News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 June
to Saturday 30 June 2007
Operational insight lite available free
Free version of Matrikon operational insight Lite based on award-winning visualisation and decision support software Brochure Available
News from MatrikonOPC (29 June 2007)
Simulation based design with VisualDSS
VisualDSS decision support system for CAE provides performance improvement and multi-domain simulations.
News from ESI Group (29 June 2007)
Worldwide PLC market growth forecast
Technical Background Article 5% annual growth in worldwide PLC market forecast by IMS Research
News from IMS Research (29 June 2007)
Dramatic savings achieved with DFMA software
DFMA allows engineers to quantify manufacturing and assembly costs early in the development process to improve assembly efficiency
News from Boothroyd Dewhurst (29 June 2007)
Core2 Dual processor industrial motherboard
IMB201 provides the excellent performance to handle multitasking and to run multiple applications simultaneously.
News from Axiomtek (29 June 2007)
Green data centres enabled by ONStor
User Application Article ONStor storage solutions have built-in advanced power management and file server consolidation technology to reduce power consumption
News from ONStor (29 June 2007)
Stheno/Pro at PTC user conference
Powerful drafting plug-in for Pro/Engineer enjoys enthusiastic reception at PTC user event.
News from CAD Schroer (29 June 2007)
Certification for Ole learning platform
Ole learning platform from VTN Technologies achieves Scorm 2004 3rd Edition Certification.
News from VTN Technologies (29 June 2007)
Latest real-time 3D simulation software
Latest version of DX Studio Includes a full 3D model editor so users can now create their own interactive simulations from scratch
News from Worldweaver (29 June 2007)
Asia Pacific channel for IntraVUE
Ethernet Direct cooperates with Network Vision to distribute IntraVUE software in the Asia Pacific region.
News from Ethernet Direct (29 June 2007)
Virtualisation specialist joins Zeus
Zeus Technology signs up Virtual Footprint, a virtualisation specialist as a reseller
News from Zeus Technology (29 June 2007)
Partnership provides EDI for retail users
Border Merchant Systems joins forces with Freeway Commerce to supply EDI solutions for retail users
News from Freeway Commerce (29 June 2007)
PCB test with boundary scanning from XJTAG
User Application Article Technotime system now provides In-Circuit and JTAG Functional testing all from one single, modular test fixture
News from XJTAG (29 June 2007)
Laser gauge cuts fuselage measurement time
User Application Article The LaserGauge system from Quality Gauging Systems has cut the time taken to 'simulate' the radome interface on a Eurofighter fuselage, from 2.5 hours to just 15 minutes. Brochure Available
News from Quality Gauging Systems (29 June 2007)
VisualApplets make image processing easy
Firstsight Vision has introduced software which uses VisualApplets from Silicon Software to make programming image processing applications easy. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (29 June 2007)
Camera cables for high performance vision
Multipix Imaging has announced the high speed CameraLink camera cable which is able to operate at 85MHz pixel clock to support the latest high speed cameras. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging (29 June 2007)
Temperature resistant sensor for food industry
IFM Electronics has introduced the M8 inductive sensor, a rugged sensor made of food-grade housing materials for food and pharmaceutical applications. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (29 June 2007)
Sustainable lidding film takes three awards
FFP Packaging Solutions has received three awards for its Estergreen LD1AF sustainable lidding film made from polylactic acid (PLA), an annually renewable material based on corn starch.
News from FFP Packaging Solutions (29 June 2007)
Electrical conduit for demanding environments
Kopex International has introduced a shortform product guide detailing its specialist electrical conduit solutions for hazardous and demanding environments.
News from Kopex International (29 June 2007)
8-bit high-speed digitizer offers performance
Gage Applied Technologies has announced the 8-bit high-speed digitizer named CobraTM with an optimal combination of speed, memory, and bandwidth.
News from Gage Applied Technologies (29 June 2007)
Water purification equipment for consistent supply
Purite has launched the Integra L range of water purification equipment designed to provide laboratories with a consistent supply of purified water quickly and easily.
News from Purite (29 June 2007)
Forklift truck with choice of transmission
Yale Europe Materials Handling has launched the 6-7 tonne capacity Veracitor VX forklift truck with a choice of standard electronic powershift transmission, or soft shift power reversal transmission.
News from Yale Europe (29 June 2007)
Forklift truck with extended function transmission
The Fortens H2.0-3.5FT forklift truck from Hyster has been made available with oil immersed brakes and the extended function 2-speed transmission.
News from Hyster Europe (29 June 2007)
Low cost sensor signal conditioning module
Penny + Giles has launched a high-performance, low-cost, sensor signal conditioning module that retails in the UK for less than GBP35 for OEM quantities. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (29 June 2007)
Intensity adjustment for UV curing spot lamp
Intertronics has introduced a patent-pending intensity adjustment feature to its Dymax BlueWave 200 UV curing spot lamp.
News from Intertronics (29 June 2007)
UK recycler claims world-first with X-rays
User Application Article UK waste processor and recycler, MDJ Light Brothers, has claimed a world-first by using X-ray technology from S+S Inspection to sort glass reclaimed from cathode ray tubes.
News from S+S Inspection (29 June 2007)
USB digital multimeter ideal for production tests
Keithley Instruments has introduced the Model 2100 61/2-Digit USB digital multimeter which is ideal production test, burn-in and manual and semi-automatic research and development applications Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (29 June 2007)
Infrared cameras for hazardous environments
Hawk IR International has introduced the Ex|CAM AF-series of infrared cameras which possess the ability to withstand hazardous environments. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (29 June 2007)
US synthetic lubricant account manager named
Anderol, manufacturer of speciality synthetic lubricants, has appointed Dr Gary Babic as Senior Account Manager in North America.
