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Industry NewsMeggitt Sensing Systems facility renews AS9100 certificationMeggitt has upgraded the Germantown facility's AS9100 Aerospace Standard for Quality Systems certification. To maintain the AS9100 certification initially obtained in 2009, Meggitt Sensing Systems underwent a thorough audit of the Germantown, Maryland facility to ensure that quality management goals are measureable and achievable. 
Right-first-time tube bending technology to be highlighted at FarnboroughThe benefits of all-electric tube bending machines for precision aerospace manufacturing applications will be highlighted by Unison at the 2012 Farnborough International Airshow. Unison machines feature a bending system based on precision digitally controlled servomotors. This all-electric architecture provides significant performance benefits in terms of rapid and repeatable software-based set-up, and lower energy consumption and noise, compared with traditional hydraulically powered machinery. 
UK industry to save 16.5 million kWh of energy in 2012 using Atlas Copco VSD compressorsResearch carried out by compressed air equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco, has revealed that UK Industry will save over 16.5 million kWh of energy in 2012 as a result of using the company's energy efficient Variable Speed Drive (VSD) compressors. The amount of energy saved is the equivalent to that needed to make a massive 663 million large cups of tea, or a reduction in CO2 emissions of just under 9 million kg. 
Long Life and High Reliability EP Steel Saves €38,400 Annually for OperatorNSK's Extra Long Life and High Reliability EP steel is saving the operator of a Sendzimir Mill in the steel industry €38,400 annually, by overcoming a problem of inner ring wear on mill bearings that was resulting in reduced bearing life of between 1,500 and 3,000 hours of operation TTP Labtech Launches Impressive Number of Products Following Company GrowthTTP Labtech, has strengthened its in-house team and commitment to product development following a successful 2011, which saw revenue increase by 5%. Having invested heavily in R&D in 2011, with 100% of resources focused solely on product development, TTP Labtech has launched an impressive number of products this year alone, with more launches planned for later in 2012. 
New jobs created at Stone specialist oil firmGlobal Heat Transfer has created five vacancies at its Cold Meece Estate headquarters in Stone. The increased demand for personnel follows a prosperous period of growth and the company plans to double in size over the next 12 months. 
Hurco Took 18 Orders Valued At £1.4 MillionA record number of people visited Hurco's 250 square metre stand at MACH 2012, the company's largest to date. Contacts were logged from 549 companies, an increase of 24 per cent over MACH 2010. It continues a trend of visitor growth of more than 20 per cent per show since 2002 and is in line with Hurco's growth in turnover and customer base over the past decade. 
Italian Pharmaceutical Company Enjoys Fast Payback On GEM Steam TrapsA leading global healthcare company has revealed that it has achieved a 12-month payback on Thermal Energy International's GEM venturi orifice steam traps installed at its manufacturing facility in Italy. Thermal Energy International has installed a total of 92 steam traps throughout the facility's process plant, which has removed the problems of mechanical steam trap failure and high maintenance costs. Altair’s HyperWorks Partner Alliance Extends Its Reach Into Composites Further With ESACompAltair today announced the addition of Finnish based company Componeering Inc. to the HyperWorks Partner Alliance (HWPA). Componeering Inc.'s software ESAComp is a composite modeling tool that aids engineers in the design and structural analysis of composites. HyperWorks customers can access ESAComp through the HWPA, a suite of third-party applications from HyperWorks partners that can be employed with the same units used to invoke HyperWorks software. The flexibility of these HyperWorks Units allow users to access the largest and most complete suite of CAE applications available at no incremental cost and with no long-term commitment. 
Edbro Expansion Into Middle East Market Provides Support Network for Infrastructure DevelopmentEdbro is underlining its position as the leading manufacturer of hydraulic truck tipping hoists and waste management equipment in the world with major expansion into the Middle East market. Activity includes establishing key service partners in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman and a combined warehouse stock and service facility in Dubai that serves the whole Gulf region. 
Edevice Announces The HealthGO Monitor, Built On Freescale's Home Health Hub Reference PlatformeDevice introduces HealthGO, a complete technology platform for Remote Patient Monitoring based on Freescale Semiconductor's Home Health Hub (HHH) reference platform. HealthGO is a Remote Patient Monitoring technology platform designed for medical device and healthcare monitoring companies seeking to quickly roll out an end to end innovative, customized and reliable solution. AGY Expands S-2 Glass Manufacturing Capacity by Twenty PercentAGY announced today that it has increased production output of its S-2 Glass fiber reinforcements by twenty percent with the capability to further increase its output as market demands dictate. This expansion enables AGY to meet growth in both the aerospace and industrial markets for high-performance glass fibers used for composite reinforcement. 
