expansion helps Meltham Mills Engineering utilise shopfloor information and gain full traceability of products
News from K3 Business Technology Group (15 June 2007)
Mobile elevated work platform folds into van
The compact, mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) range from Zarges UK can easily be transported in commercial vans once folded up.
News from Zarges (UK) (15 June 2007)
Loading bay equipment supplier flourishes
Easilift Loading Systems continues to show good growth supplying dock levellers, shelters, seals, pods, industrial doors, high speed doors, vehicle restraints and lifting platforms.
News from Easilift Loading Systems (15 June 2007)
Optical coating services in the infrared spectrum
Deposition Sciences has developed an optical coating in the IR spectrum which is ideal for many sophisticated military, aerospace and industrial tasks that require robust coating solutions.
News from Deposition Sciences (15 June 2007)
High precision laser to be unveiled at show
A single-wavelength, high precision laser for interferometery and Raman imaging will be shown at Laser World of Photonics 2007, as well as a new Web site.
News from Bookham (15 June 2007)
Organic nanodispersion firm uses particle analyser
User Application Article Iota NanoSolutions Limited, a specialist in the formation of nanodispersions of organics, has found Malvern Instruments' Zetasizer Nano particle analyser an essential piece of equipment. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (15 June 2007)
Prismatic oil level indicators for awkward places
Elesa has announced a range of prismatic oil level indicators for oil reservoirs in awkward locations where lighting may be poor and viewing angles less than head on. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (15 June 2007)
Machine tools manufacturer rolls with torque
User Application Article Swiss-based manufacturer, Leistritz Thommen, purchased a pair of PW70 single reduction worm gear units from Renold Gears for their rolling machines.
News from Renold Gears (15 June 2007)
Highly-visible indicator with compact design
Banner Engineering has introduced the highly-visible K50L and K80L indicators with compact, low-profile designs for easy installation and use in challenging plant applications.
News from Banner Engineering (15 June 2007)
3D and 2D X-ray inspection system for conveyors
The AXIS-3D stand-alone 3D and 2D X-ray conveyor inspection system can be used for either automatic or manual inspection and provides an unparalleled imaging capability..
News from 3DX-Ray (15 June 2007)
Growing use of porous metal in medical devices
Mott's sintered porous metal products are used in medical applications requiring exact flow specifications, biocompatibility, high-temperature resistance and resistance to aggressive chemicals.
News from Mott (15 June 2007)
GigE vision camera with easy-to-use interface
The CV-A10/A70 series of high quality 1/2" progressive scan CCD cameras from JAI can now be used with the easy-to-use and flexible GigE vision interface. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (15 June 2007)
Aseptic carton packaging system debuts in Spain
Tetra Pak has delivered the first Tetra Gemina Aseptics, an aseptic carton packaging system, to Spanish juice producer J Garcia Carrion.
News from Tetra Pak (15 June 2007)
Bag-in-box packaging for Latvian school milk
Smith Plastics (Rapak) has supplied bag-in-box packaging for Latvian school milk, a contribution recognised at the 2007 Dairy Innovation Awards, organised by Zenith International Publishing.
News from Smith Plastics (Rapak) (15 June 2007)
RFID handheld reader/writer with connectivity
The Element RFID handheld reader/writer from Datalogic provides industrial Bluetooth connectivity to laptop, desktop, or PDA devices. Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning (15 June 2007)
Flow-thru viscometer and rheometer on a chip
RheoSense has developed the VROC, a flow-thru viscometer and rheometer on a chip, which measures viscosity, pressure, flow rate and temperature.
News from RheoSense (15 June 2007)
RNA integrity database for free sharing
Agilent Technologies has announced that its RNA integrity database is now available free of charge online and can eliminate the need to repeat validation experiments.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (15 June 2007)
Low cost noise and vibration testing
The Wave is an acoustic workstation from Metrum Information Storage for the noise and vibration testing of machinery and electronic, electrical and automotive components/equipment.
News from Metrum Information Storage (15 June 2007)
Stepper motors gain 4th supplier performance award
For the fourth consecutive year Portescap has received the TQRDCE (Technology, Quality, Responsiveness, Delivery, Cost, and Environmental) supplier performance award.
News from Portescap, a Danaher Motion Company (15 June 2007)
Process automation solutions for oil and gas
Endress + Hauser will be exhibiting their latest process automation solutions for the oil and gas industry at Offshore Europe 2007. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (15 June 2007)
New bespoke steel product company formed
Lifting Solutions has created a new company called Creative Steel Solutions to make bespoke steel products such as balustrades and Juliet balconies.
News from Lifting Solutions (15 June 2007)
Rugged, reliable snap-in mount push-buttons
EAO has announced the rugged Grayhill series of snap-in push-button switches in a choice of 6 colours with the option of custom legends. Brochure Available
News from EAO (15 June 2007)
Thermometric titration of aluminium antiperspirant
Metrohm UK has introduced the Titrotherm, a temperature sensor based on semiconductor technology, for determining the level of aluminum in antiperspirants. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 June 2007)
Technical sales manager for marking specialist
Technifor, the marking and traceability specialist, has appointed Jonny Grey as as technical sales manager for the Midlands, UK.
News from Technifor (15 June 2007)
Camera mounted on gimbal for airborne surveillance
Polytech will unveil at the forthcoming 47th Paris Air Show, the Cobolt 275 CG, a high performance camera mounted on a gimbal for airborne surveillance missions.
News from PolyTech (15 June 2007)
Lube oil pump manufacturer invests in CMM
Following big-size lube oil pump orders from a diesel engine manufacturer in Europe, Laxmi Oil Pumps and Systems has added four machining centres and a CMM to enhance measuring capability.
News from Laxmi Oil Pumps & Systems (15 June 2007)
Non-destructive atomic force microscopy technique
Agilent Technologies has introduced the Magnetic AC Mode III controller that significantly extends atomic force microscopy capabilities.
News from Agilent Technologies Europe (15 June 2007)
Process control software can increase profit
Geometric Process Control technology from Curvaceous Software provides a way to analyse process control, production control and alarm management. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (15 June 2007)
Dispensing robot for applying coatings to PCBs
Intertronics and partner, I and J Fisnar, have successfully conducted trials of a cartesian dispensing robot for automatically applying conformal coating to PCBs.
News from Intertronics (15 June 2007)
Plastic moisture content during processing
The 832 Thermoprep in conjunction with an 831 coulometer from Metrohm UK is suitable for the determination of plastic moisture content during processing. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (15 June 2007)
Postgraduate courses for metals industry
Sheffield Hallam University and The National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) have launched postgraduate courses in Materials and Manufacturing Management and Advanced Engineering Metals.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (15 June 2007)
Aerospace fuel line and tank cleaner developed
Achor and Enviro Tech Europe have developed EnSolv FLC, a formulation for dissolving oil residues and sludges in the fuel systems of aircraft, trains and other vehicles. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (15 June 2007)
Pump switch differentiates between oil and water
Hydrotech Solutions has introduced the Oil Smart pump switch which is suitable for lift shaft sumps, building basements or any collection point where rainwater ingress is a problem.