News from Anderol (29 June 2007)
Mini clips provide discreet damage deterrent
Lamerholm has announced a range of ShockWatch mini-clips which can be mounted directly on to or even inside a product to indicate when an impact has occurred. Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (29 June 2007)
Data acquisition logger and instrument software
The TracerDAQ Pro from Measurement Computing has been updated to offer functionality and throughput, while at the same time delivering an out-of-the-box, non-programming solution.
News from Measurement Computing (29 June 2007)
Foundry show adds on forging and sintering
Following the success of the four German metals shows - GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST - the organisers announced that NEWCAST will in future include forging and sintering.
News from Messe Dusseldorf (29 June 2007)
Wi-Fi testing in Silicon Valley and Japan
The Wi-Fi Alliance has qualified TUVRheinland's Silicon Valley and Japanese premises as authorized test laboratories for Wi-Fi certification.
News from TUV Rheinland of North America (29 June 2007)
Vertical column measurement offers repeatability
Rotary Precision Instruments has introduced vertical column machines for the measurement of roundness, concentricity, parallelism and flatness.
News from Rotary Precision Instruments UK (29 June 2007)
Flexible temperature sensor is a dream to install
Moore Industries International has introduced the Worm flexible sensor which can be installed without removing the transmitter enclosure, thermowell or union components.
News from Moore Industries International (29 June 2007)
Double girder cranes for concrete floor supplier
User Application Article The Milbank Group, supplier of pre-stressed and reinforced concrete flooring units, has bought three double girder cranes from Street Crane.
News from Street Crane (29 June 2007)
Bonding for plastics and fabrics in vehicles
Sika has developed a range of hotmelt, solvent-based and water-based bonding solutions for plastics and fabrics used in vehicle interiors.
News from Sika (29 June 2007)
Temperature sensor for oil or hydraulic lines
IFM Electronic has developed the type TA temperature sensor which can be used in oil or hydraulic lines of stationary applications but also in mobile vehicles and small pipes where space is limited. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (29 June 2007)
Grease for lubrication of electrical contacts
RW Greeff has introduced Dow Corning's polyalphaolefin-based Molykote G1050 grease for the lubrication of electrical contacts and plastic and metal parts.
News from Greeff (29 June 2007)
Shrinkwrap machinery for Middle East dairy
Shrinkwrap Machinery has received an order from the AlMarai Dairy Group, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a stainless steel Top Tray 1000 machine which places plastic trays on groups of 6 bottles.
News from Shrinkwrap Machinery Ltd (29 June 2007)
Consistent and repeatable roll tension
Rotoflex has introduced a slitting and rewinding machine with variable tension levels to produce quality rolls at top speeds.
News from Rotoflex Tooling (29 June 2007)
Lightest-ever PET carbonated soft drinks bottle
User Application Article Following trials, partly-funded by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), Coca-Cola Enterprises has developed a lighter 24g PET bottle to reduce waste.
News from WRAP (29 June 2007)
Universal repeater for inside positioning signals
ELTA of France has introduced the R3G universal repeater, which receives and retransmits all GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO positioning signals, even inside buildings.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (29 June 2007)
Luxury printed cartons for skincare range
User Application Article Boxes Prestige has made luxury cartons in two colours plus a matt varnish for the premium organic skincare range by Vaishaly.
News from Boxes Prestige (29 June 2007)
Growth for telecommunications test and measurement
Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering has reported sales growth of 11.4 percent and a bookings increase of 19.9 percent for the third quarter of 2007.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (29 June 2007)
Capsule/tablet weight sorter for clinical trials
CI Electronics has delivered a SADE SP Benchtop capsule/tablet weight sorter to Industria Farmaceutica Serono for the preparation of clinical trial supplies.
News from CI Electronics (29 June 2007)
Gas-cooled orbital weld head is 41.5mm wide
Capable of welding tube of 114.3mm diameter, a narrow,gas-cooled welding head is just 41.5mm wide and offers a high duty cycle performance equivalent to that of water-cooled heads.
News from Orbitec (29 June 2007)
Chinese tax levy brings down steel strip prices
The Chinese government's export tax changes have brought about a fall in steel strip prices in China and have failed to raise product export prices.
News from MEPS (International) (29 June 2007)
20 years of machine tool building celebrated
Marking its 20 years of building Mazak machine tools at the Worcester, UK, plant, Japanese and UK government officials attended a recent anniversary event. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 June 2007)
Precision engineer invests in portable CMM
Precision aerospace component manufacturer has invested in a portable CMM to measure components in-situ and avoid the need to re-set machinery. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (29 June 2007)
Laser measurement improves cutting and welding
User Application Article PCI Energy Services, a field welding and machining services provider, has purchased a Faro Technologies Laser Tracker to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their cutting and welding. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (29 June 2007)
Laser brings dimension of time to machine surveys
Falk PLI Engineering and Surveying has bought a Faro Technologies' Laser Tracker to assist in the dimensional verification of metalworking processes. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (29 June 2007)
Laser scanner captures as-built documentation
User Application Article Faro Technologies' Laser Scanner has been used to assist in the refitting of petrochemical facilities built with little or no architectural plans. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (29 June 2007)
Mould injection company chooses portable CMM
User Application Article A mould injection company has chosen a portable CMM over stationary CMM for the measurement their large, heavy moulds and saves US$7000 in first four months of use.
News from FARO Technologies (29 June 2007)
Portable CMM results in faster inspection
User Application Article An Amercan tool and die company has chosen a portable CMM resulting in faster inspection of their metal stampings, many of which were too complex for a fixed CMM installation.
News from FARO Technologies (29 June 2007)
Flexible placement with off-line programming
G and B Electronics, a PCB design and manufacturing specialist, has purchased Assembleon Opal-XII and MG-1 SM placement systems from Kaisertech for their flexibility and expandability. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (28 June 2007)
DAQ unit interfaces with pressure scanner
Calibration Dynamics has designed a miniaturised Ethernet-based data acquisition unit, the GLE/SmartZOC-100, which can be interfaced with a pressure scanner.
