Around the Industry

The latest rapid protoyping 3D printer added to the RS Components portfolio is the production-quality micro-SLA ProJet 1200 from 3D Systems. The printer is the first product in the RS 3D printer range to use stereolithography (SLA) technology, which delivers a smoother finish and builds layers that are less visible compared to alternative low-cost 3D printer technologies such as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF).

Amplicon has been listening to customer feedback and requirements and applied the comments to the development of a new series of wide operating temperature panel PCs. The Senses 5300 panel PCs come with three display size options: 10in, 12in & 15in, being versatile and adaptive for up to 99% of SCADA/HMI applications.

Gasmet Technologies, a leading manufacturer of gas monitoring instruments and systems, has announced a wide range of developments that further improve its range of FTIR analysers. At the same time, the company launched a completely new website.

In an agreement signed earlier this year, Kennametal Inc. and Haimer GmbH have agreed to a revolutionary joint technology partnership and development cooperation for modular cutting tool systems. The agreement involves a significant cross-license model and long-term partnership. "This agreement is a perfect fit because it illustrates both Haimer and Kennametal as leaders in high-end innovative technologies for world manufacturing," states Carlos Cardoso, chairman, president and CEO, Kennametal Inc.  

Scarborough's annual Engineering Week event aimed at encouraging youngsters to consider careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) has just held its most successful event - attracting over 3000 schoolchildren and young students.

A state-of-the-art training centre that is preparing young people and adults for careers in engineering has opened its doors in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

Ensinger Inc. has named Victrex plc winner of its High Performance Supplier/Partner of the Year award for 2013. Headquartered in Germany, Ensinger GmbH, a global specialist in the processing of high performance engineering polymers, obtains its supply of PEEK (polyetheretherketone) polymer from Victrex. VICTREX PEEK polymer is incorporated in its TECAPEEK series of stock shapes designed for use in challenging and extreme environments.

Miniature data logging devices from MSR Electronics are accompanying the flights of the unmanned spacecraft ‘Cygnus’ to the International Space Station ISS to take transport measurements for the fourth consecutive flight. The data loggers are being used in order to record shock and vibrations on the transport route of the supply transporter Cygnus to the ISS.

MESA International announced that Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company has joined MESA as a Platinum Keystone Sponsor. As such, Dassault Systèmes will join other manufacturing operations management leaders in supporting MESA's mission to help its manufacturer / producer members to drive performance and profitability in their organizations through thought leadership, promote active best practice sharing, and expand industry dialogue. 

Yokogawa France S.A.S. has won an order from VINCI Environment UK to supply control systems and safety instrumented systems for a waste-to-energy facility that is being built for SITA Cornwall Ltd. in the UK. VINCI Environment UK is a Group company of VINCI Construction, France's leading construction company.