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03/02/2012 - CRITICAL VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM USES THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS FOR HIGH-DENSITY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

New Land Instruments Thermal Imager Provides Earlier Detection of Refractory Wear A new monitoring system for critical vessels uses thermal imaging cameras to provide higher measurement density than traditional systems based on thermocouples.

03/02/2012 - Verlinde teams up with DCB on its biggest ever single crane order

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The world’s premier supplier of hoists and lifting equipment, VERLINDE FRANCE, is celebrating assisting leading Danish crane designer and manufacturer DCB (Danish Crane Building) in supplying its biggest ever crane! DCB delivered the mammoth crane to Lindø Industrial Park near Odense in Denmark.

03/02/2012 - Metso's complete automation package ensures improved performance and reliability for Allimand's new paper machine in Spain

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The latest generation automation technology will allow the plant expand its product range and develop new products Metso has won an order to supply an extensive automation package to French supplier Allimand for the new paper machine to be erected in the new Miquel y Costas' plant in la Pobla de Claramunt, Spain. The new production line, which is the latest generation, will allow Miquel y Costas expand its range of papers and develop new products.

03/02/2012 - QuickStart Factory Project Service Eases Transition to 3D

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Quick implementation and low start-up costs are key for engineers switching from 2D to 3D factory layout or plant design. CAD Schroer's new service makes the transition easy and affordable.

03/02/2012 - Libelium announces e-Learning Platform for ZigBee sensor networks

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

New e-Learning platform enables system integrators worldwide to accelerate time to market for ZigBee sensor network projects and applications Zaragoza, Spain – February 1st, 2012 – Libelium

03/02/2012 - Autodesk Manufacturing Community Invited to Vote for 2011 Inventor of the Year

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Farnborough, UK. 31 January, 2012 — Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has kicked off the company’s official Inventor of the Year voting process.

03/02/2012 - UK manufacturing SMEs: a blueprint for export success

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Despite the global economic downturn, some UK manufacturers are continuing to grow by increasing their sales in overseas markets. Andy Owen, Managing Director of UK-based manufacturer MasterMover Ltd, describes how his company is beginning to prosper from strong foundations that were laid back in 2007.

03/02/2012 - BP to Increase Graduate Recruitment by 50 Per Cent in 2012 and to Give its Graduates the Unique Opportunity to Help Deliver the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
BP, one the UK’s leading graduate recruiters, announced today that it is increasing its annual UK graduate recruitment by 50 per cent, to nearly 250 graduates, in 2012.

03/02/2012 - Aker Solutions acquires Sandnessjøen Engineering

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
2 February 2012 - Aker Solutions acquires Norwegian engineering company Sandnessjøen Engineering. The acquisition will strengthen Aker Solutions' presence in northern Norway and grow the company's engineering capacity for offshore projects.

03/02/2012 - igus shows next-generation plastic bearings, energy chains and chainflex cables at Southern Manufacturing 2012

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
igus UK Ltd, Stand H12, Southern Manufacturing, FIVE, Farnborough, 15th – 16th February, 2012 At this year’s Southern Manufacturing event in Farnborough, igus UK

02/02/2012 - Full range of energy efficient Ex-light fittings for T5 fluorescent lamps now available

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
COOPER Crouse-Hinds has extended its range of explosion-proof nLLK 10 series light fittings for T5 bi-pin fluorescent lamps (16mm diameter), by introducing a new 2x35W version.

02/02/2012 - Pacepacker wins prestigious national EEF manufacturing award for export strategy!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Essex based manufacturer of packing, pick and place and robot palletising equipment, Pacepacker Services Limited, has been named runner-up in the Outstanding Export Awards category of the national EEF Future Manufacturing Awards 2011.

02/02/2012 - Edwards launches two high performing GXS vacuum pumps for industrial applications

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX, UK. (1 February 2012) — Edwards, a leading global manufacturer of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, has extended its range of GXS dry pumps to meet the demands of high volume industrial OEMs and end users.

