Acrylic tapes builds on bonding strength

Double-sided, acrylic adhesive tapes were showcased at Southern 2016 by tesa UK. including its ACXplus , double-sided, acrylic adhesive tapes with optimum viscoelasticity for constructive bonding applications. It is a viable alternative to traditional mechanical fastening methods, says the company. The acrylic adhesive provides optimal

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Bespoke labelling includes 3D logo badges

Bespoke labelling solutions from GSM Graphic Arts include industrial labels, nameplates and fascias and labels from vinyl to anodised aluminium and etched stainless steel nameplates, 3D logo badges to graphic overlays and control panels. The one-stop service is based on experience gained from 40 years

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China link reduces cost for low risk manufacture

By sourcing components and sub-assemblies from China, China Outsourcing provides low cost, low risk manufacturing and offers machining, all types of casting, forging, stamping, fabrication and assembly capabilities. Visitors to Southern Manufacturing 2016 had the opportunity to find out about the process, which begins with

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Microscope options scan and magnifiy

Claimed to be the largest independent microscope company in the UK, and one of the largest in Europe, GT Vision offers its own GX Microscopes brand, together with Huvitz, Kyowa, Leica, Olympus, Meiji , Motic, Navitar, Mitutoyo, Kyowa, SmartDrive, Prior Scientific, Microvision, Objective Imaging,  Media

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Digital and optical inspection options launched at Southern

Two visual inspection microscopes were launched by Vision Engineering at Southern Manufacturing 2016, the EVO Cam full-HD digital microscope and Lynx EVO eyepiece-less stereo microscope. EVO Cam is specifically designed for quality control, testing, inspection and documentation. It has one-button image capture, magnification options up

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LED lighting to reduce energy consumption

Upgrades to the Tamero and Taneo bench luminaire families of large area luminaires reduce energy consumption and boost output, says Waldmann Lighting. Both products were showcased at Southern Manufacturing 2016. Other new products are the Taureo continuous-row LED system, claimed to offer energy-savings, plug and

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Latest transducer models have signal conditioning

For displacement (or position) measurement, RDP Electronics claims to be a world leader in the manufacture of LVDT transducers, as well as the sole distributor in UK and Eire for MTS Temposonics industrial magnetostrictive sensors. The technologies are fundamentally contactless, reliable and available from 1mm

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Intelligent packaging protects

Foam profiles, sheets and rolls ranging from packaging and transport protection profiles to high-tech OEM components were showcased on the NMC stand at Southern 2016 Intelligent packing for the furniture industry protects glass, office furniture, picture framing and domestic cabinets. NomaPack U edge protection profiles

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Metal working challenge is issued

Developed to out-perform other fluids, Q8Oils offers 10 grades of water-soluble machining and grinding fluid. All grades are suitable for use in hard or soft water, with low foaming properties and suitable for high-speed machining applications and fluid delivery pressures on modern machine tools. The

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Equipment reflects specialist trend

Continuing to increase the scope and depth of its product range as volume manufacture gives way to specialist high quality medium to lower volume production work, Blundell Production Equipment highlighted its medium to high speed component placement and aqueous cleaning at this year’s show. Visitors

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