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EASING THE PAIN OF FUEL PRICE INCREASES
GE helps drivers save money at the pump with innovative high-tech materials for Improved fuel efficiency
"Sharp and painful increases in the cost of gasoline are prompting consumers and legislators to demand improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency, as evidenced by proposed new federal fuel economy standards for SUVs, pickups, and minivans. GE Plastics is already helping automakers improve fuel efficiency with innovative, high-performance materials that can reduce vehicle weight by replacing traditional metal, gla
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TANKS - CHAMBERS / SUMPS - PIPEWORK
Environment Agency Control of Pollution Regulations 2001 states that to comply with legislation all above ground storage tanks over 200 litres used for all oil based products on commercial or industrial premises must be fully bunded n ensure you comply with the legislation and replace your old tank today with a Cookson & Zinn (CZ) FuelBank
"There can be no short cuts where protection of the environment is concerned particularly as it can cost you money. <BR><BR>Our environment needs protecting and
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ROBOTS ARC-WELD AND CUT PRECISELY
"micromech have introduced a series of robotic arc welding systems that use a six-axis, modular construction, electric servo-driven family of robots designed for precise, highspeed welding and cutting."
"When there is a production deadline to beat, manufacturers cannot afford lost production and the ARC Mate 120iB welding robots will always finish the job on time.<BR> The Fanuc range offers an extensive array of four to seven axis robots with payloads from 3kg to 400kg, man enough for most applicat
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MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE: THE NEXT GENERATION
"The Manufacturing Institute is offering the north west's manufacturing SMEs scholarship funding towards its Diploma in Manufacturing, a results-led, nationally recognised learning programme that is preparing the next generation of manufacturing champions."
"Since 1996, more than 200 manufacturers have pursued the University approved programme - applying their learning to their factories to achieve hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of productivity improvements.<BR> Recruitment for the part-time
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FIVE-INCH ANGLE GRINDER SPEED RANGE EXTENDED
"Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a variable speed grinder with a wider speed range than similar grinders."
"The WE14-125 VS 5in Angle Grinder is ideal for both grinding and cutting stone when on full speed, and can also be dialled down to low speed for stone finishing and polishing. Disc speed is variable from 3,000 to 10,500 rev/min (no-load) a
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LINEAR ACTUATOR HAS HIGH POWER AND ACCURACY
"Resembling a pneumatic cylinder in that the driving force is exerted via a rod, an electric actuator's power and positional accuracy far exceeds that of a pneumatic cylinder."
"Hoerbiger-Origa has extended its portfolio of linear actuation products with the launch of the OSP-E SBR extending rod electric actuator.<BR> The new unit resembles a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder in that the driving force is exerted via a rod, which moves in and out of the end of the main housing.<BR> However, its
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PIPE DREAMS
"Process pipework manufactured by Norward Ltd has been produced to the highest standards, using high-grade materials suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical and bio-technology markets. "
"However, the company's experience and expertise in the supply of Hi-Purity process pipework is now extended to other areas of production where cleanliness, hygiene and quality assurance could show positive commercial benefits.<BR> These new markets include general process and chemical industries; high puri
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"1,000 PROGRAMME <BR>MULTI-POINT LOCKING ADAPTER"
"How often do we see greater flexibility for less cost? Well, EMKA's new 3 point cam adaptor offers just that. It converts a low cost single point cam into a cam for a 3 point locking system. "
"This gives enclosure manufacturers a much reduced stock requirement for varying cabinet door sizes, typically leading to a 40 percent reduction in stock costs on this component type.<BR> OEM/Specialist cabinet producers up to now have needed to stock both single and 3 point cams, but now need only stock the
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BRIXWORTH HELPS 'TURN-OVER'AT TERRAPIN
Special purpose manipulator and turnover stands have been supplied by Brixworth Engineering Co Ltd for use in the manufacture of modular buildings at Terrapin Limited.
"Terrapin has an established reputation for the design and manufacture of pre-engineered building structures. Its products have been used in projects as diverse as a multi-million pound hospital complex to simple school classroom extensions.<BR> The Brixworth stands are designed for the handling and manipulation of larger, awkward-shaped loads
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"MOBILE, FAST, COMPACT AND RUGGED"
"The new Simatic Field PG M programming device from Siemens Automation and Drives features wireless technology, a powerful Intel Pentium M processor, a large 15"" display in XGA or SXGA+ resolution, and integral data backup. "
"The new device also has a long rechargeable battery operation time, high-speed working memory and all the usual interfaces for industrial applications. The Field PG M in notebook format is used for configuring, start-up, service and maintenance of automation installation
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Innovation for the nations
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Supposedly the construction
materials of the future, composites are increasingly seen in
applications where optimum efficiency is paramount including
aircraft construction and renewable energy. As two research
examples show in this video, composites really are the future
for efficiency.
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