Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Assembly Lines",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Securing the manufacturing supply chain with PLM from
hybris UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Enhancing sales, marketing and after-market business processes have to be integrated within the context of the overall manufacturing value chain, writes Andrew Piscina".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Flexible pallet transfer lowers assembly costs from
ACI-ecoTec UK: "A flexible system of a wide range of modular components for simple workstations or complex multi-station automated assembly machinery can be readily reconfigured and expanded".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Micro-Epsilon UK
concerning its Laser position/measurement sensor guide
- take a look at Laser position/measurement sensor guide published
which says: "A 25-page guide offers technical data and application examples for optoNCDT laser optical displacement and position measurement sensors".
Take a look also at the news release from Colchester-Harrison, UK CNC lathe factory restructured,
as well as Integrated connector modules introduced from Lanling Electrical Appliance Factory,
and Assembly systems provider makes vision choice from Cognex UK.
See also:
Exhaust fans, lighting products made
(July 2007)
High skilled manufacturing team, clean room assembly lines and in-house research and development facilities feature a manufacturer of exhaust fans, lighting products and network connectors
Workplace equipment maker changes name
(July 2007)
Designer, manufacturer and supplier of workspace equipment and systems for manufacturing, GWS Systems, has changed its name to Sovella
SCARA robot needs less assembly line space
(July 2007)
Intended to offer highest versatility at lowest cost, a high-speed, horizontal, multi-joint SCARA robot is of a compact size to fit into assembly lines having limited space
Facilities expansion for more SMT assembly lines
(June 2007)
EMS provider, NBS Design, has expanded its Californian layout, test and manufacturing facility with space for the box build of finished goods, and more SMT assembly lines
Hemming closure systems firm looks to China
(June 2007)
A manufacturer of hemming closure systems and systems for vehicle bodies will shortly appoint an agent in China, following substantial interest from Chinese automotive companies
CNC profile bending for function or aesthetics
(June 2007)
MiniTec UK can supply custom-formed curved profiles for special applications where these elements may provide a more functional or aesthetic solution
Composites meet aviation industry needs
(May 2007)
Latest aircraft structural decvelopments indicate a trend towards the comprehensive utilization of composite structures and a reduction in the use of titanium and steel
Steel slat conveyor system delivers green vehicles
(May 2007)
A steel slat conveyor system built by Excel Automation is being used by Modec to manufacture environmentally-friendly, electric urban delivery vehicles
Changing automotive manufacturing in Europe
(May 2007)
The European automotive manufactures face many technical and strategic changes in how and where they build cars and trucks, reports Mike Page from a recent German conference
Automation determines BIW consistency
(May 2007)
Where prudent, a German builder of luxury car body-in-white assemblies on a low volume basis uses automation where consistency of assembly is required, reports the editor, Mike Page
CNC sliding head automatics do well in Europe
(May 2007)
Europe has been identified as the fastest growing market for Japanese-built Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes, said distributor NC Engineering, reporting 2006 sales up by 25%
Wonderware celebrates 20 years at the top
(May 2007)
Wonderware looks back at 20 years of supplying factory and industrial automation and information software
UV sensor with calibration capability
(April 2007)
EMX Industries has announced the UVX-300-GC luminescence sensor, thought to be the first UV (ultraviolet light) sensor with a calibration function, possible through software algorithms
CAD/CAM choice improves machine tool links
(March 2007)
Helicopter maker's skills centre is using CAD/CAM that gives a close link between the software and the machine tool and a reliable toolpath with clear collision control and display capabilities
Suite of shot peening machines for GM
(March 2007)
Automotive company General Motors is sending the strength of its components into overdrive thanks to a new suite of shot peening machines from Wheelabrator Group
SMT equipment makers face uncertainty
(February 2007)
Uncertain business conditions and high equipment costs have combined to create a highly challenging situation for vendors of surface mount technology equipment, says a report
Modular Automation is UK distributor for Easy-link
(February 2007)
Modular Automation International has an exclusive agreement with German manufacturer Rose and Krieger to distribute the new flexible conveyor system Easy-linkO in the UK
Modular conveyor serves automatic assembly
(February 2007)
A modular conveying system for automated assembly lines uses a stable, extruded aluminium profile with a range of standard components to create complex, practical conveyors
Safety-critical embedded software
(February 2007)
Siemens AandD relies on Artisan Studio for development of safety-critical embedded software for new ASI-safe products
New gloves for light engineering sector
(January 2007)
Marigold Industrial gets to grips with light engineering sector through Flexilight and PX150
Bespoke materials handling solutions
(January 2007)
The bespoke materials handling solutions being presented by Excel Automation at the IMHX exhibition will highlight the company's in-house engineering skills
Modular belt-driven linear actuators
(December 2006)
Hoerbiger-Origa has extended its BHD series of modular belt-driven linear actuators for heavy duty applications with the addition of a small size 20mm unit
Injection moulding machine builder expands team
(November 2006)
Injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK, has restructured its management team with immediate effect: Chris Whitlam is promoted to national sales manager for all products
Modular automatic assembly system expanded
(November 2006)
Standardized pick and place units, feeders or Cartesian robots with X, Y, Z and R axes can be employed on a uniform chassis in the latest automatic linear assembly systems
Workstations help reduce assembly lines space
(November 2006)
Leading central heating boiler manufacturer has reduced floor space occupied by two assembly lines by 33% by switching to modular workstations and lineside storage
Assembly workstations improve manual work
(November 2006)
A manual assembly or insertion line is used to handle insertion of odd-form components - those that cannot be machine- inserted
Snake-arm robot to assemble aircraft rib bays
(November 2006)
A demonstration snake-arm robot capable of sealing, swaging and inspection inside a mock-up of an aircraft rib bay is due to begin an intensive programme of trials in the near future
Sealant provides instant 'green' strength
(November 2006)
Sealant development combines silicone performance with hot-melt productivity, providing instant 'green' strength so boosting throughput, reducing space requirements and increasing productivity
Instant Green Strength Eliminates Hold Time
(October 2006)
Revolutionary sealant technology from RW Greeff combines silicone performance with hotmelt productivity
UK injection moulding interest increases
(October 2006)
Injection moulding machinery supplier, Sandretto UK reports healthy growth in demand from UK moulders at the Plastics Design and Moulding Exhibition in Telford, UK
Pioneering shielding can for TV sets
(October 2006)
Clamason Industries is manufacturing a top and bottom RFI shielding can to house the digital tuner integrated into the latest 42in and 50in plasma TV sets
Danaher Motion Wins Prestigious Logistics Award
(October 2006)
The Stockholm office of Danaher Motion has won first prize in Sweden's prestigious Posten Logistics Award contest
Traceability for direct part marking
(October 2006)
Siemens cannot afford any uncertainty when it comes to production for their high profile automobile clients
Machine vision ensures complete traceability
(October 2006)
Automotive electronics and mechatronics supplier uses direct part marking on the body of each gasoline pump with vision systems to read and inspect the codes at each point of production