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Sunday 27 June
to Saturday 3 July 2004

Key post for Gale

Keith Gale has joined AEG Electric Motors as Motor Specialist (Southern Area), a key post in the company's expanding sales/engineering team for the company's range of AC induction motors.

News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 2 July 2004)

Full filter line via distribution

Antech Hydraulics has been appointed as a distributor for UFI filters.

News from Antech Hydraulics ( 2 July 2004)

Nickel-cadmium batteries for switch tripping units

 User Application Article  PB Design has fitted Alcad XHP FR rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in highly specialised 50 and 110V battery switch tripping units installed in 17 stations on London Underground's Northern Line.

News from Alcad ( 2 July 2004)

Cladding contracts delivered within two weeks

 User Application Article  Arc Energy Resources has recently completed two fast-track weld overlay cladding projects for the Pembroke refinery of Chevron Texaco, each completed and delivered in under two weeks.

News from Arc Energy Resources ( 2 July 2004)

Textbook explains numerical computing

"Numerical computing with Matlab" is a new textbook written by Cleve Moler, The MathWorks founder, Chief Scientist and creator of Matlab.

News from MathWorks ( 2 July 2004)

CFD software exploits 64bit processing power

The latest release of the Star-CD computational fluid dynamics package can run even larger CFD cases using the AMD Opteron processor.

News from CD-adapco ( 2 July 2004)

Bespoke valve uses special materials

 User Application Article  A speciality chemical company approached Clyde Materials Handling when it required a bespoke valve to be used in the production of monomer - a compound used in water treatment.

News from Clyde Materials Handling ( 2 July 2004)

BBC power distribution is network enabled

 User Application Article  Television Systems uses the customisable Digi Connect ME embedded networking solution to network-enable intelligent mains power distribution units for the BBC Broadcast Centre in London.

News from Digi International ( 2 July 2004)

Where conductivity is key

The InduMax P CLS 50 inductive conductivity sensor is robust and reliable.  Brochure Available 

News from Endress + Hauser ( 2 July 2004)

Software enhances process equipment design

Version 16 of Solid Edge has been significantly expanded to add capabilities to ease the design of complex process equipment.

News from Siemens PLM Software ( 2 July 2004)

Smart sensors feature standardised TEDS

Honeywell smart sensor products and National Instruments (NI) LabView and data acquisition products now operate on a common platform compatible with IEEE1451.4, the TEDS standard.

News from Honeywell Sensotec ( 2 July 2004)

Italian oil contract completed on time

Honeywell has successfully completed a $5 million automation project for Italian oil company Societa per Azioni Raffineria Padana Olii Minerali (SARPOM) on time and within budget.

News from Honeywell Industry Solutions ( 2 July 2004)

Nissan signs up for Surf

Nissan Motor Corporation of Japan has recently placed a contract for the supply and implementation of ICEM Surf.

News from ICEM ( 2 July 2004)

Surface software gains new features

ICEM has begun shipments to customers of the latest version of its flagship software suite, ICEM Surf.

News from ICEM ( 2 July 2004)

Conference positions Singapore as procurement hub

The Global Asia Trade Exchange 2004 (GATE04) conference will be held in Singapore, at the Shangri La Hotel, on the 18th-23rd July.

News from International Enterprise Singapore ( 2 July 2004)

Panel meters take DeviceNet onboard

A new DeviceNet-enabled family of digital panel meters is now available from London Electronics.

News from London Electronics ( 2 July 2004)

Lotus wins Goodwood Soapbox Challenge

The Lotus Type 119c blitzed the competition to win the Gravity Racing Club's Soapbox Challenge at the 2004 Goodwood Festival of Speed with an astounding record-breaking performance.

News from Lotus ( 2 July 2004)

Alcatel signs up for satellite solar panels

Solar panel arrays for Alcatel's Spacebus are to be supplied by Mitsubishi Electric, under a four year, multi-million-Euro deal just signed by the two companies.  Brochure Available 

News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 2 July 2004)

Trophy for BAE apprentice

The MMMA Trophy in the Institute of Sheet Metal Engineering National Craft Awards Competition 2004 has been awarded to David Petch, a 2nd year apprentice at BAE Systems.