News from Calibration Dynamics (28 June 2007)
Compression and mechanical connector certification
SGS Fimko has offered CB certification for compression and mechanical connectors to the international IEC/EN 61238-1 standard, which takes between 5 and 12 weeks. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Testing services for RoHS compliance in California
SGS has offered testing services to help manufacturers comply with the California senate bill on "Electronic Waste Recycling Act", which is similar to the EU RoHS. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Global testing and certification shows Las Vegas
SGS showcased its global testing and certification services at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, USA, which was attended by 150,000 people. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Services discussed at wireless technologies forum
SGS has showcased its certification and GSM/GPRS services at the 3GSM World Congress, a leading mobile communications event in Barcelona, Spain. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Market surveillance for EU RoHS requirements
SGS has offered help to manufacturers endeavouring to ensure products comply with the market surveillance process required by the RoHS directive. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Easy set-up Wi-Fi certification protects consumers
User Application Article SGS Taiwan has become an accredited laboratory of Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the latest Wi-Fi certification program of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Bluetooth qualification for product conformance
SGS has offered Bluetooth Qualification Experts (BQE) services at its laboratories in Taiwan and the UK to assist manufacturers achieve product conformance. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Mobile handset certification testing partners
User Application Article SGS and Setcom have announced a partnership on mobile handset certification testing under which the SGS Wireless Europe test facility in the UK will use setcom's 5020 conformance test solution. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
First UK testing facility for video communication
SGS Telecommunications Europe has developed a set of test cases for 3G-324M compliant video products and services at its ISO17025 accredited lab in the UK. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Quality assurance outsourcing for semiconductors
SGS Institut Fresenius and the Advanced Mask Technology Centre have entered a partnership to provide outsourcing of analytical quality assurance for the semiconductor industry. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Advice on IT and consumer electronics standard
SGS has offered advice on which tests should be carried out to make sure products still comply with the requirements of the updated standards for IT and consumer electronics equipment. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Certification meeting for German and Chinese
SGS has discussed environmental testing, certification and global standards with German and Chinese officials in Guangzhou, China. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
RoHS comes into force in Romania and Bulgaria
SGS has offered services in certification and testing to the new members of the EU, Romania and Bulgaria, who have adopted into law the EU RoHS. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Thai RoHS standard on the way
SGS will offer testing and certification services to Thailand when its version of the EU RoHS comes into force, which is predicted to be April 2007. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
UK WEEE regulations proposed timetable
SGS has outlined the timetable for the newly-adopted WEEE regulations in the UK, including the required marking of products and record keeping. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Hazardous substances evaluation working group
SGS, the certification and testing company, discusses the IECEE's working group tasked with identifying procedures for the product testing and evaluation of Hazardous Substances. Brochure Available
News from SGS (28 June 2007)
Non-contact safety switches show door status
Omron Scientific Technologies has announced the D40A non-contact safety switches which eliminate the challenges associated with conventional non-contact switches.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (28 June 2007)
Human/machine interface for Windows CE OS
Lenze has developed the EL100 series of human/machine interfaces for applications requiring the Windows CE operating system. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (28 June 2007)
Gas and dust extractors for explosive atmospheres
Flextraction has introduced a range of Fumex ATEX-approved explosive gas and dust extractor arms for potentially explosive atmospheres.
News from Flextraction (28 June 2007)
Pumps for chemical mechanical planarization
Fluid Metering has developed a range of pumps for the fine ceramic slurry used during the chemical mechanical planarization process of wafer manufacture.
News from Fluid Metering (28 June 2007)
Asset management module for Engineering
InnoCielo Asset Management Module integrates Engineering Content Management with Enterprise Asset Management, thus bridging the gap between Maintenance and Engineering
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (28 June 2007)
New Zeus partner for Germany
Zeus appoints Ectacom as its enterprise security distributor in Germany
News from Zeus Technology (28 June 2007)
Main board for high-end POS and digital signage
Epia LT mainboard incorporates a number of innovative features for the fast-growing x86-based embedded market
News from VIA Technologies (28 June 2007)
Photo modelling technology for Dassault
User Application Article Dassault Systemes extends partnership with Realviz to integrate with 3DVIA online platform and services.
News from Realviz (28 June 2007)
Fast portable storage with high capacity
Mercury On-The-Go as much as 50% faster than other 7200RPM drives and provides a 25% higher capacity than the competition
News from OWC (28 June 2007)
Workflow automation across European operations
User Application Article IMarkup software intends to speed up software development lifecycles and document review and approval workflows at Dimension Data
News from Content Group (28 June 2007)
Free single user production flow software
Stone Technology is offering to provide RedAnt software free to single users in small businesses.
News from Stone Technology (28 June 2007)
Data centre load balancing from Zeus
ZXTM GLB works alongside an internet traffic manager by allowing organisations to scale their internet-enabled services to two or more datacentres.
News from Zeus Technology (28 June 2007)
Hybris in Gartner magic quadrant
hybris is now included in Gartner's product information management (PIM) magic quadrant
News from hybris UK (28 June 2007)
Extension for free 3D CAD program
OneSpace Modeling PE continues to be freely available through download and offers all the power of CoCreate's enterprise OneSpace Modeling 3D CAD software for assemblies up to 60 parts
News from CoCreate Software (28 June 2007)
Retail enterprise suite for Marks and Spencers
User Application Article Episys to assist Marks and Spencer with their implementation of a new in-store labelling solution.