News from Hydrotech Solutions (15 June 2007)
Pressure comparators for easy calibration
Calibration Dynamics has introduced a range of pressure comparators for the testing, adjusting and calibrating of mechanical and electrical pressure devices by means of comparison.
News from Calibration Dynamics (15 June 2007)
Low cost pressure sensor for OEM applications
Roxspur Measurement and Control has announced the Sensit Economic Industrial Transmitter, a low-cost sensor for OEM pressure measurement.
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (15 June 2007)
Pressure-indicating sensor film for QA
User Application Article Sensor Products has announced Pressurex, a tactile pressure-indicating sensor film that helps assure quality in food and drug packaging.
News from Sensor Products (15 June 2007)
Sensors for roller alignment and crowning
Sensor Products has developed Sigma-Nip, sensors linked on a plastic carrier sheet for the maintenance of roller alignment and roller crowning.
News from Sensor Products (15 June 2007)
Folder-gluer belt ensures high folding quality
Habasit Rossi has developed a folder-gluer system which ensures high folding quality and productivity for the paper handling and mailing industries.
News from Habasit Rossi (15 June 2007)
Linear encoder keeps Welsh cranes on track
User Application Article Sick Stegmann has supplied a maintenance crane safety system to the Dinorwig hydroelectric power station located just a few miles from Mount Snowdon in North Wales, UK.
News from Sick (UK) (15 June 2007)
Ultra-high power fibre laser pump at show
Bookham will be launching an uncooled multimode laser module for fibre laser pumping at Laser 2007 which is designed to support current and next generation fibre laser systems.
News from Bookham (15 June 2007)
Analysis of parenteral particle formulations
Flow microscopy introduced by Christison Particle Technologies enables efficient, discriminating, characterisation of parenteral particle populations.
News from Christison Particle Technologies (15 June 2007)
Interactive cooling and heating calculation online
Heating and air conditioning specialists, Andrews Sykes, has announced an improved website with easy-to-use features such as a heating and cooling calculator.
News from Andrews Sykes Group (15 June 2007)
Bag and carton feeding distributor for Americas
Norwood/Allen has announced it will be the exclusive distributor of Bomers' bag feeding and carton feeding systems in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
News from Norwood Marking Systems (15 June 2007)
Electronic production equipment website goes live
Electronic production equipment specialist Kaisertech has launched its updated website with a range of products from 22 major manufacturers. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (15 June 2007)
Metal detector proves sensitive and reliable
User Application Article Contract packer, Grange Packaging and Distribution, has purchased some Mettler Toledo Safeline R series Signature metal detectors to check there are no metal particles in packaged chocolate powder. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 June 2007)
Motion and control technology moves to Warwick, UK
Following its acquisition by Parker Hannifin, the Midlands regional sales office of Parker SSD Drives has relocated from Rugby to Warwick.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (15 June 2007)
Reactive hot melt silicone sealants save time
Technical Background Article Dow Corning discusses how reactive hot melt silicone sealant technology can save appliance manufacturers time and money.
News from Dow Corning (15 June 2007)
Synthetic lubricants best for bearings and gears
Technical Background Article Dow Corning explains how synthetic lubricants are best for complex bearing and gear applications in extreme pressure situations, reducing costs and energy consumption.
News from Dow Corning (15 June 2007)
Testing TETRA phones for reliable communication
Willtek Communications has developed the 2303 Stabilock, an instrument for testing TETRA mobile phones with a simple user interface.
News from Willtek Communications (15 June 2007)
Drive solution catalogue live on the web
The Lenze DSC Drive Solution catalogue is available on-line, and includes a tool to generate CAD drawings of combinations of Lenze motors and geared motors. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (15 June 2007)
Non-contact pyrometers for reflective metals
Calex Electronics has announced the PRO series of high performance IR sensors from Williamson for extremely reflective metal targets at both high and low temperatures.
News from Calex Electronics (15 June 2007)
Microwave point level switching a safer option
Hawk Measurement Systems has introduced the Microwave Pulse Switch that enables point level switching for presence or absence of most solid and liquid materials.
News from Hawk Measurement America (15 June 2007)
Reflective beam smoke detectors for fire safety
One of the world's largest hydro-electric power stations, the Longtan Station in China, has bought 100 Fireray 100R reflective beam smoke detectors.
News from Fire Fighting Enterprises (15 June 2007)
CO2 sensor for industrial gas companies
ICx Photonics has announced the SensorChip-CO2-4P, a CO2 gas sensor suitable for applications where a 4P form factor is desirable and an OEM module is required.
News from ICx Photonics (15 June 2007)
US fabrication show highlights skills shortage
US manufacturers have integrated advanced technologies into many production processes to remain competitive, but growing skills shortages is a problem and will be discussed at the FABTECH exhibition.
News from Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Intl (15 June 2007)
Russian market business outlook improves
Most of 455 executives surveyed about perceptions of business risk and opportunity in Russia think the outlook there is significantly better than that of several other leading emerging markets.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (15 June 2007)
Air technology centre opened in UK
A 'centre of excellence' for the Gast group's air technology products, provides customer support, sales processing, order fulfilment and technical applications advice from experienced teams.
News from Gast Group (15 June 2007)
Air technology firm adds on compressors
The USA-based company, Gast Manufacturing, acquired JUN-AIR (UK) and its parent company JUN-AIR International - compressor manufacturers - and has since integrated the two companies.
News from Gast Group (15 June 2007)
Missler showcases TopSolid'Wood in Las Vegas
Integrated design, manufacturing and management (CAD/CAM/PDM) software specialising in wood processing to be showcased
News from Missler Software (15 June 2007)
Visual technology firm continues growth
Oxford Metrics Group, producer of image understanding, motion capture and visual effects technology products, shows continued growth with strong results for the six months ending March 2007.
News from OMG (15 June 2007)
Outsourcing receives positive outlook from buyers
Technical Background Article EquaTerra perspective paper on taking a reality check on today's outsourcing market reveals overall levels of satisfaction
News from EquaTerra (15 June 2007)
Lean initiatives for the supply chain
Technical Background Article Achieving successful supply chain-wide lean initiatives in the automotive industry by Hugh Murphy, business development manager, 3M Supply Chain Solutions
News from 3M Supply Chain Solutions (15 June 2007)
Lasers work and split brittle materials
Among various solid state laser developments to be shown at LASER 2007 is a thermal laser beam separation process to split brittle materials such as glass, ceramics and semiconductors.
News from Jenoptik (15 June 2007)
Visiprise reseller agreement with SAP
Visiprise Manufacturing complements and enhances the existing manufacturing execution capabilities of SAP applications
News from Visiprise (15 June 2007)
IT process automation firm names CTO
The chief technical officer responsible for driving product strategy and development direction for Opalis, a software IT process automation provider, is now Charles Crouchman.
