Listening to customers results in new lines

A year of growth has resulted in a larger factory, new offices, warehousing facilities, factory lighting, an analytical testing and R&D lab and two new lines for Polymer Compounders. Exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing 2016, the independent engineering thermoplastic manufacturer, based in Durham, bought two new

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Handheld scanner reads 1D and 2S codes

Showcased at Southern Manufacturing 2016, handsets for the TalliScan inventory handling systems support a built-in laser barcode scanner, capable of reading both 1D and 2D codes and a 5-inch screen. As a result, says the company, the system is faster and easier to use than

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Wireless technology is for global tracking

Gateway and endpoint devices can switch on other devices in response to alerts, using a LoRaWAN (Long Range Wireless Area Network) communication gateway and LoRa endpoint devices. EveryComm combines the latest wireless protocol technology with mobile GPRS to provide robust, global tracking for high value

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Mini PC operates IR cameras

Showcased at Southern Manufacturing this year,  the Optris PI NetBox is a mini PC that can operated all infrared (IR) cameras in the PI series. It operates as a standalone system or as a cable extension via GigE. In addition, the mini PC, along with

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Apprentices supply skills locally

In answer to the much-publicised shortage of skilled engineers, Emsea, welcomed two new apprentices ahead of February’s Southern Manufacturing show. “Historically we found it difficult to find the volume of appropriate skills locally so we have looked to students as a long term solution,” commented

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3D desktop printer increases speed

Boasting 30% faster operation than previous models, the Q300 from Quant 3D, was shown by Solder Connection at Southern Manufacturing 2016. According to the company, print quality is outstanding in both PLA and ABS plastic, with an automatic levelling platform and a functioning HEPA filter.

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Printing service has over 40 years’ experience

As exclusive distributors throughout UK & Ireland of Teca-Print pad (tampo)-printing equipment and Ruco printing inks, Kaye-Dee Marking has been supplying printing equipment for over 40 years and offers experience in supplying printing solutions to the industrial market. At Southern 2016, the firm highlighted its

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Metrology tools link to production processes

Quality assurance is Mahr Metrology’s fundamental role in the world of production, says the company. Showcased at Southern 2016 was its range from callipers to customised high-end measuring systems with direct connection to production processes. Supplemented with the right software, training and services such as

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Brushless motors reach up to 40,000rpm

High-speed brushless motors from Fulling have diameters of 27 and 49mm. The Fullmax motors, now part of the Fulling Motor BLDC motor range, was demonstrated at Southern Manufacturing 2016 by Delta Line. The company says the motors have been designed in response to customers, for

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When light is right

Extrusion, finishing, cutting and fabrication including welding, assembly and 12m CNC machining were just some of the in-house facilities highlighted by Sapa Profiles at Southern Manufacturing 2016. The manufacturer of aluminium extrusion has strong and essential relationships in the manufacturing industry. It believes its success

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