02/02/2012 - Now Levi Strauss makes jeans with less energy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Vacon NXS ac variable speed drives supplied and fitted by Digicon Solutions Limited are delivering large energy savings at the Northampton plant of Levi Strauss, one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies. The drives were installed as part of a continuous improvement programme at the site that supports Levi Strauss’ commitment to ensuring that its operations always have the minimum possible impact on the environment.

02/02/2012 - J D NEUHAUS PRODUCTS FOR HEAVY INDUSTRY

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The J D Neuhaus company have been designing and manufacturing handling equipment for over two and a half centuries, and pioneered the use of compressed air for powering handling equipment in the early 1950’s.

02/02/2012 - Robots arise as British manufacturing rebuilds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The number of robots in UK factories and production plants is growing at an unprecedented rate as the manufacturing sector prepares for an ever-more competitive and globalised future. A seminar organised by Mitsubishi Electric, Cognex Vision and the British Automation and Robot Association looked at developments in the field.

02/02/2012 - Robots arise as British manufacturing rebuilds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The number of robots in UK factories and production plants is growing at an unprecedented rate as the manufacturing sector prepares for an ever-more competitive and globalised future.

02/02/2012 - Problems with Current Generation of MES Systems Bring High Investment Risk, says Paul Hurst of Products4Automation

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Current MES systems only represent a preliminary stage of development toward the goal of intelligently controlled production processes, according to Paul Hurst of P4A, the UK distributor for FELTEN Production Intelligence software.

02/02/2012 - CHOPPER PUMPS HELP FORD MOTOR TO IMPROVE WASTE HANDLING

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The Ford Engine plant in Dagenham is not the type of site you usually associate with an application for a VAUGHAN chopper pump as these powerful, heavy-duty pumps are more likely to be found operating at sewage treatment works around the UK. However, motor manufacturing, like any major process involves its own unique solids pumping challenges. For example, how to handle the difficult combination of swarf, cutting oils and coolants being collected from huge CNC machines operating on engine and transmission manufacture.

02/02/2012 - NEWS FROM BEKO TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
KP Foods, a part of the United Biscuits group have had issues in recent years with refrigeration dryers failing because of the acidic conditions on site due to ingredients such as acetic acid affecting the internal copper tubing of refrigeration dryers.

02/02/2012 - Keeping you up to speed

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Assessing vehicle noise is a faster and easier process with the launch of Brüel & Kjær’s latest data analysis software platform: PULSE 16.1. This update for Brüel & Kjær’s PULSE analyser system has many new features, including improved Source Path Contribution (SPC) technology with time-domain insight and Exterior Sound Simulator software.

01/02/2012 - More rugged, better resolution, same price... quite simply FLIR Systems new FLIR i-Series thermal imaging cameras

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Quite simply the new FLIR i-Series has no equal. No other thermal imaging cameras within this price bracket have the same level of functionality. And although the three models in the series inherit proven features from their forerunners, their design, build and technical specification are distinctly superior.

01/02/2012 - Fast, High Quality, Automated Castings Inspection with New Seifert x|blade from GE

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Standards-Compliant Digital Radiography Ahrensburg, Germany – 31 January 2012 – The new Seifert x|blade from the Inspection Technologies business of GE Energy, Measurement & Control Solutions, is the latest addition to the company’s extensive platform of digital radiography solutions.

01/02/2012 - New Collaborative Capabilities to Deliver the Efficient Enterprise™ over the Cisco Intelligent Network

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
London, UK - January 31, 2012 – Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced at Cisco Live, Cisco’s premier IT and communications conference in Europe, that they are planning to expand their existing relationship with Cisco to significantly broaden their energy management solution portfolio.

01/02/2012 - Engineering students at the University of Sheffield take on global engineering challenge

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Teams of engineering students from the University of Sheffield took on a global engineering challenge by attempting to improve the quality of life for a rural Indian village community.