News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( 2 July 2004)

Low cost tool is three instruments in one

A new, low-cost three-in-one tool matches mains circuit breakers with specific wall outlets, traces AC lines behind walls, and sorts and identifies specific AC circuits through wiring bundles.

News from Meterman Test Tools ( 2 July 2004)

Cards bring motion and acquisition together

Automation engineers and machine builders can now choose from four National Instruments high-performance motion controller boards for PCI-based integrated motion data acquisition applications.  Brochure Available 

News from National Instruments ( 2 July 2004)

Ultra-high-speed bearings answer machine demands

The new Robust system of ultra-high-speed bearings meets the requirements of the machine tool industry for ever higher spindle speeds.  Brochure Available 

News from NSK UK ( 2 July 2004)

Hazardous environment products hit the road

Phoenix Contact will use the six Regional Hazard Ex events to showcase new products designed for use in hazardous environments.

News from Phoenix Contact ( 2 July 2004)

Moisture sensor sends data via Bluetooth

Parker Hannifin has added the power of Bluetooth to its MS100 moisture sensor and its range of portable particle analysers.  Brochure Available 

News from Parker Hannifin - Filter Division ( 2 July 2004)

Hanover launchpad for CAM software

Radan Computational will be highlighting its "total solutions" concept with the European launch of Radan 04 at the Euroblech 2004 International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition.  Brochure Available 

News from Radan Computational ( 2 July 2004)

Conference looks at thermoplastic elastomers

Rapra's seventh international conference on new opportunities for thermoplastic elastomers is to be held on 15th-16th September 2004 in Brussels, Belgium.

News from Smithers Rapra ( 2 July 2004)

Excel DAQ addon module distributed for free

Previously sold for $195, the ProfessorDAQ addon for Excel is now distributed at no charge.

News from United Electronic Industries ( 2 July 2004)

Deals expand Universal portfolio

Universal Balancing has extended its range of engineering products and services by becoming a "working partner" with Bosch Rexroth and a UK distributor for Northfield Precision Instrument Corp.  Brochure Available 

News from Universal Balancing ( 2 July 2004)

Customer focus is key to website redesign

Verder reckons its new modern and easy to navigate website provides an excellent introduction to its range of quality sealless pumps.

News from Verderflex ( 2 July 2004)

Repacement bearing doesn't raise the roof

 User Application Article  Wyko's range of interchangeable SRB split plummer block mounted bearings has proved its worth by ensuring that one of the two central brick production lines at Ibstock Brick was kept running.  Brochure Available 

News from Eriks UK ( 2 July 2004)

Speedy response is key to transformer order

ABB has won a GBP 1.3 million fast-track contract to supply a replacement GSU (generator step-up unit) transformer for Sizewell A, BNFL's 420MW Magnox nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.

News from ABB Power Technologies ( 1 July 2004)

Accelerometer modules have all angles covered

The HEA range of electronic modules use the new ACA303 sensor to detect acceleration in one, two or three axes over a 50g range.

News from Active Switch and Sensor ( 1 July 2004)

Networked modules simplify signal acquisition

Amplicon Liveline has been selected as the UK factory authorised distributor for Acromag, the US-based manufacturer of measurement and control products for process and automation.

News from Amplicon ( 1 July 2004)

Fast rise for Citroni

Gina Citroni has been promoted to the Board of Directors of electronics company Amplicon Liveline.

News from Amplicon ( 1 July 2004)

Chinese market is hungry for PLCs

The China market for PLCs is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 14.1% over the next five years in spite of a decline in prices.

News from ARC Advisory Group ( 1 July 2004)

Hardware-accelerated ray tracing for V5 users

A new software interface makes hardware-accelerated ray tracing available to Catia V5 and Enovia V5 users.