Thermal Imaging Helps Improve Safety in SpaceAn applications report is available from FLIR Systems that describes how its infrared camera systems were selected and have been used by NASA Langley Research Center for its shuttle and International Space Station programs. 
Danfoss Power Electronics Earns Silver Award for Excellence in WorkflowDanfoss Power Electronics announced today that the company has been named the Silver Winner for the 2011 Global Awards for Excellence in Business Process Management (BPM) and Workflow. This prestigious award has been granted to industrial organizations since 1996, in recognition of their ground-breaking solutions leading to significant business benefits. The Awards Program is managed by Future Strategies Inc. and sponsored by BPM.com, Object Management Group and Workflow Management Coalition. Microfluidics Specialist Dolomite joins forces with LioniX B.V.Microfluidics expert Dolomite is pleased to announce its collaboration with LioniX B.V. Dolomite and LioniX B.V. join forces in the areas of designing, developing and fabricating microfluidic devices and systems which enable them to expand the range of leading-edge customised solutions to their clients. Libelium unveils the top 50 Internet of Things ApplicationsThe exponentially growing number of objects connected to the Internet is completely changing our world. What new business models will appear? Which processes can be optimized? How many vertical markets will benefit? Libelium, a wireless sensor networks platform provider, has released the document "50 Sensor Applications for a Smarter World. Get Inspired!" covering the most disruptive sensor and Internet of Things applications. 
2012 IS A RECORD YEAR FOR SCARBOROUGH-BASED MACHINE MANUFACTURER2012 is set to be a groundbreaking year for the Scarborough-based builder of tube bending machines, Unison. In the first quarter alone, the company has tripled the size of its order book and the rate it is building machines compared to the same period last year. Free Energy Management System Webinar from InduSoftInduSoft announces a free webinar on how to create energy management systems on May 9, 2012. Joining the seminar will be a speaker from Noble Conservation Solutions to offer real world experience on how to best implement energy management systems (EMS). Noble is an engineering and consulting firm that provides products and services to reduce energy consumption and optimize processes in sustainable and environmentally responsible ways that deliver bottom-line savings. 
Expanded Plastic Tubing & Hose Buying Guide from NewAge Industries Now AvailableNewAge Industries announces an update to its tubing and hose buying guide. The guide now provides twenty tips on choosing plastic and rubber tubing and reinforced hose to help avoid application and purchasing errors. Back Manufacturing, But That Is Only Half The StoryManufacturing is re-emerging as a leading economic growth engine after a rather quiet summer. However this sector alone is not big enough to pull the whole of the UK back into good times. So says Mark Ingham, sales manager at Sensor Technology Ltd in Banbury, one of the innovating yet commercially aware companies identified by politicians as vital for 'rebalancing the economy'. "It is clear that we need to rebuild the national base of manufacturing, engineering, science and technology companies. These create wealth, rather than just redistributing it. However, this is not an overnight project; it will take literally decades. 
CGTech to showcase VERICUT Programming and Simulation at Farnborough International 2012CGTech will be exhibiting at Farnborough International 2012 on stand D100 in Hall 1 on July 9th – 13th 2012. The stand will feature the latest versions of CGTech's VERICUT software products for both Machine Tool Simulation and Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) programming and simulation. In addition CGTech will present a new product for programming and simulation of Automated Drilling and Fastening machines used for airframe assembly. 
Resounding Success For AWD Welding World Village At MACH 2012The AWD (Association of Welding Distribution) Welding World Village was a resounding success and brought another dimension to MACH 2012. With 27 welding and cutting equipment, consumables, safety and gas suppliers in one area, visitors found it very easy to find the products and companies they were seeking. Nitrogen generator global supply agreement for LC/MS.Parker Hannifin's Filtration & Separation Group, the leader in gas generation for LC/MS and GC applications, has entered into a worldwide supply agreement with the Waters Corporation. Under the agreement, Waters will resell Parker Balston nitrogen generators as part of their LC/MS package New graphene-based material could revolutionise electronics industryThe most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity has been invented by a team from the University of Exeter. Called GraphExeter, the material could revolutionise the creation of wearable electronic devices, such as clothing containing computers, phones and MP3 players. Calculations of Bearing Defects made easyBearing related failures are one of the most common faults encountered in plant equipment. For years, vibration analysts and reliability professionals have been challenged with obtaining the required information to accurately determine bearing fault frequencies. 