News from Opalis (15 June 2007)
More competitive web design market
Technical Background Article Average value of ecommerce sites built remains at around GBP26,000 per design company for the year
News from Actinic (15 June 2007)
Medusa4 used by German school students
User Application Article German A-level students have taken part in a training course on Meduse4, the 2D/3D CAD system developed and marketed by CSG
News from CAD Schroer (15 June 2007)
High performance network device protocols
Advanced networking technology functionality such as mobility, wireless and advanced IP networking capabilities integrated into both VxWorks and Wind River Linux platforms
News from Wind River Software (15 June 2007)
Ethernet-based motion control system
User Application Article Powerlink compatible hardware reduces hardware and wiring on a new variant of Harland's Mercury labelling system Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (15 June 2007)
Real time single supply chain view
User Application Article Mohawk supplied with transportation management solution that facilitates automated, same-day shipping of orders and integrates with the company's current ERP system
News from Infor (15 June 2007)
Planet EV acquired by CTS International
CTS International uses worldwide leading position in microwave planning to enhance established Planet EV business.
News from CTS International (15 June 2007)
Diaphragm chuck eases fragile part machining
Holding a fragile workpiece without dmaging or distorting it has always been a problem, now a self-contained diaphragm chuck has a built-in air cylinder to provide better grip control.
News from Jato Precision (15 June 2007)
Thick turret tooling made for Pivatic presses
A high performance thick turret punching system for Pivatic punch presses increases tool performance and flexibility, offers extended tool life, and allows interchangeability with existing systems. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (15 June 2007)
RTM composites moulding simulated effectively
Software to simulate composites part manufacturing based on resin transfer moulding (RTM) and vacuum-assisted RTM will optimise thermal management of thick parts.
News from ESI Group (15 June 2007)
Wire EDM cycle times reduced by 25%
User Application Article In selecting new wire-EDM machine tools, a UK mould tool maker devised a complex workpiece, on which speed, accuracy and surface finish were judged; the EDMs purchesed reduce cycle times 25%.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (15 June 2007)
Sealing products firm buys USA manufacturer
Sealing products company, Trelleborg, has acquired a precision bearing and sealing products manufacturer, Hydro-Components Research and Development Corporation, in the USA.
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK (15 June 2007)
Collet chucks grip and hold tight tolerances
A reinforced collet chuck body and clamping nut deliver exceptional stability and a ground trapezoidal thread ensures absolute centering of the clamping nut on the chuck.
News from Command Tooling Systems (15 June 2007)
Abrasive flap discs last 30-40% longer
Claimed to last 30-40% longer than standard flap discs, an abrasive flap discs development has a thickness and size, which conform to curved and irregular surfaces.
News from Weiler Corporation (15 June 2007)
How sheet metal stamping firm chose CAD/CAM
User Application Article Before selecting the best CAD/CAM system for purpose, a German sheet metal stamping company set up a clearly defined profile for company and product requirements.
News from Vero International Group (15 June 2007)
CNC sliding head lathe fits automation ideal
User Application Article Pump manufacturer is making maximum use of automation to maintain competitiveness, and said a CNC sliding head mill/turn centre fits exactly into what the company is trying to achieve. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (15 June 2007)
Vertical machining centres raise part conformance
User Application Article Seven 5-axis, vertical machining centres, six equipped with individual 32-pallet storage systems, form the core of a Formula One racing team's high performance prismatic metalcutting capability.
News from Matsuura Machinery (15 June 2007)
Waste water treatment saves GBP 8000/year
User Application Article Waste water treatment system, that also processes waste machine tool cutting lubricants, has virtually eradicated the need to dispose of waste water off an engineering company's site.
News from Aqua-save Technologies (15 June 2007)
Multi-lingual rupture disks and panels catalogue
Oseco has issued a CD catalogue of its custom-engineered rupture disks, panels and other pressure relief products in six languages.
News from Oseco (14 June 2007)
Corrosion-resistant roller chain beats humidity
Iwis-Flexon, a high-performance roller chain manufacturer, has introduced a range of corrosion-resistant roller chains to withstand humid and corrosive environments.
News from Iwis-Flexon (14 June 2007)
Composites software provider expands to China
User Application Article Composites manufacturing engineering collaboration has been announced between ESI and Chinese aircraft manufacturer, Chengdu Aircraft Industry.
News from ESI Group (14 June 2007)
Industrial vehicle terminal specialist names CEO
New hire is to focus attention on securing technical product leadership in the manufacture of industrial vehicle terminals and growing the business.
News from DLoG (UK) (14 June 2007)
Forging presses upgraded in short time
UK heavy fabrication company is able to provide an expert service that can return forging presses, manipulators, to as-new or even superior condition, in a very short time time.
News from DavyMarkham (14 June 2007)
FeatureCAM for easier customisation
User Application Article FeatureCAM helps Cytopeia produce cell sorter customisation for life science researchers Brochure Available
News from Delcam (14 June 2007)
UGS plan for WEEE compliance
A worrying number of organisations are concerned that their WEEE compliance strategy is taking longer than expected according to UGS
News from Siemens PLM Software (14 June 2007)
CTS acquires wireless network planning software
CTS International has acquired the Planet EV wireless network planning software product line, intellectual property, technology assets and human capital, from Ericsson.
News from CTS International (14 June 2007)
Power sourcing switches win Award
JetNet 3705 series of power sourcing switches won the prestigious Best Choice Award at Computex Taipei due to ability to meet mission critical PoE applications
News from Korenix Technology (14 June 2007)
After sales service influenced wire EDM choice
User Application Article Two important factors influencing a toolroom's choice of replacement wire EDM machines were ultra-reliability and the standard of back-up and service from the supplier.
News from 600 Centre (14 June 2007)
Industrial wireless ethernet from Lancom
Lancom range ideally suited to production, manufacturing, utility, transportation and logistics companies
News from Lancom Systems (14 June 2007)
Lower cost, high accuracy feature CNC lathes
'Entry level' universal slant bed CNC lathes, priced in the UK at under GBP 38,000, offer high accuracy, simple graphical programming and 3D simulation.
News from DMG (UK) (14 June 2007)
Milling, machining programming software is faster
Developing software further for 5-axis machining to include a powerful tool axis editor program as well as improved memory management for more detailed, high tolerance work. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (14 June 2007)
Woodworking gets integrated CAD/CAM
Integrated CAD/CAM for custom woodworking outputs to the CNC plant floor through integrated CAM, which automatically produces the ISO code to manufacture parts on CNC machinery.
News from Missler Software (14 June 2007)
Multilingual EPOS from Andromeda
Number and currency formats added to major world language support on EPOS products
News from Andromeda (14 June 2007)
Production planning software base exceeds 2000
Preactor claims to have the largest installed base of any independent, production planning software company in the world.