01/02/2012 - ISOPAK ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW TABLET DOSING EQUIPMENT

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Isopak Ltd, the UK's exclusive distributor for Dott.Bonapace, is launching a further product to add to its extensive range of pharmaceutical equipment with the addition of an automatic tablet dosing device.

01/02/2012 - HONEYWELL ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNUAL STUDENT COMPETITION IN EMEA TO ADVANCE INNOVATION IN THE PROCESS AUTOMATION INDUSTRY

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
‘Engineers of Tomorrow’ to Present Innovative Designs at Prestigious Honeywell EMEA Users Group Conference in Istanbul, Turkey BRACKNELL, UK, January 31, 2012 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) has launched its fifth annual competition for technical students in colleges and universities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), challenging them to devise ways of advancing innovation in the process automation industry.

01/02/2012 - SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS BROCHURE

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Whilst some manufacturers choose proprietary handling systems to optimise their production output many others opt for bespoke systems that are dedicated to the needs of a specific application.

01/02/2012 - Hale Hamilton announces the launch of its modular N11000 Series Cylinder Filling Fill, Vent and Vac manifold solution

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Hale Hamilton has recently launched its new range of modular Cylinder Filling Manifold solutions, the N11000 Series. This new market-leading series has been developed in partnership with one of the company’s leading Asian Industrial Gas customers, following an extensive and rigorous product configuration programme.

01/02/2012 - DANA USES ACI RECIPROCATING NOZZLE DRYER FOR IMPROVED DRIVE SHAFT PAINTING PREPARATION

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT
A recently installed versatile blower-powered drying system installed at the Dana driveshaft assembly facility in Wellingborough has enhanced the plant’s pre-painting drying process. The result ensures effective paint coverage of drive shafts and related components. The system’s superior performance to a previous installation has also resulted in reduced costs by eliminating the need for hand finishing of drying operations and the use of a compressor employed for this task.

31/01/2012 - Extra FREE Machine Safety Training date added

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
“Introduction to Machine Safety” workshop - Congleton, 7th February 31st January session now fully booked. “Introduction to Machine Safety” ½ day workshop.

31/01/2012 - Sherborne Sensors Strikes Gold in Lockheed Martin Preferred Supplier Program

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Lockheed Martin awards Sherborne Sensors Gold PSP Supplier Rating Wyckoff, NJ, 30 January 2012 – Sherborne Sensors, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of sensors for military, aerospace and industrial applications, today announced it has been awarded the prestigious gold rating, on initial nomination, in Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire control’s (MFC) Preferred Supplier Program (PSP).

31/01/2012 - DUCT HEATERS FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Imofa UK launches new range of ATEX Certified Duct Heaters Imofa UK, specialist supplier of bespoke air handling, heating and ventilation systems, has expanded its range of highly successful electric duct heaters with a new range of ATEX certified heaters from VEAB.

31/01/2012 - NON-CONTACT DIRECT-DRIVE LINEAR AIR BEARING STAGE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SCANNING AND INSPECTION

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
New ABL1500 from Aerotech exceeds capability of ball-screw and mechanical-bearing systems The ABL1500 direct-drive linear air-bearing stage from Aerotech meets the needs of demanding scanning and inspection applications with fully active pre-load, high stiffness and unsurpassed geometric characteristics.

31/01/2012 - The New LPX Torque Sensor by Mountz Inc.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Calibrating and Testing Small Hand & Power Torque Tools San Jose, Calif. - Mountz, Inc., a specialist in the design and manufacture of torque control products, offers the new LPX torque sensor

31/01/2012 - Senior appointment aligns strengths of Brammer and Buck & Hickman

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Ian Ritchie, managing director of Brammer, the UK’s leading distributor of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has an expanded remit to lead the recently acquired industrial tools, maintenance and health & safety product distributor Buck & Hickman, following its acquisition by Brammer plc.

