Abstract: A test apparatus is described comprising a test chamber (12), a powder manipulation device such as a compaction device (20), and a drive arrangement (22) selectively operable to drive the compaction device (20) for axial movement and for rotary movement within or relative to the test chamber (12), the compaction device (20) preferably comprising at least one complete turn of a generally helical screw flight (26). Methods of use of the test apparatus are also described.

Abstract: A test apparatus is described comprising a test chamber (12), a powder manipulation device such as a compaction device (20), and a drive arrangement (22) selectively operable to drive the compaction device (20) for axial movement and for rotary movement within or relative to the test chamber (12), the compaction device (20) preferably comprising at least one complete turn of a generally helical screw flight (26). Methods of use of the test apparatus are also described.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method for guiding assembly, comprising a component selection tester for testing, prior to assembly, the correct selection of a desired component. The component selection tester includes at least one sensor configured to provide an indication of correct selection only if the desired component is in a correct orientation for assembly. The sensors may be configurable to provide the indication of correct selection in dependence upon a specified orientation required for assembly. The sensors may also be configurable to test a characteristic of the component. In an embodiment, the component is an electronic component, and the sensors comprise electrical contacts.

Abstract: A method to calculate a purchase price automatically for a promotional product captures reference data for a promotional product, and stores the reference data in a database. An electronic request for a purchase price for the promotional product is received, via a communications network, from a purchaser. The purchase price for the promotional product is automatically calculated utilizing the reference data. The reference data may be specified and predetermined reference data as published for the promotional product within a catalog issued by a provider of the promotional product. A customer may request multiple purchase prices from multiple distributors, each distributor then being requested to base a quoted purchase price on the specified and predetermined reference data.