‘European Manufacturers’
A Manufacturingtalk guide
Start with the news release
Pro waterjet cutters improve energy density from
KMT Waterjet Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "KMT Waterjet Systems' Pro series of high-pressure waterjet cutting products can be used with 4100 and 6200 bar working pressures. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Insert drills raise fabricator's throughput from
Allied Maxcut Engineering Co: "By using AMEC's T-A holders with TiAlN and TiN inserts a steel fabricator has improved manufacturing throughput by 25% and has increased tool life by a factor of 10 over the original tooling.".
In July 2009, we covered the news from Festo
- take a look at Festo and V-viz team up to promote vision systems
which says: "Festo UK has entered into a strategic partnership with V-viz, a specialist machine vision company, to promote the use of intelligent vision systems in automation. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Clitheroe Light Engineering, Clitheroe plans further FMS extension,
as well as Microkerf launches instant laser quoting service from Microkerf,
and Regulations control use of fluorinated chemicals from Fraser Cleaning Technologies.
Latest stories...
Micro manufacturing event programme finalised (June 2009)
The programme for the Micro Manufacturing Conference, set to take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, on 20-21 October 2009, has been finalised.
Double H benefits from IQMS's Racktruck platform (June 2009)
Double H Plastics has improved efficiency at its warehouse with the Racktruck platform solution from IQMS, which designs and develops enterprise resource planning (ERP) manufacturing software.
Combined bending machines improve GKN operations (June 2009)
GKN Aerospace has improved the efficiency and speed of tube-bending operations at its wing component facility in Filton, UK, despite using demanding tubing materials and fabricating complex shapes.
ADS relies on PSL Datatrack software (June 2009)
Applied Drilling Systems (ADS) of Clevedon, a precision engineering company manufacturing multi-spindle drilling heads, is now using PSL Datatrack production and business administration software.
ITW plans to attend 2009 Essen Welding Show (June 2009)
ITW Welding Europe has announced it plans to attend the 2009 Schweissen and Schneiden Essen Welding Show in Essen, Germany, on 14-19 September.
Messier-Dowty invests in WFL Millturn technology (June 2009)
Messier-Dowty's UK operation at Gloucester has invested in WFL Millturn technology to meet the strength and rigidity requirements of large titanium components.
Autodesk launches Moldflow 2010 software suite (June 2009)
Autodesk has announced the latest release of its Moldflow software suite for plastics injection moulding simulation and optimisation.
Lenox opens UK production facility (June 2009)
Lenox, a US bandsaw blade manufacturer, has opened a production facility in the UK.
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Machine Tools: Cutting (4,202)
- Machine Tools: Cutting (6)
- CNC lathes (281)
- CNC turning centres, mill/turning, multi-tasking centres, horizontal and VTLs. (350)
- CNC automatic lathes (292)
- Machining centres - all types (157)
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- 5-axis (3+2 axes and continuous path) machining centres (152)
- Flexible machining cells and systems (FMS) (84)
- Manual lathes and manual/CNC (combination or half-NC) lathes (35)
- Milling, boring and routing machines - manual and CNC (140)
- Abrasive machining - manual and CNC machines (224)
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Machine Tools: Metalforming, shearing, folding and punching (1,656)
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Machine Tools: moulding (1,180)
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Cutting tools (1,975)
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Welding and Joining (1,596)
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- arc-air gouging, lancing equipment (11)
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Finishing, preparation, coating and painting (1,149)
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Automation, assembly systems and computer systems (1,297)
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- Control systems, panels, HMIs, interfaces, screens (465)
- Industrial computers, PCs, PLCs, notebooks, etc. (268)
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Manufacturing support (9,149)
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- Actuators, motion systems, etc (347)
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- Positioning stages - linear, rotary, multi-axis (70)
- Air compressors (120)
- Airline equipment, filters, drains and traps, control systems, etc. (145)
- Monitoring and sensor equipment and systems (1,479)
- Electrical systems (995)
- Plant services equipment, filters, filtration systems, etc (425)
- Industrial gases and associated equipment (101)
- Pumps and valves (242)
- Maintenance planning, services and equipment (409)
- Drives, motors and power transmission, couplings, clutches (1,489)
- Lubrication - lubricants and lubrication systems (166)
- Laser marking systems (149)
- Pneumatic equipment (341)
- Seals, gaskets, bushes, etc (117)
- Hydraulic equipment and fluids (155)
- Hand tools - wrenches, etc. (25)
- Component marking, printing and labelling systems (non-laser) (216)
- Bearings and guideways - rotary and linear (299)
- Dispensing, filling and weighing systems (269)
- Machine and production line ancillaries, miscellaneous equipment (467)
- Metals and materials, stockholding (187)
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Industry news, commerce, exhibitions, education (8,508)
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- Manufacturing conferences and exhibitions (329)
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- Industrial and management training courses (280)
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- Industrial consultancy services (430)
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- Research and development, technical centres, universities (100)
- Manufacturing finance: production investment support (54)
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Packaging (2,891)
- Packaging (4)
- Adhesives and tapes materials, equipment and services (25)
- Bags and bagmaking materials, equipment and services (79)
- Bottles, bottling and jars materials, equipment and services (181)
- Boxes and cases materials, equipment and services (44)
- Bulk containers materials, equipment and services (28)
- Cans, canning and tins materials, equipment and services (22)
- Carton converting materials, equipment and services (26)