News from Preactor International (14 June 2007)
Silica-based columns for transcend chromatography
Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed, for its transcend chromatography systems, silica-based TurboFlow XL columns suitable for clinical and pharmaceutical analysis.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Chromatography) (13 June 2007)
Control design systems for education and research
Quanser Control's modular range of control design systems for education and research has been introduced by Adept Scientific in the UK and Ireland. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 June 2007)
Particle size analyser investigates fuel injectors
User Application Article Researchers at CORIA, part of the University of Rouen in France, have utilised a Spraytec particle size analyser from Malvern Instruments to gain new insight into fuel injector behaviour. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (13 June 2007)
Twenty years of 3D laser scanners
Laser Design has celebrated twenty years of supplying 3D laser scanners for aerospace, automotive and electronics companies, as well as medical devices and reverse engineering solutions.
News from Laser Design (13 June 2007)
Colour standardisation and management exhibit
Alwan Colour Expertise will be showcasing their colour standardisation and management solutions at FESPA 2007 in Hall 25 - J2115.
News from FESPA (13 June 2007)
High quality inline laminating solution
GBC will showcase its inline laminating solution in combination with the HP Scitex FB6700, a high-productivity digital press for high-quality POP displays and short-run packaging, at FESPA 2007.
News from FESPA (13 June 2007)
Fine-quality digital UV flatbed printer
At FESPA 2007, Inca Digital Printers launched the Spyder 320 Q Fine Quality digital UV flatbed printer with a fine resolution of 10 picolitre drop size at production speeds of up to 37 sqm/hr.
News from FESPA (13 June 2007)
High throughput, mid-speed display printer
Inca Digital and Fujifilm Sericol launched an enhanced Columbia Turbo at FESPA 2007 which adds more than 20 percent to throughput for mid-speed production modes.
News from FESPA (13 June 2007)
Presale of high definition colour video camera
Wilco Imaging is taking pre-orders of the remote head IK-HD1, a 3-CCD Prism block high definition colour video camera from Toshiba Imaging.
News from Wilco Imaging (13 June 2007)
Metrology probe ensures vehicle quality
User Application Article The Metrology Department at the Dresden VW plant has been using T-Probes from Leica Geosystems to ensure the build quality of its vehicles.
News from Leica Geosystems AG (13 June 2007)
Small CCTV camera for hazardous areas
R Stahl claims to have manufactured the world's smallest explosion-proof camera with touch screen monitoring, suitable for hazardous areas.
News from Stahl (13 June 2007)
Level sensing probe ensures smooth processing
Diba Industries has introduced conductive level sensing probes to monitor sample levels in cuvettes, as well as waste, reagent, and buffer solutions and also notify instrument software.
News from Diba Industries (13 June 2007)
Contractor completes process equipment removal
User Application Article Dallas Contracting and Perry Videx have completed a equipment purchase and removal project in less than one week with no incidents or injuries.
News from Dallas Contracting (13 June 2007)
Online energy meters for operational productivity
Environmental power specialist, Ener-g Efficiency, has introduced online automatic meter monitoring to aid energy management for business.
News from ENER.G (13 June 2007)
President of body and chassis systems appointed
At the company headquarters in Novi, MI, Cooper-Standard Automotive has appointed Keith D Stephenson as President of Global Body and Chassis Systems.
News from Cooper-Standard Automotive World (13 June 2007)
Battery chipset with overcurrent protection
Intersil has developed integrated cell balancing and overcurrent protection ICs for multi-cell Li-ion battery packs which will simplify design processes.
News from Intersil (13 June 2007)
New product manager for compressed air products
Meech Air Technology has appointed Iain Cameron as International Product Manager for its range of compressed air products.
News from Meech Air Technology (13 June 2007)
Chipsets for a complete CPU power solution
International Rectifier has introduced the IR3500 Control IC and IR3505 Phase IC chipsets which reduce external part counts by 25 percent and shrink powertrain footprints by 45 percent.
News from International Rectifier (13 June 2007)
Apprentices through to engineering final
Two 18-year-old apprentices from Shearline have made it through to the final of the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) East Midlands and Mid-Anglia's Apprentice of the Year competition.
News from Shearline Engineering (13 June 2007)
Cable management products in Hollywood film
Over GBP5,000 worth of Newlec cable management stock, including cable trays, trunking and channel accessories were used to create a spaceship in a Hollywood film.
News from Newey and Eyre (13 June 2007)
Range of hardness testers discounted
Foundrax has introduced a range of Rockwell, Vickers And Universal hardness testers with discounts of up to GBP3000 until end of September 2007.
News from Foundrax Engineering Products (13 June 2007)
Operator interface panel with advanced TFT display
Red Lion Controls has introduced the model G306A operator interface panel which features advanced TFT display for crisp images and excellent readability.
News from Red Lion Controls USA (13 June 2007)
Investment in CNC sliding head technology a first
Rodmatic Hytec has invested GBP400,000 in CNC sliding head technology, a mill/turn centre and a two-axis lathe to accommodate batch sizes of between 100 and 2,000 parts.
News from Rodmatic (13 June 2007)
Improved air compressor has larger motor
Thorite has improved the Diamond "Professional" series 3hp air compressor with a larger motor and pump to generate additional compressed air.
News from Thorite (13 June 2007)
Assembly of two swivel clamp connectors
J W Winco has introduced metric swivel clamp connector joints made of aluminum, with either a black-plastic-coated finish or a matt shot-blasted finish
News from Winco (13 June 2007)
Range of high efficiency, energy saving lighting
Electrical wholesaler Newey and Eyre has launched a campaign, in association with Cooper Lighting, promoting a wide range of high efficiency, energy saving lighting products.
News from Newey and Eyre (13 June 2007)
Metals analyser bought by Indian steel company
Tata Steel has purchased Thermo Fisher Scientific's ARL 4460 Optical Emission metals analyser with SMS-2000 automation for their steel melting shop at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand State, India.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (13 June 2007)
Customised colour spectral analysis on show
MAZeT will be showcasing customer-specific solutions for colour analysis and spectral sensor systems, and it latest products at the Sensor + Test 2007 trade fair.
News from Mazet (13 June 2007)
Suite of graphic art production workflow tools
Exclusive UK distributor, Turning Point, will be launching Dalim Software's latest graphic art workflow and soft proofing solutions in association with Dalim and Apple UK.