News from Episys (28 June 2007)
ComplyXL enterprise enhancement for spreadsheets
ComplyXL provides line and compliance managers with a simple way to control, track and report on changes made to spreadsheets anywhere in an organisation
News from Lyquidity Solutions (28 June 2007)
Enhanced supplier relationships with Epicor
Epicor Procurement now includes order-to-stock for direct materials, mobile access for approvers and an enhanced user experience for requisitioners
News from Epicor (28 June 2007)
Cherry enters bespoke keyboard market
Devlin Electronics appointed as customisation partner by Cherry Electrical Products.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (28 June 2007)
Mobile field service for technicians and engineers
Dexterra has announced that Tennant, a manufacturer of floor cleaning equipment, has developed a version of ServiceLINK, Dexterra's Mobile Field Service, for its European organisation.
News from Tennant (28 June 2007)
CAD/CAM avoids gouging, collisions in composites
User Application Article Tooling collisions and tool gouging when machining compositeswith exisitng software caused a company to switch to another CAD/CAM system for its machining centres.
News from Open Mind (Learning/HR) (28 June 2007)
Spanish machine tool firms court Russia, Brazil
A number of Spanish machine tool builders are increasing activities in Brazil and Russia, where recent trade fairs there are generating new business.
News from AFM (28 June 2007)
CAD/CAM designs/makes furniture and parts
CAD/CAM software is used to manufacture of wooden parts, or for the mass production of items like cabinets or other decorated furniture and requires little knowledge of engineering or computing. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 June 2007)
UK machine tool orders rise continues
Order intake for UK-based machine tools and manufacturing equipment remained strong during the first quarter of 2007 and were expected to rise during the second quarter.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (28 June 2007)
Tightening tools, wrenches, screwdrivers promoted
UK manufacturer of wrenches, ratchets and socketry, storage and toolkits and screwdrivers is publicising many 'special offers' this summer - all listed in a fre brochure.
News from Britool (28 June 2007)
Inverters have latest MIG brazing software
User Application Article Inverter based MIG welding power sources and digitally controlled wire feed units supplied to a UK automotove plant's BIW assembly has MIG brazing software for accurate parameter setting.
News from Kemppi (UK) (28 June 2007)
Companies fear IT systems failure the most
It is probably no surprise to learn that companies fear the collapse of their IT systems far more than floods or earthquakes, yet, says a report, they do not manage IT risk effectively.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (28 June 2007)
Synthetic grease reduces bearing down-time
A combination of the latest technology thickeners, high quality additives and base stock oil has produced a synthtic grease to give better bearing service life and resistance to 'heat soak'. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (28 June 2007)
Add a fourth axis to your 3-axis machining centre
The easiest and most ready way to add a fourth NC axis to a 3-axis machining centre or milling/boring machine is to fit an NC rotary table or indexer.
News from Rotary Precision Instruments UK (28 June 2007)
Free remote access for iPhone
Free Laplink Everywhere remote access software for iPhone Users to be released in 3rd quarter
News from Laplink Software (28 June 2007)
Tagging system implemented for on-board equipment
User Application Article Scafftag's solutions are keeping Northern Marine Management one step ahead in safety. Brochure Available
News from Scafftag (28 June 2007)
Lean manufacturing research results revealed
Technical Background Article Aberdeen Group research results to identify current best practises in lean manufacturing announced by Preactor International.
News from Preactor International (28 June 2007)
Reborn Welsh contract electronics manufacturer
Based in Newbridge, Wales, Axiom Manufacturing Services is one of many Welsh companies reinventing itself, in their case into a contract electronics manufacturer.
News from Axiom Manufacturing Services (27 June 2007)
Portable data logger for shock and environment
Loggershop has introduced the UltraShock for shock and environmental monitoring in applications such as goods shipment and laboratory/drop testing.
News from LoggerShop (27 June 2007)
WiMAX certification for fixed and mobile devices
The WiMAX Forum has announced the first, North America-based certification test laboratory for approving both fixed and mobile WiMAX devices.
News from WiMAX (27 June 2007)
Modular carbide tools drill austenitic SS better
Modular carbide insert drills feature a revised cutting geometry for imroving the drilling of austenitic stainless steels, maximising process safety and reducing noise.
News from Kennametal UK (27 June 2007)
Russian plant to supply automotive BIW parts
UK automotive stampings and sub-assemblies supplier, Stadco, has secured a Russian site, on which to build a dedicated body in white stampings and assembly facility.
News from Stadco (27 June 2007)
Cutting tools release cutting fluid at 360 bar
User Application Article To keep the machining of advanced aerospace alloyed metals cool, Iscar has developed tools that release 360 bar of pressure and it guarantees the cutting fluid arrives in a liquid state.
News from Iscar Tools (27 June 2007)
Integrated unit does MIG, MAG and MMA welding
An integrated 16-300A welding power source and wire feeder is for the MIG and MAG (CO2) processes, using up to 1.2mm wire, and can be used for manual metal arc (stick) welding. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (27 June 2007)
Real biological threats can be detected
Prime Alert from Scott Health and Safety - New biological threat incident screening.
News from Scott Health and Safety (27 June 2007)
Certified trainer status for packaging employees
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) has launched a certified trainer program for consumer and industrial goods companies.
News from Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (26 June 2007)
Automation solutions for prepress workflow
User Application Article Glatz Klischee has invested in a range of automating and processing solutions for prepress workflow from Esko, including their webcentre, which serves as a central communication tool.
News from EskoArtwork (26 June 2007)
Bagging system with choice of machines
Automated Packaging Systems has launched the AB 180 bagging system which provides customers with a choice of machines and bagging capacities in the OneStep range. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (26 June 2007)
Testing a web-based supply chain tracking solution
User Application Article Paper and packaging company, Stora Enso in Finland, has adopted Empirix's e-TEST suite to test its web-based supply chain tracking solution.
