Daimer Introduces New Industrial Steam Cleaner
Daimer Industries has launched the KleenJet Ultra 10250CV industrial
steam cleaner. It combines a high-capacity, wet/dry vacuum with 25,000
watt steam boiler system and an oversized extraction tank. The cleaner
produces 15 times the steam of a 1,600-watt system, reaching pressures
of 150 psi and temperatures of 360º F.
Robbins & Myers Announces First Quarter Results
Robbins & Myers, Inc has reported its financial results for the
first quarter to November 30, 2009. During the period, the company saw
customers orders of $137 million, $48 million lower than in the first
quarter of 2009. However, this figure was a $15 million increase over
the fourth quarter of 2009. Sales for the period were $129 million,
some $49 million less than the comparable period.
Positive Outlook For Hyundai Heavy Industries
Hyundai Heavy Industries is predicting a 67 per cent rise in new orders
this year on the back of global economic recovery and increased product
demand in the oil and gas sector. The world's largest shipbuilder
expects orders worth $17.7 billion for offshore platforms, vessels and
other products, compared with $10.6 billion last year. For the
shipbuilding industry as a whole, Hyundai Heavy Industries expects 2010
to be a difficult year due to industry overcapacity and a weak
financing market.
Exact Metrology Launches Ergonomic 3D Scanner
Exact Metrology has introduced a lightweight, ergonomic handheld 3D
scanner from Artec. which The MH 3D scanner allows users to scan
objects from any angle and requires no mounts or markers. The scanner
produces a 3D image captured at up to 15 surfaces per second. Users
simply walk around the object being scanned and software combines the
various images into one.
Mazak Releases Quick Turn Smart
Mazak has released the Quick Turn Smart series of 2 axis lathes for
high productivity turning. The QT-SMART 200 has fast axis feed rates
and the Mazatrol Smart control to simplify turning operations. The
company says it is ideal for high production environments such as job
shops.
Han-Kwang Introduces PL Laser Series
Han-Kwang has introduced the Series PL laser system, with Beam Radius
Control (BRC), Constant Beam Delivery System (CBDS) and the company's
S5 high speed cutting head. The new cutting head increases cutting
speeds on sheet metal to up to 1120 IPM for 20ga mild steel and 790 IPM
for 16ga stainless. The machine includes ergonomic controls, a plasma
monitoring unit for cut error, a crack sensor and a rotary axis for
tube cutting.
Unusual Use of Diamond Wire Cutting
Metal cutting used to be confined to the crude force of the guillotine
press or diamond tipped machinetools. But these days the weapons of
choice are computer controlled jets of laser light or high pressure
water laced with abrasives.
This month's business spotlight is:
Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) tapped its first metal in November 1979. The state owned company is one of the largest non-oil contributors to the local economy. Commercial production began the following January, with "the entire planned production volume of 135,000 metric tonnes per annum having been pre-sold in North America," says President and CEO Abdulla J M Kalban.
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