World Machinery Takes A Laserblade To Prestwood Panels Ltd.Prestwood Panels is benefiting from faster work rates, improved throughput and reduced costs, since purchasing a refurbished Laserblade laser cutting machine and state of the art Lantek programming system from industrial laser specialist, World Machinery. The flexibility of the Laserblade machine to cut complex profiles quickly and at low cost is also enabling Prestwood to expand its business into new markets, such as automotive and point of sale. 
Next Generation Of Insulation Contractors Under TrainingElastomeric and polyethylene foam manufacturer Armacell is helping the next generation of thermal insulation contractors by providing ongoing application training support to City & Guild apprentices. 
Hydratight Expands Global TeamIn its continuous efforts to improve service, joint integrity specialist Hydratight announces the appointment of a global operations and supply chain leader. Vincent Parmentier has direct responsibility for all three global regions, and work closely with the regional business leaders. His role will be to oversee and create global standards, key performance indicators, and evaluate system to deliver one global standard. 
FDB - Get The Ferry Locked Up In A Hurry!For the marine contractor tasked with fitting out a Bahamas based ferry there was the little problem of a glitch in the supply chain - with a need for a complete fit of special cabinet locks for the personal storage areas – and the locks had to be on board in two days. 
IGT Industries Control and Signage Solutions for Aircraft InteriorsThese typically custom designed solutions include Passenger Control units (PCU) for control of seat position, entertainment systems and galley control panels. Control systems may incorporate capacitive touch screens which may be specified with IGT's innovative Thin Film Backlighting Technology. 
Deeter to Exhibit at Singapore International Water Week 2012The Deeter Group will be exhibiting at this year's Singapore International Water Week. The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the global platform for water solutions. It brings policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners together to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world. Cutting-edge sensor technology to be showcasedScientists developing cutting-edge sensor technology for the subsea, renewable, marine and fishery industries will showcase their research at an event next month. Academics from the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University working together as part of the Scottish Sensor Systems Centre (S3C)*, will host an Open Laboratory Day for Subsea Sensor Technologies on Tuesday May 22. 
Hillhead 2012 - Preview Information from Brevini Power TransmissionBrevini Power Transmission is displaying at Hillhead 2012 on stand E22. With a wide product range and extensive UK technical support available, Brevini is able to offer tailored solutions to most applications. 
Be lean and green with Sandvik CoromantFor many years Sandvik Coromant has been an advocate of environmental sustainability in the manufacturing industry. The company's Carbide Recycling Concept (CRC) was implemented way back in 1996 as an initiative to minimize waste and offset the effects of consuming natural resource materials. 
New motion control and automation brochure includes challenge-to-solutions examples for test, measurement and inspectionAerotech's latest brochure, Motion and Automation for Test, Measurement and Inspection, presents its capability to deliver high-throughput micropositioning solutions for manufacturing production, quality control, R&D, vacuum and cleanroom environments through a series of test related application areas that include sensor testing, surface profiling, nondestructive test, semiconductor inspection and metrology, cleanroom and high-vacuum systems, and integrated automation and data acquisition. Ashtead Technology invites you to ‘dash for a Wii’Instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology will be giving away a Nintendo Wii every day at both Sustainabilitylive! and the Safety & Health Expo during May 2012. However, in order to win the Wii, visitors will have to return to the company's stand within 60 seconds of being texted and tweeted. 
Hydratight devises clever solution for StatoilHydratight found an innovative solution to a tricky repair for Statoil, by using a MORGRIP connector to repair a 6in super duplex pipe located within the constrained space of a subsea manifold, 340m under the surface of the North Sea. 
Ashtead Technology’s stand will be the focal point for all environmental instrumentationA visit to the Ashtead Technology stand at Sustainabilitylive! (Birmingham NEC, 22-24th May, 2012) will be a primary objective for anyone involved with environmental testing and monitoring. This is because many of the sector's latest technologies will be on display and visitors will be actively encouraged to try out new instruments for a wide range of applications including gas detection, noise, dust and vibration monitoring, water testing, thermography and remote visual inspection. 
24-Page Food Texture Analysis Brochure Published By Lloyd InstrumentsA new 24-page brochure detailing Lloyd Instruments' full range of food texture analysis solutions is now available for download from the company's website. The new colour brochure covers all aspects of texture analysis, including its benefits, specific food applications and the range of available instruments, grips and test fixtures. 
1000 miles per hour – TWI plays its part in the World Land Speed Record attemptCambridge based technology engineering company TWI is working with the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car design team to provide expertise in adhesive bonding. TWI's role is to identify and test the perfect materials joining technique for the lower chassis structure of the car designed to inspire the next generation of scientist, engineers and mathematicians and set the new 1000 mph World Land Speed Record. |
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