News from Empirix (26 June 2007)
VP for food and pharmaceutical research
Key Technology has promoted James Ruff to Vice President of research and development where he will be responsible for implementing programs that develop and acquire new technologies.
News from Key Technology (26 June 2007)
Bursting disc and explosion panel firm wins award
Elfab has been awarded the Kellysearch Award for customer focus at this year's Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards, which is hosted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
News from Elfab (26 June 2007)
Imaging and detection supplier enjoys growth
Applied Scintillation Technologies, supplier of advanced imaging and detection solutions using phosphor and scintillation technology, has announced a turnover exceeding GBP3M for the first time.
News from Applied Scintillation Technologies (26 June 2007)
Linear actuators with two separate threaded shafts
J W Winco has introduced metric linear actuators with two separate threaded shafts and guide tubes of chrome plated precision steel.
News from Winco (26 June 2007)
Performance spectrometer at entry level price
Lambda Advanced Technology has announced the entry-level novAA 300 flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer from Analytik Jena, which offers high quality optics.
News from Lambda Advanced Technology (26 June 2007)
Colourimeter for analysis of chlorine dioxide
Metrohm UK has introduced the ADI 2019 special process colourimeter from Applikon Analytical which provides reliable and accurate analysis of chlorine dioxide. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 June 2007)
Differential absorbance colourimeter for nickel
Metrohm UK has announced the Alert analyser from Applikon Analytical, a differential absorbance colourimeter which is capable of determining nickel down to 0.003mg/l. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 June 2007)
Global sourcing company for fabricated metal items
Sourcing company, Blue Diamond Technologies, has extended its scope to cover a wide range of fabricated metal items including those required for office furniture. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies (26 June 2007)
Environment Agency approval for multi-gas analyser
The Horiba PG250 from Quantitech, a portable multiparameter stack monitor which can simultaneously measure up to five separate gases, has been approved by the Environment Agency.
News from Quantitech (26 June 2007)
CAN connectors with push-down connection
Quadrant has released a range of CANBus connectors from FCT which are easily wired, with termination via screw or patented push-down quick connection technology.
News from Quadrant Connections (26 June 2007)
Magnetic mixer for food and pharmaceuticals
The 'Magnamix' mixer introduced by Advance Engineering is a stainless steel magnetic mixer/motor package which ensures the highest hygiene standards.
News from Advanced Engineering (Middleton) (26 June 2007)
Long angle clamp allows for more secure mounting
SAS Automation has announced an improved version of the WSL TR long angle clamp, adding a reversible profile locator for more diverse tool placement.
News from SAS Automation (26 June 2007)
Electromagnetic compatibility tests in Boston area
TUV Rheinland announced that the Compliance Management Group has agreed to let them use its EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) testing and certification services in Boxborough, Mass, USA.
News from TUV Rheinland of North America (26 June 2007)
Filling and sealing machine for clotted cream
User Application Article AE Rodda and Son has selected a twin lane Starwheel machine from Packaging Automation to meet demand for the company's famous pots of clotted cream.
News from Packaging Automation (26 June 2007)
Cutter helically mills, cuts and finishes threads
Thread milling cutters catalogue includes the UNI thread miller, which helically mills the core hole, cuts the thread and chamfers or counterbores the first thread. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (26 June 2007)
Label encyclopedia translated into Spanish
Tarsus's best-selling book for the label industry, Mike Fairley's celebrated Encyclopedia of Labels and Label Technology, has been translated into Spanish.
News from Tarsus Group plc (26 June 2007)
Weighing and labelling system for heavy goods
AEW Delford has launched the WPL 8500 Weigh Price Labeller for heavy products such as bulk or catering packs with a weight of up to 27.5 kilos.
News from AEW Delford (26 June 2007)
Robust self-priming pumps for optimum reliability
JP Pumps (a division of the SPX Process Equipment Operation) has designed the FreFlow range of self-priming centrifugal pumps based on the injection principle.
News from SPX Process Equipment (26 June 2007)
Plastic packaging expands and renames operations
Following the announcement of a new plastic packaging factory in Hungary, Chesapeake has re-named this operation Chesapeake - speciality Chemical Packaging
News from Chesapeake Specialty Chemical Packaging (26 June 2007)
Shrinkwrap company launches side seal machine
Forty-year-old, UK-based Shrinkwrap Machinery has been manufacturing and supplying packaging systems since 1967 and has purchased an automatic side sealing machine.
News from Shrinkwrap Machinery Ltd (26 June 2007)
Range of protective films for fragile surfaces
Novacel of France, a manufacturer of protective films, has released a wide range of self-adhesive protective films for the protection of fragile surfaces.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (26 June 2007)
Tools held accurately, reliably at 50,000 rev/min
Tool holder can maintain concentricity better than 0.003mm and maintain stability and rigidity whilst providing vibration dampening at machine spindle speeds of up to 50,000 rev/min. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (26 June 2007)
Simulation improves mould tool understanding
User Application Article Portuguese mouldmaker's simulation software will enable its customers to better understand the tooling and injection moulding process before the mould is built.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (26 June 2007)
Bridge miller offers affordable 5-axis machining
User Application Article The programmable head on a bridge type CNC milling centre gives a subcontractor simultaneous 5-axis machining, using all of the machine's working envelope and at a very affordable price. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (26 June 2007)
CNC lathe and machining centres chosen carefully
User Application Article After a careful evaluation of the options and price, value-for-money, ease of programming and ergonomic efficiency, a UK military model kit company chose a CNC lathe and two machining centres.
News from Haas Automation (26 June 2007)
Vertical panel saw reliability impresses
User Application Article When a packing case manufacturer sought a vertical saw, the first one it bought has since more than proved its worth over 16 years, which is why the company chose the same saw supplier again.