- Closures, fasteners and dispensers materials, equipment and services (92)
- Coding and marking materials, equipment and services (98)
- Contract packing (19)
- Control and inspection equipment and services (74)
- Conveying, handling and end-of-line equipment (293)
- Filling, filling equipment and services (42)
- Film materials, equipment and services (101)
- Food Packaging (179)
- General packaging materials, equipment and services (857)
- Label converting and sleeving materials, equipment and services (156)
- Packaging management software (36)
- Packaging design materials, equipment and services (37)
- Pharmaceutical and medical packaging (56)
- Printing materials, equipment and services (196)
- Packaging trade organisations (51)
- Weighing and counting equipment (112)
- Packaging exhibitions, conferences and seminars (76)
- Anticounterfeiting technology (5)
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Specialist Manufacturing Sectors and Metals Producing (1,409)
- Metals processing plant and equipment (142)
- Rolling mills and equipment (99)
- Metals finishing lines and equipment (33)
- Motor sports manufacturing: machining, software, CAM (69)
- Motor sports manufacturing: fabrication and assembly (39)
- Motor sports manufacturing: specialist coating and finishing (4)
- Food and drink manufacturing: processing equipment (292)
- Food and drink manufacturing: packaging and bottling equipment (177)
- Pharmaceutical/medical manufacturing: production equipment (64)
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: handling and packaging equipment (48)
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: production software (4)
- Cosmetics manufacturing: packaging and dispensing (3)
- Electronics manufacturing: equipment, automation, software (265)
- Electronics manufacturing: quality control equipment, software (117)
- Books, CDs and Videos (214)
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IT for manufacturing management and production (4,076)
- IT for manufacturing management and production (19)
- Production costing, job estimating and quotations software (69)
- Business management systems, including SCADA, assets, projects, CRM (401)
- Supply chain management and software (146)
- Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) (743)
- Manufacturing Resource Planning software (MRP) (54)
- Factory data acquisition (non-RFID), data logging (318)
- Warehouse and logistics management software (49)
- Production, shopfloor planning, control and scheduling software (144)
- Work-in-progress tracking software (46)
- Lean Manufacturing (42)
- RFID systems, wireless hardware and software (263)
- EDI - electronic data interchange and software (8)
- Document and workflow management (198)
- Industrial networking and communications (353)
- CAD systems, CAD translation and solid modelling for production (174)
- Analysis, simulation and mathematical software for production (153)
- Scanners, imagers for reading codes, bar codes, labels, etc. (22)
- Product life cycle management (PLM) (121)
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IT for engineering, industrial and commercial applications (2,726)
- IT for engineering, industrial and commercial applications (11)
- Manufacturing IT Platforms (68)
- Programming aids and applications (352)
- Training Aids and eCommunication (485)
- HR, Payroll, Time and Attendance software (47)
- Data acquisition software and systems (146)
- Manufacturing Information Technology systems (356)
- Used machinery and machine tools (37)
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Materials handling and storage (1,043)
- Materials handling and storage (9)
- Standard fork lift trucks and attachments (104)
- Stacking and picking, aisle trucks, tower trucks, container trucks (62)
- Other lifting, loading and elevating equipment (80)
- Automated handling systems, AGVs, integrated handling systems (39)
- Cranes, hoists, winches, chains and ancillaries (106)
- Conveyor systems (production and general purpose) (243)
- Specialist and bespoke handling equipment and services (46)
- Storage hardware and storage and racking systems (85)
- Miscellaneous equipment, batteries, battery charging systems, etc (45)
- Tugs, tractors, trucks, pushers, jacks, trollies, skips, etc. (64)
- Storage and handling services, consultancy, associations (22)
- Weighbridges, weighing systems (3)
- Loading dock and yard handling equipment (51)
- Logistics and freight transport (84)
- Wood and non-metallics working (79)
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Metrology instruments and systems (3,892)
- Metrology instruments and systems (3)
- Gauging and Hand Tools for Inspection (159)
- Calibration Instruments (345)
- Non-contact, Optical, X-ray and Laser measurement systems (731)
- Coordinate measurement arms, systems and software (106)
- Surface, Profile and Topology systems (41)
- Measurement and Quality Software and SPC (1,026)
- Metrology standards room equipment (15)
- Production metrology, measuring equipment/systems, DROs (21)
- Coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and software (173)
- Thickness gauging and measurement (23)
- Measurement systems including encoders (261)
- Probes and sensors (332)
- Laser-based systems (49)
- Vision and scanning systems (363)
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Testing and quality control systems and services (5,264)
- Testing and quality control systems and services (7)
- Electrical and Electronic Testing (906)
- Calibration and Testing Services, Consultancy and Learning (529)
- Materials Testing (2,655)
- Non Destructive Testing (222)
- Inspection and testing (non-metrology), NVH (228)
- Miscellaneous Instruments (141)
- Quality control systems/SPC software (108)
- Torque measurement devices and systems (126)
- Machine vision systems and accessories (325)
- Consultants and services: quality control, assurance (17)
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Subcontracting services (1,267)
- Subcontracting services (1)
- General machining (209)
- Special purpose machining (47)
- Mould, die and tool making (101)
- Casting, die-casting and forging, hot and cold working (64)
- Sheet metal presswork, stamping and fabrication (187)
- Treatment and finishing (26)
- Electronics and electrical design and manufacture (199)
- Plastics and rubber moulding (100)
- Machine, plant rebuild, overhaul, upgrade and repair (21)
- General subcontracting services (66)
- Heat treatment (12)
- Sheet metals, plate, non-metals cutting and profiling (48)
- Fast prototyping and pattern making services (71)
- Plating and galvanising services (9)
- Machining and assembly (59)
- Gear making and gear systems and related services (7)
- Subcon Exhibition (40)