News from ARTVPS ( 1 July 2004)

Website reveals all on film and chemical products

Autotype International has completely redeveloped its website to contain more comprehensive product details, supported by thorough technical and application pages in multiple languages.  Brochure Available 

News from MacDermid Autotype ( 1 July 2004)

Free guide to industrial motors and drives

Baldor Europe has released a new 36-page catalogue overviewing its industrial motors and drives service - supported by large and comprehensive local stockholdings.  Brochure Available 

News from Baldor UK ( 1 July 2004)

Controller provides clear digital display

The new ADC active digital controller from BOC Edwards provides a clear, long distance digital display of vacuum pressures in industrial, process and scientific applications.

News from Edwards ( 1 July 2004)

Modelling software helps preserve American history

 User Application Article  OneSpace Designer Modeling is contributing to the preservation of an American naval legend, the USS Constitution, thanks to the dedication of a long-time user.

News from CoCreate Software ( 1 July 2004)

New organisation boosts European support

Colder Products Company has established a new European operation to enhance the ease and level of service to customers in the region.

News from Colder Products ( 1 July 2004)

More versatility for digital torque tester

The DTT Opta now offers additional adjustable component fixtures for clamping and testing individual items such as bottles, containers and lock assemblies.  Brochure Available 

News from Crane Electronics ( 1 July 2004)

Red Cedar licenses EnSight data readers

Red Cedar Technology has licensed CEI's EnSight data readers to further speed design optimisation in its HEEDS software.

News from CEI ( 1 July 2004)

3D Systems signs up to distribute SL resin

DSM Desotech and 3D Systems Corp have entered into a worldwide nonexclusive distribution agreement for stereolithography (SL) resin.  Brochure Available 

News from DSM Somos ( 1 July 2004)

Clinching tool is cost-effective alternative

Sheet metal shops, panel builders and general engineering fabricators will be pleased to learn of the Coneco 35 clinching unit from Eckold.

News from Eckold ( 1 July 2004)

Speedy servos boost dynamic performance

Now with reduced execution time, the TrioDrive D and MidiDrive D digital servo drives from ESR Pollmeier offer improved dynamics for time-critical applications.

News from ESR Pollmeier ( 1 July 2004)

Radar gauge masters a sticky problem

The Rosemount 5600 radar gauge demonstrates reliable performance in the stickiest applications, using advanced signal processing and smart echo tracking features.

News from Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement ( 1 July 2004)

Hothouse calls for more design in the boardroom

Hothouse Product Development Partners has called for design to become a board level priority for all engineering led companies.

News from Hothouse Product Development Partners ( 1 July 2004)

Fiscal metering solution aids oil and gas industry

MeterSuite is an innovative new metering capability inside a general-purpose process controller.

News from Honeywell Industry Solutions ( 1 July 2004)

Bearing monitor nominated for "Technology Oscar"

The novel condition-monitoring vibration sensor Efector Octavis, designed to keep watch over roller bearings, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Hermes Award 2004.  Brochure Available 

News from IFM Electronic ( 1 July 2004)

Coupling claims true "fit-and-forget" solution

The latest short DBSE coupling design from John Crane brings important new benefits to any application where existing gear-type and grid couplings have traditionally been used.

News from Crane ( 1 July 2004)

Hoist units delivered to Russia

JD Neuhaus, the leading global manufacturer of air hoists, has completed delivery of eight new EH 20 monorail hoist units to an engineering company in Russia.

News from Neuhaus ( 1 July 2004)

Relays to protect Omani gas plant

P and B Engineering is providing its advanced design intelligent protection controllers for the Saih Nihadya Gas Plant (SNGP) a natural gas project in Oman.

News from P and B Engineering ( 1 July 2004)

Sensors approved for maritime environments

Pepperl+Fuchs has recently received Germanisher Lloyd approvals for its range of three- and four-wire DC inductive proximity sensors.  Brochure Available 

News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB ( 1 July 2004)

Speedy fix for joining polyethylene pipes

Polyethylene pipes can be joined quickly and easily, without the need for heat or bolts, and in any weather or site conditions with the new high integrity jointing system from Redman Fittings.

News from Redman Fittings ( 1 July 2004)

Compact HMIs display more information

The PanelView Plus 400 and 600 comprise a range of compact human machine interfaces (HMIs) offering performance normally offered only by larger, more costly operator terminals.