31/01/2012 - Straightpoint (UK) Ltd Launches Load Cell Hire Division

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
UK based Straightpoint (UK) Ltd, the world leaders in the design and manufacture of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cells, have launched a load cell hire division.

31/01/2012 - SECOND RECORD YEAR IN A ROW

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Precision engineering component supplier, R. A. Rodriguez, has closed 2011 on a real high. It has reported substantial growth for the second year running and reassuringly this success is almost equally split between the UK and export markets.

31/01/2012 - Semta invites employers to discover the benefits of apprenticeships

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
- Apprenticeship Week takes place from 6th-10th February 2012 - To kick off Apprenticeship Week, manufacturing and engineering employers are invited to join Sector Skills Council, Semta and the Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network at the jointly-hosted launch event, to drive further support and ongoing commitment to apprenticeships across these growth-producing sectors in the UK.

31/01/2012 - SATO introduces ECONANO® labels: The world’s first CO2 reducing label

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
TOKYO – January 30, 2012 – SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling and EPC/RFID solutions announced today the release of its new ECONANO® series of labels; labels that absorb and reduce the CO2 that is released into the atmosphere when labels are incinerated.

31/01/2012 - Boardrooms in the dark over energy, says new research from Siemens

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
One in three (31%) of those responsible for energy management in UK businesses say that the issue is not being taken seriously by their organisation, according to a new report published today by Siemens.

31/01/2012 - RWE npower awards framework agreement extension to Exeeco APS

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Exeeco APS (Actuation, Projects and Services) has been awarded an extension to its three-year Framework Agreement with RWE npower for the supply of Rotork valve actuation products and the service and repair of all makes of valve actuators at the company’s UK coal, oil and gas fired power stations and cogeneration plants.

31/01/2012 - ‘THE PIX GROUP APPLAUD THE NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SERVICE’

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The Ipswich based PIX Group of companies has publicly voiced its commitment and support to the young apprentices they employ through the National Apprenticeship Service. Recognising the valuable contribution they make to their business, PIX has been employing young apprentices at their Ipswich headquarters for almost 2 years.

31/01/2012 - Light Towers Go Wireless

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Motion29 launches new LightMonitor software to interact with PATLITE AirGrid Light towers have long been used to monitor the functionality of machinery in the workplace, and alert engineers and operators to any stoppages on the production line.

30/01/2012 - Fresh iglidur bearings every day

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Maintenance free, light weight, dry running, low wear, corrosion free: these are just some of the features of iglidur plastic plain bearings but what else is interesting is how igus achieves this.

30/01/2012 - Robust box aids mounting of data cabling in industrial or building networks

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The new Ha-VIS preLink® AP box from HARTING is a robust housing unit that aids the installation of data networks by allowing cabling to be mounted on walls or pillars in industrial or business premises.

30/01/2012 - Maintenance key to improving plant productivity

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Maintenance budgets are set to remain buoyant and focus on improving plant productivity, even in these times of austerity, research from MAINTEC 2012 show organiser easyFairs has revealed.

30/01/2012 - 3M TO SHOWCASE ‘TOTAL SAFETY SOLUTION’ AT SANDOWN PARK

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Diversified technology company 3M will be offering visitors to the Health & Safety event at Sandown Park on 28-29 February 2012 a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the different areas of its ‘safety solutions’ service.

30/01/2012 - Siemens expands Industrial Ethernet portfolio with fault-tolerant redundancy solution

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Siemens Industry Automation and Drive Technologies (IA&DT) has expanded its portfolio of industrial network products with a fault-tolerant system solution for smooth and delay-free redundancy in Industrial Ethernet networks.

30/01/2012 - Feasibility Studies for Technology-Inspired Innovation

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The government is to invest up to £2 million to stimulate and support technological innovation by the UK’s small and micro businesses. The Technology Strategy Board (www.innovateuk.org