News from Turning Point Innovation (13 June 2007)
DC response accelerometers withstand shock
Bruel and Kjaer has launched a range of versatile DC Response Accelerometers suitable for testing dynamic acceleration effects on a number of applications.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (13 June 2007)
Easy specification with on line configurator
Simple selection method and self-calculation functionality of on line configurator removes time and complexity from configuration process
News from Bosch Rexroth (13 June 2007)
Sanchem coating system deal for Europe
Houghton Europe enter agreement with Sanchem to sell chrome free conversion coating systems in Europe
News from Houghton Plc (13 June 2007)
Industrial and military servos for extreme uses
Intelligent digital servo drives and powerful analog amplifiers are MIL standard-compliant and highly durable Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (13 June 2007)
High performance machining centre at Siemens
User Application Article Heller deliver high performance MCi 25 horizontal machining centre for turbine blade production at Siemens power generation plant in Newcastle Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (13 June 2007)
Gildemeister reports good first quarter
Home, European and Asian markets have significantly contributed to first quarter success for Gildermeister
News from Gildemeister (13 June 2007)
Show evaluation leads to successful order for DEK
User Application Article DEK sell Horizon 03i machine to FAW Electronics at Nepcon 2007 after evaluation
News from DEK (13 June 2007)
1st quarter UK manufacturing performance report
Technical Background Article Strong growth in UK market contributes to 1st quarter performance improvements in UK manufacturing industry
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (13 June 2007)
600 group controls Toyoda machine tool spares
Toyoda-Mitsui Seiki machine tool spares and service is now the responsibility of the 600 Group - the group's 600 Centre also markets the machine tools in the UK.
News from 600 Group (13 June 2007)
Production index figures are welcome, says Bank
Barclays Bank saw encouragement in the UK manufacturing output rise during April, during which UK interest rates were held steady.
News from Barclays (13 June 2007)
Laser cutting product line enhanced
Orion CO2 laser cutting machine portfolio enhanced with new features
News from LVD (UK) (13 June 2007)
Pressbrake offline programming simplified
Offline programming software for CNC press brakes is an integrated, PC-based CAD/CAM system that simplifies programming with the help of simulation.
News from LVD (UK) (13 June 2007)
System combines sawing and drilling
Drilling system and straight cut band saw has been combined into one production line and can be installed in any existing material handling system.
News from Voortman Automatisering BV (13 June 2007)
Success for Korean machine tool show
South Korean machine tool exhibition reported a 12% increase in visitors and reflected the country's premier machine tool producer, Doosan, among the world's top five machine tool builders.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (13 June 2007)
King Automotive invests in machining centres
User Application Article UK Tier One automotive supplier has invested over GBP 3 million in three automated machining lines based on gantry robot-fed twin-pallet machining centres to produce steering knuckles. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (13 June 2007)
Optimal trip generation for smaller vehicle fleets
Map and guide trip planning software provides vehicle fleets of any size with an optimum overview of all trips
News from PTV Planung Transport Verkehr (13 June 2007)
Vitra supports direct interface to CAP Studio
Furniture configuration application from Vitra integrates with CAP Studio, 20-20's office planning software product.
News from 20-20 Technologies (13 June 2007)
Engineering software company restructures
Engineering software producer, Hima-Sella, has changed its management structure after management 'buy in' backed by the Co-operative Bank.
News from Hima-Sella (13 June 2007)
Visitor boost for reservation site
User Application Article Online reservation site uses MySQL open source database to process tens of thousands of online bookings per day
News from MySQL AB (13 June 2007)
Vector signal generator with modulation abilities
Model 2910 V2.0 includes additional wireless signal generation waveforms, a new power calibration feature, and increased ARB memory Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (13 June 2007)
Open source ERP gains 200,000 downloads
Openbravo remains a popular download from development and download repository of open source code and applications
News from Openbravo (13 June 2007)
Stainless steel costs reduced by sourcing
User Application Article Newburgh Engineering has made substantial savings on stainless steel using the sourcing and market purchasing expertise of Vendigital, despite a rising market.
News from Vendigital (13 June 2007)
Plastics engineering firm reorganises business
Following the solid growth in two of its product divisions, including an intelligent membrane that pinpoints leaks, DRC Polymers is reorganising and refocusing its business aims.
News from DRC Polymer Products (13 June 2007)
Ball screws with reduced wear and torque variation
Danaher Motion, has launched a new range of Thomson ball screws featuring a complete redesign of the ball recirculation mechanism of the nuts which results in even less wear.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (13 June 2007)
Custom laser beam expanders are easy to use
Optical Surfaces has developed laser beam expanders which are easy to use, highly efficient and produce no central obscuration.
News from Optical Surfaces (13 June 2007)
Industrial cabinet outlet for Ethernet cabling
Harting has introduced an industrial cabinet outlet that is designed to speed the installation of industrial Ethernet cabling, and provide neat and tidy cable routing.
News from Harting (13 June 2007)
Wireless temperature and humidity data logger
Hart Scientific has announced the high-accuracy1620A temperature and humidity data logger with wireless, Ethernet, and RS-232 communications. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (13 June 2007)
Calibration of temperature sensors in lab or field
Hart Scientific has introduced metrology wells for the calibration of a wide variety of thermometers and temperature sensors in the laboratory and field. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (13 June 2007)
Dual full-bridge motor driver IC for two DC motors
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has announced the cost-effective A3995, a DMOS full-bridge motor driver IC designed to control two DC motors.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (13 June 2007)
Tin cans - a possible source of food contamination
Technical Background Article Metrohm UK discusses the risk of tin, organic lacquers and lead in canned food, and outlines the methods available for determining their concentration levels. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (13 June 2007)
Oxidative stability of diesel and biodiesel
The 873, based on the 743 Rancimat from Metrohm UK, is specifically designed to analyse the oxidative stability of biodiesel, diesel and blends. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (13 June 2007)
Bearings supplied for infrared camera in telescope
User Application Article Bearings and engineering analysis for the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA) were supplied by R A Rodriguez, UK representatives for the Kaydon Corporation.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (13 June 2007)
Quality assurance system for triple-play IPTV
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has announced the NQMSpacket Network Quality Monitoring System, a quality assurance system for triple-play IP services.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (13 June 2007)
Easy-to-use coating thickness gauges
Bowers Metrology has launched the CV-CG200 range of coating thickness gauges with a choice of sturdy handheld units with integrated probes for F or N, or FN applications.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (13 June 2007)
Dark-grey label printers beat factory grime
Citizen Systems Europe has introduced the CLP-521, CLP-621 and CLP- 631desktop label printers of robust all-metal, dark-grey design which are ideal for industrial environments. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Systems Europe (13 June 2007)
Label industry lifetime achievement award winner
Andrew Jack of Dow Corning has been named winner of the R Stanton Avery Lifetime Achievement award at the Label Industry Global Awards.
News from Labelexpo (13 June 2007)
Portable and waterproof wireless data loggers
T and D has introduced the RTR-5 range of portable and waterproof wireless data loggers which can be used to monitor temperature, humidity, voltage and pulses on/off cycles.
News from T and D (13 June 2007)
Logistics and distribution firm in Asia acquired
Cougar Logistics and Menlo Worldwide have signed an agreement whereby Menlo will purchase Cougar Holdings, and its primary subsidiary, Cougar Express Logistics.
News from Menlo Worldwide (13 June 2007)
Industrial encoder company celebrates 30 years
BEI Industrial Encoder has celebrated 30 years producing high-quality optical encoders specifically for the industrial marketplace.