News from Rockwell Automation ( 1 July 2004)

Analyser puts packaging materials to the test

The new Model 8001 oxygen permeation analyser combines research tool standards of packaging film testing with an easy to use Windows based user interface.

News from Systech Instruments ( 1 July 2004)

Metek signs for carbon ceramic brake components

Surface Transforms has signed a two-year co-operative agreement with German automotive parts supplier Metek.

News from Surface Transforms ( 1 July 2004)

Dover looks west

Wilo has appointed Laura Dover as Area Sales Manager.

News from Wilo (UK) ( 1 July 2004)

SMEs need better occupational health support

 Technical Background Article  The work of occupational health physicians is highly rated by organisations, but small and medium-sized businesses have little or no access to their support, according to a new HSE report.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 1 July 2004)

Civil air transport told to improved safety record

The Health and Safety Commission is encouraging the civil air transport industry to continue to work in partnership with the HSE and trade unions to drive down the costs of accidents and ill health.

News from Health and Safety Executive ( 1 July 2004)

USB module cuts the cost of acquisition

The new PMD-1608FS from Measurement Computing offers eight channels of high speed simultaneous sampling analogue input at a class leading price of less than GBP 300.  Brochure Available 

News from Adept Scientific (30 June 2004)

Tipover switch improves stability

The RBS310400 opto tipover switch has been modified to offer a more accurate switching operation.

News from Active Switch and Sensor (30 June 2004)

Detector checks lubricating oil for contamination

The Amot MPD metal detector signals the presence of metal particles, chips or dust in lubricating fluids due to bearing wear or other engine part problems.  Brochure Available 

News from AMOT (30 June 2004)

Inspection tool set to userp CMMs

Cost-effective and efficient component measuring has, and always will be essential to efficient production.

News from ACI (UK) (30 June 2004)

Detector sniffs out chlorine and ozone

New from Alldos, the 307-2000 gas detection unit can accommodate two gas sensors - two chlorine, two ozone or one of each.  Brochure Available 

News from Grundfos Alldos (30 June 2004)

File-sharing format gains an extra dimension

Autodesk has upgraded its Design Web Format (DWF) - its industry-standard format for sharing complex design, engineering and mapping information.

News from Autodesk (30 June 2004)

Steam generator provides essential heat

 User Application Article  An award winning manufacturer of dairy ice creams, bakery products and luxury confectionary has installed a new high efficiency steam generator to provide essential heat for critical cooking processes

News from Clayton Thermal Products (30 June 2004)

Tests proves snips are the best buy

Wiss M3R Metalmaster snips have come out the clear leaders in design qualification tests carried out by Cooper Tools, which compared the tools with other leading brands on the market.

News from Cooper Tools (30 June 2004)

Nylon filter cleans up on photoresists

The Photoshield nylon filter cartridge is a highly retentive membrane filter element designed to provide the highest level of gel and particle removal from photoresists and ancillary chemicals.

News from Cuno (30 June 2004)

Cut-price deal on photorealistic rendering

In a special summer promotion customers can purchase the Presenter 3D for Inventor software package at a special discounted price of US $795 until 31st August 2004.

News from Digital Immersion Software Corp (30 June 2004)

PLM software turns to systems engineering

UGS has integrated advanced systems engineering capabilities within the latest release of its Teamcenter open PLM foundation.

News from Siemens PLM Software (30 June 2004)

Stainless steel splitter boxes and troughs

With the introduction of the new 1400 BSS/TSS stainless steel splitter boxes and troughs, Eurobex reckons it now offers one of the most complete lines of electrical distribution enclosures available.

News from Eurobex Manufacturing (30 June 2004)

Custom Scada solution wins the day

Fern Engineering Systems has just been awarded a large Scada contract by Futaba Tenneco UK.

News from Fern Engineering Systems (30 June 2004)

Wall paper celebrates Olympics and CFD

Readers can celebrate the 2004 Summer Olympic Games and CFD's advances in aiding the world of elite sport in performance enhancement and competitive advantage with Fluent.

