Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Continual Improvement",
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 Presswork firm adds assembly cell from
Braime Pressings, which we summarised at the time by saying "Having recently added an automated production and assembly cell, a sheet metalworking and presswork subcontractor has launched an updated Web site describing services".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Integrating arc welding control saves costs from
Lincoln Electric Company, The: "Offering a flexible arc welding 'platform' that adapts to virtually any welding application involves the 'seamless' integration of waveform control, digital communications and power electronics".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Lincoln Electric Company, The
concerning its Integrating arc welding control
- take a look at Integrating arc welding control saves costs
which says: "Offering a flexible arc welding 'platform' that adapts to virtually any welding application involves the 'seamless' integration of waveform control, digital communications and power electronics".
Take a look also at the news release from Flowserve, Controls and valves firm appoints general manager,
as well as Ultra-hard surface engineering technology from Hardide Coatings,
and Client energy and environment analysis application from SKF UK.
See also:
Paperless recording systems produce survey reports
(February 2007)
PC-based software produces a report based on a number of files from the Daqstation, incorporating detailed test data along with a overview of parameters such as minimum and maximum temperatures
Quality management platform for voice messaging
(February 2007)
Argogroup has announced Monitor Master 8 quality management platform, to test and monitor not only basic voice and messaging services but also more sophisticated services
PLC operated bowl choppers improve automation
(January 2007)
For manufacturing stock bases, sauces, soups and gravies, a firm has had installed two bowl choppers, which have advanced PLC options to improve automation
Self-clinch fasteners solve assembly problem
(January 2007)
Determining the best way to fasten together sheet metal housings was solved by using a range of standard self-clinch fasteners
Web site for DRO and CNC systems upgraded
(December 2006)
Measurement and control specialist has redesigned and revamped its Anilam website to offer users easier and faster access to comprehensive information about its DRO and CNC systems
SAP partnerships drives collaboration
(December 2006)
SAP industry value network for mill products launches with focus on the forest and paper industry
Automation system upgraded to 5m units/year
(November 2006)
A tyre pressure sensor manufacturer wished to upgrade its production line - installed in 1999 - to increase the capacity from 3 million to 5 million units/year by installing more automation
Compressed air energy consumption cut by 34%
(November 2006)
Assisted by an air compressor supplier, a packaging company has reported a 34% reduction in compressed air energy consumption that has significantly reduced energy costs
Machining centre offers vibration-free cutting
(November 2006)
Subcontractor is achieving excellent surface finishes with a machining centre because of the lack of vibration during cutting, and realises 750 parts to a set of inserts on a milling cutter
Organisation certified to ISO 9001:2000
(September 2006)
TUV America has announced that its Management Service division has certified Berwanger of Houston, TX, to ISO 9001:2000
ISO 9001:2000 certification of engineering company
(September 2006)
TUV America has announced that its Management Service division has recertified Pullizi Engineering, to ISO 9001:2000
Milling tough Ni and Cr alloy steel moulds
(August 2006)
A 66mm diameter button cutter and a 25mm diameter ball nose cutter for finishing routines are successfully machining 25% Cr and 20% Ni heat-resistant tool steel moulds (male and female)
Latest carbide tooling reduces rail machining
(July 2006)
Latest carbide tooling has helped to reduce machining and lead times for the manufacture of railway switches and crossings, including reducing time on one job from 10 days to 30h
Visiprise Earns ISO Certification
(June 2006)
Visiprise has announced it has been awarded with ISO9001:2000 certification
Compressed air management and communication system
(June 2006)
An EnergAir compressed air management and communication system installed at a UK car plant has achieved an impressive 17 per cent reduction in energy usage
Metrology company gains its 11th Queen's Award
(April 2006)
UK company, Renishaw, a world leader in metrology and spectroscopy has received its eleventh Queen's Award for Enterprise 2006 in the Innovations category
Face-mill change reduces cycle times by 26%
(April 2006)
Changing the supplier of face-milling cutters cut cycle times by 26% on facing operations for pump bearing housings and produce more components per edge than their predecessors
MES aid continual improvement initiatives
(April 2006)
Leading manufacturers are achieving strong results by using real-time technology systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES) in conjunction with continuous improvement initiatives
Insert tooling halves thread turning times
(March 2006)
Thread turning insert tooling has cut thread generation cycle times from 8 min to an amazing 3.5 min, extended tool life and completing the job in a single set-up
Service centre offers field service engineers
(March 2006)
Machine tool and engineering companies are using powerful, yet easy-to-use functionality of a service centre service to increase their customer satisfaction levels
Precision bearings have high rotational accuracy
(March 2006)
Bearing manufacturer produces a wide range of bearings for applications where high rotational accuracy is required, and large bearings for high precision manufacturing requirements
Compressed air system audit can save energy
(March 2006)
Providing there is sufficient evidence to warrant investigation, having an audit on a factory's compressed air system is the first step to creating the opportunity for energy and carbon savings
Conference to study professional engineers' skills
(March 2006)
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is organising a 2006 conference 'Essential Management Skills for Engineers', concentrating on implementing the basic skills that every professional needs
Data acquisition package is self-contained
(February 2006)
A high performance data acquisition package is a self contained programmable data acquisition and processing system and can be used stand alone or connected to a PC
Multi-channel input/output card is for MIMO
(January 2006)
Latest high speed Virtex-4 based multi-channel input/output cards are specifically targeted at advanced multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technologies
Multisorb Re-Accredited To ISO 9001:2000
(December 2005)
Multisorb Technologies' Buffalo, New York (USA) headquarters has completed a surveillance audit to maintain certification to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949
QMS outlines policies and procedures
(November 2005)
Quality is broadly defined as a degree of excellence - the standard to which something is fit for its purpose
Compressed air systems can be cost savers
(October 2005)
Over 10% of the UK grid being used to generate compressed air and vacuum, and on average over 20% of this energy being wasted, yet are the easiest technologies to lower cost
DVDs help managers implement quality management
(September 2005)
To help managers implement a quality management system and improve business processes, three DVDs are newly available from BSI Business Information
Medical device standards and regulations explained
(August 2005)
The medical devices sector is highly regulated with standards, rules and legislation
Deep-hole drilling is subcontracted out
(July 2005)
Power tools manufacturer normally does most of its machining in-house, but does not try to emulate expert sub-contractors in operations like deep-hole drilling and honing
Toolmaker invests in CNC grinding and measurement
(July 2005)
Commitment to lights-out, unmanned production, a tooling company has invested in its sixth 5-axis CNC tool grinder and a tool measuring machine to stay ahead of competition
Tool measuring machine boosts capability
(July 2005)
Specialist tooling supplier Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has boosted its Walter 'tool system' armoury by installing a Heli Toolcheck tool measuring machine
ISO 14001 Certification reaches halfway stage
(July 2005)
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reached the halfway stage of its Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 certification programme, a project shared with SGS