News from T M Machinery Sales (26 June 2007)
Cermets improve steel machining performance
Developed to provide exceptional wear resistance and improved adhesion resistance for general steel machining operations, two Cermet insert grades raise cutting speeds.
News from NTK Cutting Tools (26 June 2007)
Lubricant replaces soap for steel tube drawing
For severe reduction in the cold drawing of steel, tube makers generally use phosphate soap, but a polymer-based lubricant avoids phosphate chemicals disposal and energy consumption.
News from John Neale (26 June 2007)
High power VMC offers CNC systems choice
A high power, large capacity vertical machining centre offers choice from a range of CNC, machine spindle, tool magazine and 4-axis options as well as conversational programming. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (26 June 2007)
CNC automatic lathe machines long parts
Among three new CNC automatic lathes to be shown at EMO by Tornos will be the Sigma 7, which machines longer parts in watchmaking, electronics and medical equipment.
News from Tornos Technologies (26 June 2007)
Welding and cutting Web site has more data
More data on welding and cutting than was available previously is provided on a revised Web site and it has a new structure that gives visitors easier, faster access to the information. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (26 June 2007)
MIG/MAG system control is on the wire feeder
Voltage settings and inductance adjustments are made on the MIG/MAG power source, while the other controls are laid out on the front panel of the wire feeders, for easy access to the settings. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (26 June 2007)
Reduce orbital welding costs
To increase productivity and reduce costs in orbital welding, a compact, robust power source has integral water cooler and controller with auto-generation of welding programs. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (26 June 2007)
Advanced CCTV video display for professionals
Pacer has designed the TVS range of professional CCTV display monitors for surveillance, point-of-sale and industrial automation applications.
News from Pacer USA (26 June 2007)
PC-based force testing system for medical devices
User Application Article Bespak has adopted a computer-controlled force tester from Mecmesin for assessing helical springs in their inhaled drug delivery and anaesthesia devices. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (26 June 2007)
Gears delivers high torque in a small profile
Zeitlauf has announced EtaCrown gears: compact, high torque and silent running power transmission they claim could replace worm gears in some cases.
News from Zeitlauf UK (26 June 2007)
High-speed, low-cost data acquisition USB modules
Measurement Computing has developed two high performance DAQ USB modules: 8 simultaneously sampled, 16-bit analog inputs at 250 kHz per channel.
News from Measurement Computing (26 June 2007)
Drive with onboard ethernet and safety functions
Micromech has introduced the S700 to its Servostar drive family, which adds onboard ethernet and safety functions to the 300 model.
News from Micromech (26 June 2007)
One-size pressure sensor for glow plug adapters
Kistler Instruments has introduced the Type 6056A pressure sensor for use in glow plug adapters which allows cylinder pressure measurements to be taken close to the combustion.
News from Kistler Instruments (26 June 2007)
Longer bearing life needs whole life consideration
Technical Background Article Adrian Menzies of Revolvo discusses how reducing downtime due to bearing failure requires an approach where whole life costs are paramount. Brochure Available
News from Revolvo (26 June 2007)
Small "power dense" worm gearbox has high torque
The Richard Alan Group has introduced "power dense" worm gearboxes offering the highest output torque and efficiency from the smallest size envelope from Turkish manufacturer Yilmaz Reduktor.
News from Richard Alan Group (26 June 2007)
Servomotor feedback system mounts onto motor shaft
Sick Stegmann has introduced the SinCos SEK52 servomotor feedback system which is compact, cost effective and mounts directly to motor shaft.
News from Sick Stegmann (26 June 2007)
Lineshaft roller conveyors are cost effective
Automation Supplies has introduced a comprehensive range of lineshaft roller conveyors with power supplied via a longitudinal shaft providing traction to each individual roller.
News from Automation Supplies (26 June 2007)
Thermal monitoring system has lifetime warranty
Reliability of a thermal monitoring system is key so the QHi Group has offered a lifetime calibration and warranty on its system to reduce downtime.
News from QHi Group (26 June 2007)
Heavy handling, and pick and place linear motion
HepcoMotion has developed the Hepco HDS range of linear motion solutions for heavy handling and pick and place applications. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (26 June 2007)
Low-cost vacuum generators for tough environments
The Gast Group has introduced a low-cost range of vacuum generators which includes models suited to high-temperatures or aggressive environments.
News from Gast Group (26 June 2007)
Selective laser sintering for auto components
3T RPD has used selective laser sintering technology to manufacture two component housings in glass-filled nylon for the Oxford Brookes race car.
News from 3T RPD (26 June 2007)
Selective laser sintering in student race car
User Application Article 3T RPD has used selective laser sintering technology to build a plenum chamber for the intake system in a University of Hertfordshire student race car.
News from 3T RPD (26 June 2007)
Precision sheet metal parts celebrate 40 years
Radshape Sheet Metal presented the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Randal Brew, with a gift symbolising Birmingham's manufacturing heritage to mark their fortieth anniversary.
News from Radshape Sheet Metal (26 June 2007)
Plastic packaging company increases investment
Cope Allman has seen business grow in the pharmaceutical and OTC sectors, and has invested in five IBM, EBM and injection moulding machines.
News from Cope Allman Plastic Packaging (26 June 2007)
Service for industrial ultrasonic cleaners
Ultrawave has announced industrial service contracts to ensure that their ultrasonic systems are regularly monitored, serviced and repaired.
News from Ultrawave (26 June 2007)
Miniature ballscrews and linear stages on show
Steinmeyer UK, a manufacturer of ballscrew and nut assemblies, will be exhibiting miniature ballscrews and linear stages at MEDTEC Ireland to be held in Galway.
News from Steinmeyer (26 June 2007)
New masks against respiratory hazards
Scott Profile2 Agri-Pak provides safety focus.