News from Fluent (30 June 2004)

CAD software claims major productivity gains

PowerCAD Pro 6 is the new-generation CAD software optimised to save time and money for design and drafting professionals using Windows desktop, laptop and XP tablet PC computers.

News from GiveMePower Corporation (30 June 2004)

Flexible enclosures improve welding quality

Argweld flexible welding enclosures allow the operator to properly manipulate the workpiece and welding torch, working closer to the workpiece.  Brochure Available 

News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (30 June 2004)

Coupling range provides improved solution

 User Application Article  A change of coupling has significantly reduced costs and provided greater manufacturing flexibility for the Visionvent from Glazing Vision.  Brochure Available 

News from Huco Dynatork (30 June 2004)

Jordan takes a fresh approach to Formula 1 design

 User Application Article  Rand Worldwide, an IBM Premier Business Partner, has concluded a software and services deal with Jordan Grand Prix.

News from IBM Product Lifecycle Management Solutions (30 June 2004)

New Discovery features more quality checks

 User Application Article  Quality control of the new Land Rover Discovery 3 to be launched this autumn will be more comprehensive than ever following the installation of eight car body co-ordinate measuring machines.

News from LK (30 June 2004)

Sheets suit shielding and antistatic applications

As an addition to the MagniQ range of solid silicone products, Leewood Elastomer has released a range of electrically conductive and semiconducting sheeting materials.

News from MTI Leewood (30 June 2004)

Alzanti stepper drives under new ownership

Mclennan Servo Supplies has taken over the Alzanti product range of stepper motor drives and controllers.

News from McLennan Servo Supplies (30 June 2004)

Read all about Manufacturing Excellence

The Instrumentation Signpost, Read-Out's window on the world recently attended the Manufacturing Excellence conference near Birmingham, the fourth conference in this series Read-Out has attended.

News from Read-Out Publications (30 June 2004)

Modem dials up an entire network

The Allen-Bradley 9300-Rades Ethernet modem offers users dial-in access to an entire Ethernet-based control network - not just to a single controller.

News from Rockwell Automation (30 June 2004)

Intelligent actuators are bound for Singapore

Rotork intelligent electric valve actuators have been ordered for installation throughout the liquids processing plant at a giant new waste water treatment plant under construction in Singapore.

News from Rotork Controls (30 June 2004)

Plastics additive allows low-power CO2 marking

Sherwood Technology is claiming a breakthrough development in achieving the satisfactory marking of plastics using low power CO2 lasers.

News from DataLase (30 June 2004)

Motorised valve delivers precise ribbons

The Servo-Ribbon Applicator (SRA) is billed as a new concept in dispense-valve applicator tools.

News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (30 June 2004)

Machine control goes wireless

A totally independent method of communicating between the control systems of computer controlled machinery and machine tools and a centralised remote PC has been developed by Seiki Systems.

News from Seiki Systems (30 June 2004)

Instruments offer precise pressure measurement

Testo has recently launched two new highly precise pressure measurement instruments that can be used for differential, relative and absolute pressure measurement.

News from Testo (30 June 2004)

Report uncovers nearly 5 million CAD seats

According to industry analyst Joe Greco, 4.96 million mechanical CAD (MCAD) seats were installed worldwide at the end of 2003.

News from Wohlers Associates (30 June 2004)

Renault adopts "visionary" measuring system

 User Application Article  The French car manufacturer Renault is to deploy the Advent automated noncontact co-ordinate measuring system for high speed car body inspection.

News from ActiCM (29 June 2004)

Stainless security for food processing

Castell Iso-Lok now produces versions of most of its key products in hygienic, easy-to-clean, high-polish stainless steel.

News from Castell Iso-Lok (29 June 2004)

Simulation software is all at sea

Simulation software from CD Adapco will help BMW Oracle Racing to challenge for the next America's Cup.

News from CD-adapco (29 June 2004)

Fibre-optic sensors focus on their tasks

Now available from Contrinex are new format fibre optic sensors that have very small heads with spherical, hardened and ground sapphire lens.

