Low loss RF cable assembly joins waterproof connectors

Alongside its RF connectors, Intelliconnect (Europe) showcased an extensive low loss RF cable assembly manufacturing service for assemblies using semi-rigid, conformable, LMR and RG cables. Typical applications include security, medical, defence and aerospace, including marine IP68 waterproof, test and measurement, high power amplifiers, RF combiners

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Academy shows investment in training

The message from the CNC Training Academy at Southern Manufacturing 2015 was the productivity and performance benefits manufacturers can expect to achieve when investing in its professionally-delivered CNC programmer and operator training courses. The main focus was the popular basic-through-to-advanced Fanuc (turning and milling) and

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Case studies illustrate range of services from JJS

PCB assembly, cable assembly, box build, precision mechanical assembly, electro mechanical assembly, cabinet integration and full systems build were all on show at the JJS Manufacturing stand at Southern Manufacturing 2015. The EMS partner offers low risk, end-to-end procurement, manufacture and contract manufacturing assembly services.

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Water separator is maintenance-free

Engineering company, Drallim Industries, represented Koganei Pneumatics at Southern Manufacturing 2015, alongside its own technology, engineering, manufacturing and custom built systems for the aerospace, industrial and utility markets. Distributor Koganei UK is part of the Drallim Group. The Koganei Corporation, Japan, manufactures pneumatic components and

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Knighthood have you covered

At Southern Manufacturing 2015, insurance specialists Knighthood urged visitors to consider whether their present cover is adequate for their needs. Manufacturing and electronics businesses have special risk features that affect the insurance cover they require. New technologies and global connectivity have also produced new types

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Reduce, re-use, and recycle ticks the right boxes

At Southern 2015, Acopia showcased its robust box systems that have a nominal impact on the environment, says the company. The flat-packed boxes reduce storage requirements, yet make-up is quick, minimising the need for extra staff and avoiding bottlenecks in the despatch process. Service-exchange items

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DVR celebrating 30 years in business

Celebrating 30 years since it was established, and a £1million contract with London Underground, DVR had something to shout about at Southern Manufacturing 2015. The family run business started in 1985 with design and development of a heat transfer press, and is now a leading

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Dormer Tools showcase expanded portfolio

Dormer Tools returned to Southern Manufacturing with its huge selection of solid carbide and HSS rotary cutting tools. In 2014, the firm merged with indexable tooling specialist Pramet Tools. Visitors to the firm’s stand at Southern 2015 had the opportunity to see first hand its

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Collaboration helps overcome challenge of difficult materials

Southern Manufacturing exhibitor Quickgrind, together with TTL and VoluMill. have collaborated to devise approaches to machining which, says the firm, cuts milling cycle times by over 75% while retaining tool integrity and performance. The three firms – Quickgrind supplies high-quality carbide cutting tools; TTL CNC

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Industrial touch panels for web applications

Phoenix Contact introduced the WP 3000 product range at Southern Manufacturing 2015, a new generation of web panels for flexible operating and monitoring solutions. The devices work with a standard browser so that all web-based visualisations which support HTML5, the current web standard, can be

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