News from Scott Health and Safety (26 June 2007)
Tool dimension calculation process improved
User Application Article A FaroArm portable CMM from Faro Technologies has reduced the time taken to collect measurements of star wheels in bottling machines by 60%. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (26 June 2007)
HF power offered for self-guided vehicle fleet
User Application Article High frequency chargers have been installed for a fleet of 25 self-guided vehicles used by a major food manufacturer to improve performance and reliability.
News from Exide Technologies (26 June 2007)
Semi-automatic stretch wrapper offers economy
Cyklop UK has announced a semi-automatic pallet stretch wrapper with touchscreen control for high throughput and economical film usage.
News from Cyklop UK (25 June 2007)
Solvent degreasing machine is SER compliant
Turned-parts specialist Tenable Screw has replaced a non-compliant Pero solvent degreasing machine with a Pero V1 universal solvent degreaser from UK agent Kumi Solutions .
News from Kumi Solutions (25 June 2007)
Solvent vapour degreasers upgraded in Germany
User Application Article Kumi Solutions has supplied VW in Hanover, Germany with two Pero V2-Universal vacuum solvent vapour degreasers to replace aging equipment.
News from Kumi Solutions (25 June 2007)
Water testing contract won in South East England
Eurofins has been awarded a contract to provide water testing and sampling services to Southern Water, a company which serves more than four million people across South East England.
News from Eurofins Environmental Services (25 June 2007)
Lift truck distributor gains honours
Crown Equipment has awarded its distributor Crown Lift Trucks the James F Dicke Pioneer award in appreciation of their service to Crown.
News from Crown Lift Trucks (25 June 2007)
VNA stockpicker picks up design award
Crown has been awarded the 2007 international red dot award for the design of their Turret Stockpicker 6000 series for very-narrow aisles.
News from Crown Lift Trucks (25 June 2007)
World ranking of powered industrial trucks
Crown Equipment has been ranked fifth in the German magazine dhf's, 'World Ranking of Manufacturers of Powered Industrial Trucks' for 2005-06.
News from Crown Lift Trucks (25 June 2007)
Radio frequency identification for stock control
Crown's RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system to manage indirect materials has been implemented in the New Bremen, Ohio (USA) manufacturing operation.
News from Crown Lift Trucks (25 June 2007)
Cantilever racks provide storage and save space
User Application Article Matino in Kyritz previously stored heavy and delicate coils on the floor, but following the purchase of OHRA cantilever racks they gained storage space.
News from OHRA Regalanlagen (25 June 2007)
Racking systems for timber trade warehouse
User Application Article OHRA has supplied racking systems for the Bunder timber trade warehouse in Germany, having been involved since the beginning of the project.
News from OHRA Regalanlagen (25 June 2007)
Powered access hire investment across UK
Panther Platform Rentals has invested 12m GBP on a range of scissors and booms for branches throughout their UK network.
News from Platform-Rentals (25 June 2007)
Corrosion-resistant universal joint for conveyors
Belden has developed corrosion-resistant universal joints and drive shaft assemblies for packaging and conveying applications.
News from Belden (25 June 2007)
Senior politician visits metrology company
Alan Duncan MP, the UK Shadow Secretary of State for Trade, Industry and Energy visited metrology company Renishaw at its manufacturing facility in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 June 2007)
Conferences for printers in Russia and Hungary
PrintCity has completed two conference and seminar events in St Petersburg, Russia and Budapest, Hungary entitled 'Web Offset Printing - Latest Thinking'.
News from PrintCity GmbH and Co KG (25 June 2007)
Rising interest rates wake-up call for business
Commercial analyst Plimsoll Publishing has commented on recent interest rate rises, seeing them as a wake-up call for heavily indebted packaging companies.
News from Plimsoll Publishing (25 June 2007)
Inkjet technology travels back to ancient Egypt
User Application Article Xaar, supplier of inkjet technology, sponsored an exhibition of 'The Book of the Dead of Ramose' at The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, UK.
News from Xaar (25 June 2007)
Palletisation upgrade for Scottish drinks company
User Application Article Excel Automation has been contracted to upgrade the palletisation and automatic despatch facilities of Scottish drinks company Chivas Brothers.
News from Excel Automation (25 June 2007)
Polymer distribution in Europe is outpacing market
A report by AMI Consulting has shown how and why growth in polymer distribution in Europe is easily outpacing market growth rates.
News from Applied Market Information (25 June 2007)
Stretch wrapping reduces costs with automation
Lantech's Q-400XT stretch wrapping system halves the cost and time for pallet wrapping with simple automation that eliminates the need for the fork-truck operator to touch the load or machine.
News from Lantech (25 June 2007)
Collation shrink markets demand thinner films
According to a report from Applied Market Information, the collation shrink market in Europe is expected to grow in terms of square metres of film used, but not in terms of weight of film.
News from Applied Market Information (25 June 2007)
Vice President of speciality packaging business
Crown Holdings has promoted Didier Sourisseau to Vice President of its worldwide Speciality Packaging business; he was previously Sales and Marketing Director.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (25 June 2007)
Couplings have low weight and inertia
Zero-Max has designed CD couplings with high torsional stiffness and high dynamic load capacity to ensure reliable machine operation. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (25 June 2007)
US food packaging supplier appoints UK distributor
US-based Oliver Products, a supplier of food packaging and associated machinery, has appointed Colpac in the UK as exclusive distributor of its products.
News from Oliver Products (25 June 2007)
International mid-market banking for print
Livingstone Guarantee has announced a merger with its Spanish partners and a US-based mergers and acquisitions advisory house to create an integrated investment banking boutique.
News from Livingston UK (25 June 2007)
Paper company saves with variable speed drives
User Application Article Paper manufacturer James Cropper installed variable speed drives from ABB Automation Technologies and achieved payback in a year.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 June 2007)
Range of conveyor belts for panel board products
Habasit Rossi has developed a range of conveyor belts for panel board products such as particleboard, MDF/HDF, OSB, LVL and plywood.