News from Contrinex UK (29 June 2004)

Read all about cam clutches

Emerson Power Transmission has published a new detailed specification guide for the Morse brand KK cam clutch line.

News from Emerson Power Transmission (29 June 2004)

Read all about circuit breakers

E-T-A Circuit Breakers has published new 2004/05 editions of its comprehensive CBE (circuit breaker for equipment) and control products catalogues.  Brochure Available 

News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (29 June 2004)

Cutter combines oxy-fuel and plasma heads

The Combirex CXL-P CNC is a high performance, competitively priced oxy-fuel gas and plasma cutting machine that can be fitted with a maximum of four tool carriages.  Brochure Available 

News from ESAB (29 June 2004)

Integrated motor drive puts machines in position

A novel integrated motor drive is claimed to be ideal for adding configuration flexibility to packaging and process industry machinery.  Brochure Available 

News from Festo (29 June 2004)

Pressure calibrator is intrinsically safe

Fluke has further extended its range of intrinsically safe test tools for use in hazardous environments with the introduction of the new, powerful 718Ex pressure calibrator.  Brochure Available 

News from Fluke (UK) (29 June 2004)

Renault F1 Team extends software deal

The Renault F1 Team has signed an agreement to extend and expand its relationship with Fluent Europe as an official associate supplier.

News from Fluent (29 June 2004)

Data acquisition accelerates product development

 User Application Article  A leading manufacturer of earthmoving equipment has shortened its lead times for developing new products by choosing HBM's data acquisition and analysis equipment.  Brochure Available 

News from HBM UK (29 June 2004)

HMIs provide fingertip control

IMO Precision Controls has brought together the industry's biggest and most powerful line up of new HMIs for use with programmable controllers and IMO Jaguar drives.

News from IMO Precision Controls (29 June 2004)

Certification programme for industrial maintenance

The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society has launched a new Certified Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (CIMM) programme.

News from ISA (29 June 2004)

Plugs seal in tricky situations

Lee Products has developed a range of AFO plugs (axial force only) that are both removable, reusable and are ideal for high-pressure/high-temperature situations.  Brochure Available 

News from Lee Products (29 June 2004)

Simulation accelerates performance engineering

LMS International has released a new version of its award-winning simulation environment for functional performance engineering.  Brochure Available 

News from LMS International (29 June 2004)

Reorganisation pays dividends

Reorganisation efforts at Missler Software, following the takeover of Missler's competitor CN Industries, are showing positive results.

News from Missler Software (29 June 2004)

Deadline for test cases set for August

Max-Serv, the EU-backed virtual support centre for manufacturing excellence reports that its programme of funded test case initiatives is continuing to deliver strong results.

News from Max-Serv (29 June 2004)

Industrial CASE studentships available

The Prime Faraday partnership has a new allocation of industrial CASE studentships available for the financial year 2004/2005.

News from Electronics Enabled Products KTN (29 June 2004)

Safety and control come together

 Technical Background Article  Susanne Kunschert, CFO of Pilz, describes the company's vision for how safety and conventional automation control should converge.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (29 June 2004)

Ford updates safety on press lines

 User Application Article  Ford has made extensive use of Pilz programmable safety systems and SafetyBus p fieldbus technologies to upgrade its press lines in Genk, Belgium, for Mondeos and Transits.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (29 June 2004)

Industrial PCs feature flexible configurations

Xycom Automation's newest generation of industrial PCs are designed and tested for the tough environments required for plant floor use.

News from Pro-face UK (29 June 2004)

Blind assembly coupling for effective transmission

The RB blind assembly coupling is specifically designed to transmit torque between diesel engines and alternators far more effectively than existing devices.

News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings (29 June 2004)

Economy antispatter spray gets tougher

The Works' economy weld spatter control treatment, TW, has now been reformulated to perform better than other price-competitive antispatter sprays.

News from Stevens Industrial Services (29 June 2004)

Virtual institute to continue beyond EU funding

Sim-Serv the virtual institute for simulation, established in 2001 with EU support, plans to continue operations on a fully commercial basis from November this year.

