INDUSTRY NEWS
Guill Tool Introduces Blog
Extrusion tooling manufacturer Guill Tool (West Warwick, RI, USA) has introduced a Web log that provides advice on topics such as changing extrusion tolerance requirements and the financial benefits of extrusion tooling maintenance. The blog will feature illustrations to help clarify the topics that are discussed. Contributors to the blog include various technical professionals as well as the company’s CEO, Roger Guillemette. Currently located at http://guill.wordpress.com, the blog is in the process of being reformatted for inclusion on the company’s home page at www.guilltool.com.
Excelsys Debuts Online Power-Supply Configuration
Specializing in configurable, high-efficiency power supplies, Excelsys Technologies (Cork, Ireland) has revamped its Web site, enabling users to configure application-specific power supplies online. Located at www.excelsys.com, the Web site offers visitors access to information on standard and custom products. Once a power supply has been configured, it then can be purchased from the company’s nearest authorized distributor. A customer-specific datasheet for the exact configuration can be downloaded to simplify project documentation and qualification procedures. The site also has an extensive technical library including application notes as well as information on EMI characteristics and safety certification.
EDI Redesigns Web Site
Extrusion Dies Industries GmbH (Reichshof-Wehnrath, Germany) has redesigned its Web site to reflect its expanded service offerings. Located at www.extrusiondies.com, the site includes systematic and detailed information on every type of die, feedblock, slot die coating system, and auxiliary equipment the company offers. In addition, the site features information organized according to various market applications such as cast film, extrusion coatings, optical film, compounding, and pelletizing. Aftermarket services such as technical support and overnight on-site service are also described on the site. A variety of documents including product literature, technical reports, and news releases are also available on the site.
Pilgrim Software Introduces New Web-Based Quality Management Software
Pilgrim Software Inc. (Tampa, FL, USA), a provider of enterprise compliance and quality management software has introduced a Web-based application that enables users to adapt the company’s SmartSolve software to their needs. SmartSolve, which is also a Web-based application, was designed to facilitate the management of corrective and preventive actions, internal and external assessments, document control, and other operations. Users of SmartDesigner can create new application processes driven by new forms and the built-in workflow engine.
