Measurement, Inspection and Automation News
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Lightweight PET beverage bottles: holding up under pressure
In our previous discussion we reviewed how the weight of PET beverage bottles has been reduced since the year 2000. We also looked at how the reduction in material has made proper distribution of...
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Torus release new ‘Modula-Fix’ range
We are pleased to announce the launch of our smart new range of flexible solutions for industrial environments including office spaces or production, manufacturing and factory facilities. The Modula-...
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Lightweight PET beverage bottles: making the most out of the minimum
Plastic bottles used for beverages are typically made from a polymer called PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). The average weight of a 500 ml PET bottle used to package bottled water has been reduced b...
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Torus amongst the first to achieve new UKAS Arm Standard
As you all know, for many years we have been UKAS accredited for calibration and verification services for CMMs and Portable Articulated Measuring Arms. For many years the same ISO standard has been a...
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NEW REVERSE WALL INSPECTION FOR METAL PACKAGING
Torus’ new Z340 Coating Analyser series is offering customers unprecedented upgrades to coating and lacquer inspection. The dual gauging system is now equipped with two spectrometers. Visible l...
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WE’RE EXPANDING!
Due to a busy couple of years, we’ve begun to outgrow our UK headquarters at T54 Business Park/Industrial Zone in Shropshire. But we aren’t moving, we are simply adding a new 10, 000 squa...
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WE’RE 20 THIS YEAR!
For those of you who haven’t yet heard, this year is our 20th birthday! Although our metrology history stretches back to 1913, we are celebrating 20 years of Torus Group this year! Here’s...
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IT’S OUR FIRST TIME AT K!
We’re pleased to be bringing modular intelligence to the K Show this year in the form of our latest industry innovation, the TQ-Lab! This is the first time we’ll be showing the TQ-Lab at a...
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TOTAL QUALITY BY TORUS
Interested in more than one of Torus' excellent quality control inspection systems? Do you want to automate your quality control? Torus are now offering multiple modules in one AUTOMATED system... ...
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NEW UV INSPECTION FOR CAN BASE
We are pleased to announce our latest metal packaging innovation; our Z312 Vision module, which tests for all industry standard UV / visible ink dot or character recognition and base rim coat presence...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
On behalf of all of us here at Torus Technology Group we would like to wish all of our customers, suppliers & associates a very merry Christmas and thank you all for your support in 2018. We thoug...
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An innovation in preform measurement
We are proud to be the suppliers of the industry’s first fully integrated UV and Colour Measurement module, which will form a product extension to our existing B305 Preform Inspection System. Th...
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A new sales manager for metal packaging!
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of our new sales manager for the metal packaging division – Darren Hawkings. Darren will assume responsibility for all sales of metal packaging g...
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FUN & GAMES AT TORUS SUMMER FETE
After weeks of anticipation and careful planning, on Friday 20th July Team Torus assembled on Torus Automation car park ready for food, raffles, games and more to try and raise as much money as possib...
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Torus release new inspection equipment for the plastics industry
After 12-18 months of careful development, we are pleased to introduce our latest innovation; the B309 Internal Diameter Gauge for plastic containers. The gauge offers non-contact internal diameter me...
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Torus invest in solar
Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy worldwide last year and it’s easy to see why an increasing number of UK homeowners and businesses are turning to solar panels to power th...
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Torus Americas Inc. have moved!
After 8 and a half years residing in Corporate Circle, Golden, Colorado, Torus Americas have recently moved into a new facility just a short distance up the hill to Corporate Center Office Park: 150 C...
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Torus Automation receive new ISO 9001:2015 standard
Torus Automation Ltd. has been working hard over the past 8 months to gain an extension to scope against the new ISO 9001:2015 standard and we can confirm they have been successful! Torus Aut...
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Another successful audit for Torus
We’re delighted to announce that Torus Measurement Systems has recently completed a successful audit against the new ISO 9001:2015 standard. Torus Measurement Systems Ltd (then Trac Measurement...
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Top Safety Accreditation for Torus Technology Group!
Great news! We have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accredi...
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New Website
Welcome to our brand new website, which forms part of our ongoing growth and development. We are inviting all of our users to explore our refreshed, simplified site, which boasts more relevant content...
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Torus Technology Group have expanded
Torus Technology Group based in Telford have expanded their site located on Nedge Hill Science Park. Torus Automation have recently moved into the new purpose built site, due to Torus’ ongoing s...