News from BEI Industrial Encoder Division (13 June 2007)
Gas burners for the metals industry demonstrated
Gas burners for the iron, steel and metals industries offer improved yield and quality, enhanced throughput and reduced costs, as well as limited environmental impact.
News from Linde Gas (13 June 2007)
Tablet weight sorter checks medical chewing gum
User Application Article Fertin Pharma has purchased a a SADE SP Benchtop tablet/capsule weight sorter from CI Electronics to check its medical chewing gum is within tolerance.
News from CI Electronics (13 June 2007)
Moisture content determination by titration
The TitraLab 580 monoburette and TitraLab 585 biburette Karl Fischer titration workstations from Radiometer Analytical provide efficient moisture content determination.
News from Radiometer Analytical (13 June 2007)
Linux clustering for IBM Rational ClearCase
Validation of LifeKeeper Protection suite demonstrates integration with key products in IBM Software Development Platform
News from SteelEye Technology (13 June 2007)
Sheet metal software aids subcontractor growth
User Application Article Sheet metalworking CAM system used in laser cutting and profiling is helping a subcontracter to support volume of growth in producing a wide variety of parts.
News from Lantek Systems (13 June 2007)
Rugged computers for contruction
Magnum rugged computer range can be mounted into cranes, dump trucks and onboard forklifts
News from Glacier Computer (13 June 2007)
Enterprise software firm ups profitability
With 14% year on year growth, producer of enterprise management software,Infor has increased its dominance in distribution and wholesale market.
News from Infor (13 June 2007)
Data management for BOC Edwards
User Application Article Autodesk Productstream to manage data from BOC Edward's overseas sites producing non-standard systemised products Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (13 June 2007)
Agreement made on structured content management
Web 2.0 technologies to be used integrate Astoria structured content management products with Idiom WorldServer On-Demand online globalization management system.
News from Astoria Software (13 June 2007)
IsaGraf chosen for Kingfisher Plus+
User Application Article Using Isagraf 5, Kingfisher Plus+ RTU users will have the ability to use the IEC 61499 standard to create distributed control applications.
News from ICS Triplex Isagraf (13 June 2007)
Far East automation firm sets up research facility
To develop its core competencies further in the fields of sensing and control technology, Omron has opened a research centre in China - its first outside of Japan.
News from Omron Corp (13 June 2007)
Graphic recorders for heat treatment shops
6180 AeroDAQ recorder enables heat treatment shops to comply with AMS2750 Revision D
News from Eurotherm (13 June 2007)
RFID tag with independent intelligence
Identec Solutions has developed a satellite assisted tag that can isolate the specific location and movement of an asset.
News from Identec Solutions (13 June 2007)
Easy cure high temperature epoxy adhesive
Epoxy adhesive combines room temperature curing with high temperature performance along with good physical strength and dielectric properties
News from Master Bond (13 June 2007)
Electronic manufacturing growth in Eastern Europe
Technical Background Article Rost and Sullivan analysis indicates high growth for Eastern Europe in the field of electronics manufacturing services
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 June 2007)
Agreement to expand supply chain market
By signing a reseller agreement with Infovide-Matrix, active in Poland and the Ukraine, i2 to improve collaboration between suppliers in those countries and western markets.
News from i2 Technologies (13 June 2007)
High strength steel for roll forming
Advanced high strength roll forming steel offers high yield strength, good dimensional stability and suitability for being formed to tight radii.
News from SSAB Tunnplat (13 June 2007)
Connectors for embedded fibre optics
Empire enables external monitoring equipment to be connected to embedded fibre eliminating fixed flying lead connection problems
News from Deutsch (13 June 2007)
Increased efficiency for wheel blast machines
Titan turbine shot blast machine increases efficiency by improving the blast performance of existing machinery and drastically reducing downtime and cutting production costs. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (13 June 2007)
Transicon control system assists Steel and Allow
User Application Article Transicon undertakes major control system overhaul at Steel and Alloy
News from Transicon (13 June 2007)
New version of Ulys from Laselec
New wire and cable marking machines for the aerospace industry released by Laselec
News from Laselec (13 June 2007)
Accurate and reliable limit detection
Liquicap M probe for liquids can be used both in vacuums and in overpressure up to 100 bar Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (13 June 2007)
Plier manufacturer benefits from waterjets
Jet machining centre results in improved manufacturing efficiency and flexibility at Maun Industries
News from Omax (13 June 2007)
Universal power supplies for automation systems
Phaseo universal power supplies provide convenient and cost-effective solutions to guard against supply interruptions
News from Schneider Electric (13 June 2007)
New head of REMA secretariat
John Lloyd was appointed as new secretary of the Reflective Equipment Manufacturers' Association.
News from Retroreflective Equipment Manufacturers Assoc. (13 June 2007)
Eco compliant high technology materials
LNP Starflam compounds offer high-end mechanical and electrical properties that exceed those of traditional materials that use brominated and red phosphorus additives
News from Plateau Systems (13 June 2007)
Rotary sensor for operation in harsh environments
Penny + Giles has introduced the rugged SRS280 rotary sensor which is protected against the ingress of water, dust and dirt. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (12 June 2007)
Business leaders visit tool and die company
Sir Alan Jones, Chairman of SEMTA, and Terry Slater, CEO, EEF Western and Director, EEF Cymru Wales visited expanding Welsh engineering company, FSG Tool and Die, on May 11th 2007.
News from FSG Tool and Die (12 June 2007)
Precision engineering company invest in re-brand
Staffordshire Precision Engineering are investing money awarded by Advantage West Midlands, via their Accelerate initiative, on a new logo, website, stationery and signage.
News from Staffordshire Precision Engineering (12 June 2007)
Economical reconditioned engines a success
Deutz's Xchange service provides reconditioned diesel and gas engines and parts for a fast, economical, high-quality alternative to new engines.
News from Deutz UK (12 June 2007)
Transmitter for residual chlorine monitoring
Analytical Technology has introduced the B20 Recording Chlorine Transmitter for residual chlorine monitoring which is suitable for portable water and the treatment of process water. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (12 June 2007)
Cambridgeshire manufacturing company sales grow
Shearline, who offer a complete design to manufacture service, has announced a 17.5 percent increase in sales for the year ending March 2007.
News from Shearline Engineering (12 June 2007)
Contract electronics manufacturing improved
GSPK Electronics showed a total outsourcing service for contract electronics manufacturing, which offers a much wider range of value-added services.
News from GSPK Electronics (12 June 2007)
Corrosion-proof cladding for offshore pipeline
User Application Article Arc Energy Resources has added a corrosion-proof cladding, using 16 plates of 3mm Alloy 59, to an 8.65m long, 16in diameter Superduplex riser for a pipeline company.
News from Arc Energy Resources (12 June 2007)
Labelling seminars filling up fast
European and global label markets and the future of label converting are two keynote seminar sessions at Labelexpo Europe 2007, which will focus on practical business information.
