Infrared Heat Forms Plastic Tubes Quickly and In A Targeted Fashion

Plastic tubes and pipes are increasingly being used in civil engineering as well as in domestic technology. Infrared emitters from Heraeus Noblelight help to stress relieve hoses, bend tubes and pipes or form sleeves. They transfer energy in a contact-free manner and generate heat primarily in the material. As a result, heating takes place uniformly and rapidly. This saves energy and space and the heating process can be easily automated. Heraeus... 

Transparent Classic Hot Water Bottle – Made in Germany

Hot Water Bottles are fabulous to use for aches and pains, muscular tension, stress or cramps. Can’t sleep on a cold night? A cozy hot water bottle will work its magic. Cold Feet? Hot water bottles keep your footsies warm and comfortable. Hot Water bottles soothe and calm children. Hot water bottles are easy to travel with, especially on a long flight or bus ride. It is ribbed, making it perfect for the hottest water. Going to the beach? Fill... 

Indian machine tool industry on the rise

India has been one of the buzzwords in the machine tool industry for the past month or so as a number of new investments have been announced. These investments include investment plans of at least eight international companies in the industry. According to a report by Indian business daily Business Standard, the US-headquartered MAG Industrial Automation Systems has set up a subsidiary, while Heller from Germany, and MAUS and Rosa Ermando from Italy,... 

Multi-Turn Absolute CANopen Encoder From SICK STEGMANN INC.

SICK STEGMANN, INC. introduces ATM 60-C Multi-Turn Absolute Encoders. These IP67 encoders are electronically adjustable, provide resolution up to 26 bits, and feature a CANopen interface to satisfy virtually any application profile. They are available with face mount flange, servo flange or blind hollow shaft connections. The ATM 60-C is an extremely robust absolute encoder that provides reliable operation in environments with high shock and vibration.... 

Metabos New SBE1010 Plus Hammer Drill

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, now offers a new 1/2″ hammer drill for increased productivity in a variety of drilling applications. The SBE1010 Plus features a 1/2″ Futuro Top keyless chuck, which makes bit changes quick and easy and ensures secure bit clamping. Under extreme conditions, with... 

ETO ERP Encompix Selected by Machine Tool Company

David Simonian, CFO, explained some of the problems Simmons experienced running an old, non-integrated Dbase system. “Each department had its own mini-system. The same data was entered multiple times—engineering, purchasing, job costing, and accounting. It was very difficult to extract any meaningful information to run the business,” he said. Simmons had known about Encompix for several years. “We looked at Encompix many years ago, but were... 

ETO ERP Encompix Selected by Machine Tool Company

David Simonian, CFO, explained some of the problems Simmons experienced running an old, non-integrated Dbase system. “Each department had its own mini-system. The same data was entered multiple times—engineering, purchasing, job costing, and accounting. It was very difficult to extract any meaningful information to run the business,” he said. Simmons had known about Encompix for several years. “We looked at Encompix many years ago, but were... 

Timken Supplies Bearing Assembly for the High-Speed Talgo 350 Train

The Timken Company is supplying 480 high-tech axle bearing assemblies to Bombardier Transportation for use in the locomotives of the next 30 trains that RENFE – the Spanish state railway – has ordered from Talgo in Spain. Bombardier is supplying 60 high-speed locomotives – two for each Talgo 350 train – equipped with Timken-developed advanced sensor technology to monitor bearing temperature. Bombardier used Timken bearings... 

VMC provides turning and milling in same fixture.

STAMA America introduces System 8oMilling-Turning Centers with one (MT) or two (MT-TWIN) milling spindles and one or two turning spindle(s) for the complete machining of semi-finished and saw sections on one machining center. STAMA has merged its TWIN-Technology with its Milling-Turning Technology, creating a new high-grade technology. A multi-functional swiveling and rotating unit with 2 turning spindles has been integrated in the robust column system...