News from Habasit Rossi (25 June 2007)
Relays provide a high-power switching solution
Crouzet has launched a range of rugged, PCB mount solid state relays which reduce panel space requirements while maintaining power capabilities. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (25 June 2007)
PVC-U plastics recycling service extended
A PVC-U plastics recycler is collecting plastics waste from over 1000 UK window and door fabricators and processes over 17,000 tonnes of production waste/year.
News from Axion Recycling (25 June 2007)
Chinese machine tool exhibition doubles
The next Chinese machine tool and tooling exhibition - CIMES 2008 - will be larger and will offer over 1500 exhibitors some 150,000m2 of exhibition space for an expected 200,000 visitors.
News from China National Machine Tool Corp (25 June 2007)
Water rinse cleans brass products
User Application Article Trials have confirmed that water can now be used successfully to degrease components using water rinse iat 75 deg C so the components dry rapidly after degreasing.
News from John Neale (25 June 2007)
Event sells five vertical machining centres
Hurco Europe reports the sale of five of its vertical machining centres during its recent open house event in the UK, including one the largest capacity VMCs to a subcontractor. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (25 June 2007)
Connect serial devices to wireless gateway
With MiniStation configured as a remote, you can connect any serial device to the GageWay Wireless System
News from MicroRidge Systems (25 June 2007)
Data Logger Store supplying Graphtec GL800
GL800 is a multi-function data logger that comes standard with 20 input channels and can be expanded to as many as 200
News from MicroDAQ.com- "TheDataLoggerStore.com" (25 June 2007)
Intelligent digital systems with eNod
Digital transmitter offers powerful, low-cost conversion any strain gauge sensor into an intelligent digital system
News from Scaime (25 June 2007)
Quick-start touch-panel controller
Cutouch CT1720 combines touch panel, graphic LCD, and programmable embedded computer in a robust panel-mount unit
News from Audon Electronics (25 June 2007)
FEA software helps Farr Yacht Design
User Application Article Nastran in use for next-generation yachts for the Volvo Ocean Race, a grueling round-the-world race sailed in fully crewed, 70-foot carbon fibre yachts
News from Noran Engineering (25 June 2007)
Abas at Paris air show
Flexible ERP software for medium-sized businesses to be presented at the Paris Air Show for the aerospace industry.
News from ABAS Software AG (25 June 2007)
Sales performance roll-out at Unisys
User Application Article Unisys will use Callidus' TrueComp, TrueAnalytics, TrueInformation and TrueResolution modules for approximately 1,500 sales staff
News from Callidus Software (25 June 2007)
Positive financial year for Open Mind Technologies
In the 2006 financial year, Open Mind Technologies AG achieved a total sales revenue of Euro15,492m.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (25 June 2007)
MachineWorkds Simulation at DMS
Latest version of MachineWorks provides new functionality to support full machine simulation and a significant improvement to the breadth and performance of rendering
News from MachineWorks (25 June 2007)
Web based WMS with voice technology
Snapfulfil now includes voice capabilities for all RF based staff for a simple, low monthly user fee
News from Voxware (25 June 2007)
Performance management software for JDSU
User Application Article SumTotal to provide JDSU with TotalPerformance workforce management and performance software
News from SumTotal Systems (25 June 2007)
Rugged joystick switches
8000 Series Joysticks operate using snap acting switch technology offering one or two axis control with single step or progressive switching
News from Apem Components (25 June 2007)
Production availability improvement with PACs
Technical Background Article Build a redundant network out of standard hardware and increase the operational availability of any production system Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (25 June 2007)
ERP visual enjoys strong adoption with SMEs
Visual is the ERP solution of choice for enterprising small-to-midsize manufacturers who seek rapid implementation, business-specific functionality and ease of use in a single package
News from Infor (25 June 2007)
Polystyrene models produced with PowerMILL
User Application Article PowerMILL CAM system used by Premier Patterns for polystyrene foam automotive master models Brochure Available
News from Delcam (25 June 2007)
Digital factory project invests in RP
The UK University of Sunderland's AMAP-NEPA Digital Factory project has invested in a 3D fused deposition modelling system that will produce models and invest casting patterns.
News from AMAP (University of Sunderland) (25 June 2007)
Thread chaser unit cleans up threads
An electrically powered thread chasing unit cleans out internal and external threads, clearing weld spatter, chips, paint and burrs and the units will not stik on threads.
News from New Vista Corporation (25 June 2007)
Polish plant to make optical switches
Responding to a strong market demand for optical switch products, Polatis is building a plant in Poland to produce standard products while the UK and US plants specialise.
News from Polatis (25 June 2007)
Cutting tool manufacturer outlines strategy
Positive results in 2007 Q1 and Q2 and a positive forecast for 2007 Q3 is encouraging cutting tool manufacturer, Kennametal, to further invest in European business operations.
News from Kennametal UK (25 June 2007)
More CAM software developers sought
To ensure that Delcam maintain its position as a leading specialist CAM supplier, the company is seeking extra staff to work on the company's PowerMILL CAM system. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (25 June 2007)
CNC automatic lathe maker opens more centres
Swiss manufacturer of CNC single- and multi-spindle automatic lathes, Tornos, has opened two European technical centres and has a special offer on a CNC turning centre.
News from Tornos Technologies (25 June 2007)
Three CNC turning centres offer more flexibility
Of six CNC lathes to be shown at the forthcoming EMO, Miyano will demonstrate three new CNC turning centres that offer flexibility, ease of use and unmanned running.
News from Miyano UK (25 June 2007)
Zarges' new lifts are in the van
New mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) range from Zarges UK gets even more compact.
News from Zarges (UK) (25 June 2007)
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