News from Labelexpo (12 June 2007)
Via showcases NanoBook reference design
Via CEO explains key elements of PC2.0 along with the VIA NanoBook UMD Reference Design and a prototype of the Mobile-ITX mainboard
News from VIA Technologies (12 June 2007)
Governance healthcheck service helps buyers
Subscription-based governance healthcheck service helps buyers retain strategic and financial intent.
News from EquaTerra (12 June 2007)
Demand for workplace performance measurement
Technical Background Article SumTotal Systems has identifie a lack of systematic means of measuring workforce performance - too many companies rely on paper-based systems.
News from SumTotal Systems (12 June 2007)
Akamai creates internet health check
Akamai's health check system provides visual understanding of why some Web traffic may be slow, infected, or simply non-existent
News from Akamai Technologies (12 June 2007)
Latest 5-axis machining techniques demonstrated
Learn about latest 5-axis machining and high speed technology from Mikron and preview Sescoi's WorkNC G3 at forthcoming French open days.
News from Sescoi International (12 June 2007)
Latest CAM software covers machining, EDM
Latest Esprit software includes updated features including enhancements and new functionalities for milling, turning and wire EDM programming. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (12 June 2007)
Wonderware picks up Frost and Sullivan award
Wonderware recognised for innovative software solutions by Frost and Sullivan for fourth year in a row
News from Invensys Wonderware (12 June 2007)
Battery charger and conditioner for Macs
NewerTech Intelligent Battery Charging Station was designed with the dual purpose to both charge and condition batteries
News from NewerTech (12 June 2007)
Automatic customer order processing from ITESoft
User Application Article Pfizer France improves order capture and automatic order processing applications with FreeMind for Orders from ITESoft
News from ITE Soft (12 June 2007)
Digital prototyping for weighing company
User Application Article 3D digital prototyping minimises manual intervention during transfer of designs from production office to manufacturing
News from Micro Concepts (12 June 2007)
Profisafe specified for wireless networks
Profisafe profile now specifies conditions for safely transmitting data via WLAN and Bluetooth and has been assessed and approved by the BGIA and TUV.
News from Profibus Group (12 June 2007)
ECM software firm acquired by BlueCielo
The acquisition of DataCore - a specialist in implementing electronic data management - supports BlueCielo's growth in the ECM market.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (12 June 2007)
Digital content market transformed by ONstor
User Application Article File storage systems by ONstor allows NXTbook Media to grow storage both flexibly and cost-effectively.
News from ONStor (12 June 2007)
Higher display performance with optical bonding
Innovative G-bond process claimed to be highest performing display enhancement technique in the industry.
News from GDS (12 June 2007)
Non flammable degreasing formulation
Vaposol AMC, from Stowlin Croftshaw, is a non-flammable formulation with no components classified with the prohibited risk phrases R45, R60, R62 or R63, designed specifically for vapour degreasing. Brochure Available
News from Stowlin Croftshaw (12 June 2007)
Customised linear motor shipments commence to US
Manufacturer of customised linear motors and other special electric motors has begun shipping customised motors for use in automotive interior electric seating.
News from Harbin Electric (12 June 2007)
Quick deployment of instrument to LIMS interfaces
To ensure that instrument interfaces will operating on time and within budget, a fixed cost, on-line service uses WebEx to speed instrument to LIMS interfaces.
News from Labtronics (12 June 2007)
Des Moines firm invests in digital labels
User Application Article Label Advantage, a custom manufacturer of labels and tags, has been using Rotoflex's Vericut 2 for reliable digital label production.
News from Rotoflex Tooling (12 June 2007)
Injection-moulded and sub-assembly solutions
From its manufacturing facilities at Hereford, A K Industries (AKI) has been providing technically demanding, injection-moulded component and sub-assembly solutions to more than 50 industries.
News from A K Industries (12 June 2007)
Acquisition of automotive manufacturing plants
Cooper-Standard Automotive has agreed to acquire certain operations of Metzeler Automotive Profile Systems in Europe and Asia.
News from Cooper-Standard Automotive World (12 June 2007)
High shock resistant accelerometers
DC response accelerometers can withstand high mechanical shocks of up to 10 000g and have been gas-damped
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (12 June 2007)
Lone worker system awarded
Connexion2's SoloProtect wins ACPO Award at IFSEC.
News from Connexion2 (12 June 2007)
Laser technology reverse-engineering equipment
User Application Article An organisation has successfully used Faro's Platinum ScanArm reverse-engineering equipment to scan the inside of an aircraft engine compartment. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (12 June 2007)
Laser scanner remodels tugboat into luxury yacht
Geospatial Survey Solutions and Deri Jones and Associates performed a 3D survey of a tugboat - enabling it to be transformed into a luxury yacht - using a Faro Laser Scanner. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (12 June 2007)
Stock transparency improves asset management
Online portal and asset database provides more effective and profitable asset management
News from Deritend Group (11 June 2007)
Initial boost for mobile computing business
PSC mobile computing business unit integration with Datalogic gets off to a flying start Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning (11 June 2007)
Another free product CD from Sixnet
Key CD features include etherbus series of industrial power over ethernet products Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (11 June 2007)
Increased performance for critical networks
Entuity introduces the eye of the storm netflow tracker integration module through a partnership with Fluke Networks.
News from Entuity (11 June 2007)
Managed modularized workgroup switches
Workgroup switch is a high performance, managed, stackable switch that offers reliable connection to the backbone and can interconnect a number of workgroup users
News from Ethernet Direct (11 June 2007)
Communication terminal for manufacturing
New DLoG industrial PC provides ideal terminal solution for manufacturing, quality control and logistics communications
News from DLoG (UK) (11 June 2007)
Supply chain improvements at Danone
User Application Article ILOG Plant PowerOps provides Danone group with improved manufacturing and supply chain performance
News from ILOG (11 June 2007)
Dual-turret lathe has swing robot part handling
600 Centre is to introduce three additions to its Fuji range of high production CNC lathes at EMO 2007.
News from 600 Centre (11 June 2007)
Electronics show upbeat with seminars
Nepcon 2007 featured an upgraded seminar programme and, says the organiser, was well received by visitors right across the electronics sector.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (11 June 2007)
Effective methods for optimum performance in book
A book entitled "Alarm Management: Seven Effective Methods for Optimum Performance" by Bill R Hollifield and Eddie Habibi has been published by ISA.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (11 June 2007)
Workforce development program priorities
The creation of smart strategies and building momentum by ISA will, says the organisation, empower current professionals and attract the next generation via its workforce development program.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (11 June 2007)
Hazardous area mining equipment group announced
The ISA-SP12 standards committee, Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Locations, has established a new mining working group to develop standards for equipment.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (11 June 2007)
Best fixed-rate loan options should be sought
FPB members should take their time to find the best fixed-rate loan options while interest rates remain at their highest level for 7 years, according to the Forum for Private Business.
News from Forum of Private Business (11 June 2007)
Collaboration on mass spectrometry interpretation
Waters and Rosetta Biosoftware will collaborate to advance the analysis of complex biological mixtures, the focus being on comprehensive mass spectrometry (MS) data interpretation.
