November, 2009

• 10 November

  Eureka and the European Commission lead funding programme

  The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK’s primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has announced its support for Eurostars, a funding programme aimed at stimulating development in new products, processes and services by SMEs. The funding, with a project limit of €350,000 is open to emerging …

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• 10 November

  Wire rope specialist Tecni Cable expands with the launch of sister company, Tecni Lift

  Tecni-Cable Ltd, a small-diameter wire rope specialist and recent winner of the Best E-Business Award in Somerset, has expanded its services with the launch of a new sister company – Tecni-Lift Ltd. Tecni-Lift has been established due to the growing demand for lifting products, generated by the ongoing success of …

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• 10 November

  Speed cameras challenged thanks to vehicle tracking technology

  A driver has successfully challenged a speeding ticket thanks to vehicle tracking technology installed in his van. Gareth Powell was clocked doing 61mph in a 50mph limit on A4174 near Bristol in November last year, while he was working as an employee of MD Building Services Ltd. Gareth doubted the …

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• 10 November

  Carraro DriveTech previews new transaxle concept incorporating Torotrak variable transmission technology

  Innovative transaxle delivers significant improvements in fuel economy and emissions, together with better productivity and control for agricultural and off-highway applications A highly innovative toroidal infinitely variable transmission (IVT) that claims to be the most efficient of its type has been unveiled at Agritechnica by Carraro DriveTech. The Italian company, …

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• 10 November

  Mobexx launches new rugged hand held computer for logistics sector

  

  Mobexx has launched and ultra rugged and powerful hand held computer designed for use in logistics, warehousing and other industrial environments. The 2T Hydrus provides extremely reliable computing for the harshest of environments and offers a wide range of expansion options, including RFID readers, custom configuration and colours. Because Mobexx …

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• 10 November

  Inductive proximity switch range further expanded by Leuze electronic

  

  As the World leader in industrial optical sensors, Leuze electronic ‘the sensor people’ offer an extensive portfolio of sensors from commodity parts to special purpose and feature-rich sensors, including ultrasonic sensors and inductive switches, in fact the broadest sensor range for automation. To provide a full suite of sensors, Leuze …

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• 10 November

  Forklift truck attachments company Contact Attachments, launches Econoscoop

  One of the UK’s leading names in the field of forklift truck attachments has introduced a brand new product to its range in a bid to help its customers beat the credit crunch. Newtown-based Contact Attachments, a specialist in the manufacture of accessories for the forklift truck industry, has launched …

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• 10 November

  Flexicon demonstrates how there is more than one kind of conditioner for haircare

  

  French producer Fareva, are leaders in the formulation, production and filling of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and home care products. Their facilities are world-wide and one such production centre is the subsidiary, Fillcare Ltd., with a production plant in Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan. Fillcare, as a third party manufacturer, specialises in shampoos, …

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• 9 November

  Alan Blake to become Chief Executive Officer of JCB on 1st January 2010

  

  JCB has announced that Chief Executive Officer Matthew Taylor has decided to leave the company at the end of the year to pursue other opportunities to be announced in the New Year. Alan Blake becomes Chief Executive Officer on 1st of January 2010 reporting to JCB Chairman, Sir Anthony Bamford. …

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• 9 November

  Excel Automation division Excel Monorail Systems, completes extension to conveying and handling system

  

  Excel Monorail Systems (formerly Translift Systems), a division of Excel Automation, has recently completed an extension to a conveying and handling system, which has enabled the "Cockpit fit" station to be re-located 20 metres further along a car production line. Cockpits for the MINI range are delivered to Plant Oxford …

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