News from Sim-Serv (29 June 2004)

Windows-based translator saves on Catia licences

Theorem Solutions has developed a new Windows-based Catia V4 to JT translator.

News from Theorem Solutions (29 June 2004)

Power network monitor keeps watch on quality

The BEN 6000 multipurpose modular network monitor features 16bit resolution, better than 0.1% accuracy on voltage measurements and 0.2% on current measurements and up to 200s recording time at 10kHz.

News from LEM Instruments (29 June 2004)

Custom alarms for plant operators

Alarm annunciators for process plant operators, panel builders and systems integrators are built to customer specifications.

News from Delta Controls (29 June 2004)

Visualisation software supports flexible licences

The latest version of the SpinFire client-server design visualisation and collaboration solution supports Macrovision's FlexNet universal software licensing technologies to allow licence borrowing.

News from Actify (28 June 2004)

Chinese office to enhance local research

ARC has strengthened its presence in China by opening a new office in Shanghai.

News from ARC Advisory Group (28 June 2004)

Modem range covers a range of telemetry needs

The newly extended Telemodem2 range of industrial modems is ideal for adding reliable, remote monitoring capabilities to environmental monitoring equipment.  Brochure Available 

News from Jekyll Electronic Technology (28 June 2004)

Key companies support Leonardo initiative

Earlier this week Hans De Keulenaer, Manager of the EC-supported Leonardo Power Quality Initiative, reported on the success of this leading European education and training programme.

News from Copper Development Association (28 June 2004)

Clamps take temporary hold

Temporary mounting of equipment can be a real problem, especially if a degree of adjustment is needed for repositioning or during operation.  Brochure Available 

News from Elesa (UK) (28 June 2004)

Order a catalogue and win a T-shirt

As well as introducing its latest catalogue, leading manufacturer of relays and timers Finder is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

News from Finder (28 June 2004)

Abrasive management streamlines waterjet cutting

The AMS abrasive management system is claimed to provide the highest levels of accuracy, reliability and economy in continuous abrasive flow for waterjet cutting.

News from KMT Waterjet Systems (28 June 2004)

Metal conduits protect in many ways

For both general use and more specialist areas, Kopex International's metallic pliable conduit systems are designed for static or limited vibration applications.  Brochure Available 

News from Kopex International (28 June 2004)

Air leak detector promises prompt payback

Logis-Tech Associates describes the EP641 ultrasonic air leak detector as a basic necessity for any manufacturing facility that uses compressed air.  Brochure Available 

News from Logis-Tech Associates (28 June 2004)

Pair pool CAD and CAM expertise

Micro Concepts has signed an alliance with ToolBox (UK) to provide manufacturing companies in SE England with more focused and closely integrated CAD/CAM solutions and consultancy services.

News from Micro Concepts (28 June 2004)

Long-fibre pellets complement moulding process

Using proprietary production technology, PlastiComp is now offering long fibre pellets in most thermoplastic matrices reinforced with glass, Aramid, carbon and other continuous fibres.

News from Plasticomp (28 June 2004)

Manuals smooth transition to MicroStation V8

ProSoft has published two new training manuals based on the latest version of MicroStation - V8 2004.

News from ProSoft (28 June 2004)

Funds available for new ideas in polymers

The new research fund raising team at Rapra Technology is urging polymer-based companies to come forward with research proposals.

News from Smithers Rapra (28 June 2004)

Board-mounting terminals handle up to 57A

For high-current applications that need to interface with PCBs, Euroclamp's MV10 terminal block offers a massive 57A current handling capability.

News from Switchtec (28 June 2004)

A hundred years of measurement

Precision instrument specialist H Tinsley is celebrating 100 years of business.

News from Tinsley (28 June 2004)

Transformers bound for Belfast

Winder Electrical has beaten fierce competition to win its first major contract across the Irish Sea.

News from Winder (28 June 2004)

LOT-Oriel to handle near-infra-red cameras

Xenics has signed LOT-Oriel as its partner for sales and marketing of its near-infra-red cameras in Europe.

News from Xenics (28 June 2004)

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