News from Waters (11 June 2007)
Large reference calibration beads for imagers
Whitehouse Scientific has extended its range of NIST traceable reference calibration beads for image analysers with single size glass beads of greater than 1 mm in diameter. Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (11 June 2007)
Catalogue of regulators, transducers and relays
ControlAir has released a redesigned short-form catalogue of its precision air pressure regulators, transducers and relays.
News from ControlAir (11 June 2007)
Portable welding fumes and dust extraction unit
Flextraction has introduced the 'Handycart', a portable high-vacuum cartridge filter for welding fumes and dust, made by Teka, Germany.
News from Flextraction (11 June 2007)
Infrared training centre adds new courses for 2007
Flir Systems, a leader in infrared cameras, has introduced classes on RTools for SC6000/4000 and IR Thermography for Weatherization at its infrared training centre. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (11 June 2007)
Brushless motor enhances fume extraction system
OK International has introduced brushless motor technology into its BVX-200 fume extraction system for longer operating lifetime and improved extraction performance. Brochure Available
News from OK International (11 June 2007)
Maintenance of production machinery expands in UK
Brammer, a supplier of products for the repair and maintenance of production machinery, has announced the expansion of its operations at the Slough Trading Estate, UK.
News from Brammer (11 June 2007)
Productivity solution for low-cost drug testing
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the TurboTox GC/MS productivity solution for drug abuse testing, which ensures low cost per test and maximum uptime.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) (11 June 2007)
Battery-powered, accurate digital pressure gauges
Impress Sensors and Systems has announced the 'Baroli' range of battery-powered digital pressure gauges, which can replace inaccurate mechanical gauges.
News from Impress Sensors and Systems (11 June 2007)
Visual flame detector with greater sensitivity
Micropack has announced the FDS-301 visual flame detector with superior-quality colour video images, and greater sensitivity.
News from MICROPACK Detection (Americas) (11 June 2007)
Vacuum equipment manufacturer acquisition complete
CCMP Capital has completed the acquisition of BOC Edwards, a manufacturer of vacuum equipment, from The Linde Group.
News from Edwards (11 June 2007)
High power LEDs distribution in UK and Ireland
Anglia has signed a distribution agreement with Cree to sell the high performance Cree XLamp power LEDs in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
News from Anglia (11 June 2007)
Machine breakdown repair saves weeks of downtime
User Application Article Moog fitted a new controller to an Ovenable Board packaging machine for Coppice Alupack, saving a possible six-weeks of downtime. Brochure Available
News from Moog Controls (11 June 2007)
Honing firm acquires 'investors in people' status
Cheltenham-based Apperley Honing, a specialist honing company, has been awarded 'Investors in People' status after a year-long application procedure.
News from Apperley Honing (11 June 2007)
Materials planning and supply a success for CEM
GSPK Electronics, a specialist in contract electronics manufacturing (CEM), has received a certificate for their materials planning and supply chain by Yorkshire Forward.
News from GSPK Electronics (11 June 2007)
Cyklop follows sun to leading blind manufacturer
Fast and economical end of line packaging is being enjoyed to a manufacturer of window blinds and accessories by new semi-automatic stretch wrapping equipment supplied by Cyklop UK .
News from Cyklop UK (11 June 2007)
Versatile Mistral wipes out packaging problems
A uniquely customised Mistral modified atmosphere flowrapping systemis the latest in a line of successes experienced by specialist textile products company Severn Delta.
News from PFM Packing Machinery (11 June 2007)
Gold Sponsors offer Machine Vision evaluation
As Gold Sponsors of the Machine Vision in European Manufacturing Conference, Firstsight Vision is offering a FREE Machine Vision evaluation for anybody booking a place on the conference Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (11 June 2007)
Check your electricity meter for savings
Larger organisations using half-hourly electricity meters could be wasting thousands of pounds on their meter rental charges, warns energy management business Utility Auditing.
News from Utility Auditing (11 June 2007)
A 'hands free' scanner is cordless
A 'hands free' scanner is cordless, provides complete mobility and uses form factors based on flashlight technology for a highly ergonomic design.
News from Zetes (11 June 2007)
Bibliographic reference software for Windows
EndNote X1 introduces custom groups to view and manage subsets of references and integration with Microsoft Word 2007 Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (11 June 2007)
SCADA system with integrated e-mail
ARC Informatique's redundancy capabilities give end users access to key data with maximum application availability
News from ARC Informatique (11 June 2007)
Data flow data integration solution
Unique architecture enables high-volume data transfer, rapid query-based extracts, analysis, and reporting
News from Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software (11 June 2007)
Nanobook UMD reference design
NanoBook is powered by the ultra low voltage 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor and delivers up to 5 hours of battery life
News from VIA Technologies (11 June 2007)
Abas ERP for precision tool manufacturer
User Application Article Each customer-specific solution at mimatic Zettl can be engineered to perfection levels with the help of Abas ERP software
News from ABAS Software AG (11 June 2007)
Plastics sector expertise from Abas
Abas ERP caters for the specific needs of the plastics industry
News from ABAS Software AG (11 June 2007)
Positive rating for Cezanne software
Integration of salary analysis software and Hay Group's paynet service receives positive rating from Gartner
News from Cezanne Software (11 June 2007)
Design quality improvements with CoCreate
User Application Article Opem chooses CoCreate software after comparative evaluation period
News from CoCreate Software (11 June 2007)
Wireless enabled condition monitoring
Wireless-enablement helps to improve overall industrial asset performance management across the enterprise
News from Invensys Process Systems (11 June 2007)
Latest generation ECM products
InnoCielo 2007 features enable companies to share engineering content throughout the enterprise
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (11 June 2007)
Design productivity improvements in NX5
Productivity boosted by managing higher level operations that maintain the consistency of sketches
News from Siemens PLM Software (11 June 2007)
Autodesk partner programme extended
Autodesk increases software developers within the Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (11 June 2007)
Seamless connectivity from Cisco and Rockwell
Rockwell Automation and Cisco collaborate on common technology view, building reference architectures using standard networking technologies
News from Rockwell Automation (11 June 2007)
Product deliverables directly from 3D
Seemage 4.2 automatically regenerates all product documentation whenever the digital product definition changes
News from Seemage (11 June 2007)
Deacom assists business process centralisation
User Application Article Copps streamlines manufacturing processes with Integrated Accounting and ERP software from Deacom
News from Deacom (11 June 2007)
Computer-aided measurement for racing team
Faro Technologies, a leader in portable computer-aided measurement arms and laser tracker sales, has announced that it is technology sponsor for the GTS-champion Corvette Racing Team. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (11 June 2007)
Portable CMM arm and laser tracker wins award
Faro Technologies received the Spotlight on New Technology Award for its CMM TrackArm which enables users to measure hidden points that other tracker systems miss. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (11 June 2007)
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