Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ISO9001",
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 Configured drive packages save costs from
Rockwell Automation, which we summarised at the time by saying "A configured drives service allows engineers to choose a base drive package and then enhance it with numerous options in line with the needs of the application".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Subcontractor gains ISO 9001 BSI accreditation from
Brunel: "A UK subcontractor suppling zinc diecastings, metal stampings and assemblies is expanding outside of its usual markets and has gained ISO 9001 BSI accreditation".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Newall Measurement Systems
concerning its SHG-AF absolute linear encoder
- take a look at Linear encoders enliven vertical boring mills
which says: "Retrofitting linear encoders to the older vertical boring mills/vertical turning lathes reduces scrap and rework rates by improving machgining accuracy and repeatability".
Take a look also at the news release from Peak Test Services, Catalogue describes spring test probes range,
as well as CNC machining centres keep to specifications from Cincinnati Machine,
and CNC laser profiling centre is automated from Trumpf.
See also:
Machining centres speed subcontract throughput
(July 2007)
A 5-axis machining centre installed at a subcontract machine shop reduced cycle times 25-30%, encouraging the company to oder more machining centres from the same supplier
CNC turning centre ousts three machine tools
(July 2007)
Metrology products maker reported that its CNC turning centre has improved its production rates and has released shop floor space by replacing three existing machines
Rotary sensor for operation in harsh environments
(June 2007)
Penny + Giles has introduced the rugged SRS280 rotary sensor which is protected against the ingress of water, dust and dirt
Milling cutters quadruple feeds in tough SS
(May 2007)
Changing milling cutters enabled a subcontractor to quadruple feed rates in machining flame-cut duplex centrifugal component, which in turn significantly enhanced productivity
Customised blade-tip clearance measurement system
(May 2007)
Tyco Thermal Controls has produced CapaciSense, custom-made blade-tip measurement probes for monitoring gas turbine engines in operation using high bandwidth capacitive sensing systems
Chronos Richardson concentrates its activities
(May 2007)
Chronos Richardson (CR) a member of Premier Tech (PT) specialises in supplying Industrial Packaging Solutions to its customers in the UK and throughout the world
Noise compliance tests on sustainable homes
(April 2007)
AV Technology (AVT), an UKAS accredited company, has conducted noise compliance tests on four sustainable or eco homes built by the Eden Housing Association in Cumbria
Ultrasonic cleaning system services improved
(April 2007)
With ever more Ultrawave ultrasonic cleaning systems being sold, after sales service and maintenance have been restructured to underline their importance
Bigger premises for RF design and development
(April 2007)
TrimeriX has moved to bigger premises at Cressex Industrial Estate, to support its future growth plans
Underbody weighing systems for rigid trailers
(April 2007)
Vehicle Weighing Solutions has won a contract to supply the Cooper Group with 'Loadweigh' underbody weighing systems that are suitable for rigid or articulated tipping trailers and tankers
Electronics displays provider gains ISO 9001:2000
(March 2007)
Provider of industrial electronic displays and display systems, Spectra Displays, passed the certification audit validating that the company meets all the criteria of the ISO 9001:2000 standards
Large capacity horizontal borers added
(March 2007)
Kuraki large capacity CNC horizontal boring mills and O-M heavy duty, high accuracy vertical turning lathes will be distributed in the UK by Matsuura Machinery
Hot runner tools for injection moulding
(March 2007)
When Fern Plastic Products secured an order from the automotive industry to supply injection mould tooling, it turned to DMS-Diemould for hot runner tools
Subcontractor gains ISO9001 with MAS support
(March 2007)
UK manufacturing advisory service has helped a precision engineering parts maker to acquire ISO9001 certification for the design and manufacture of precision engineered components
Countryside recycling bin weighing
(February 2007)
An accurate bin-weighing solution has enabled one of the South of England's most progressive and dynamic waste collection and recycling companies to accurately weigh the waste materials collected
Wire EDM plus etching reduces tool costs
(February 2007)
A UK subcontractor that makes use of wire EDM and photochemical etching facilities to reduce high press tool costs has acquired the latest wire EDM system for increased speed
Adhesives provider gains aerospace accreditation
(February 2007)
An expanding presence in the aerospace market has led an adhesives supplier to gain quality management system acceditation as an essential requirement
Load cells and pressure transducers
(January 2007)
A service exchange solution allows fleet management companies to essentially 'swap' their old on-board load cells and pressure transducers for electrically interchangeable load cells at a fixed price
Product development engineering help expanded
(January 2007)
To offer UK West Midlands companies more support in product development, the Polymer Cluster has engaged Remigus Onuoha who brings CAD and product definition experience
Custom fabrication of displays, interconnects
(November 2006)
GTK, a manufacturer of low cost, high reliability interconnect devices and displays is now launching a custom fabrication service
Software controls complete manufacturing scene
(November 2006)
WorkPLAN helps managers to control the complete manufacturing process from quotation through to delivery, as well as service after sales, and helps generate accurate quotations
Cobweb Celebrates 10 Years with Charity Bonanza
(November 2006)
To mark its 10th birthday Europe's leading Hosted Exchange provider is giving GBP10 to charity for every order it receives in November and December
Higher output lamps exterminate more insects
(October 2006)
UV-A lamps designed for a range of insect exterminators now have 250% higher output than their predecessors with 60% lower energy consumption and are more attractive to house flies
Biological sample concentrator for solvents
(September 2006)
The miVac Duo from Genevac is an affordable biological sample concentrator suitable for use with a wide range of solvents
Insect exterminator agent appointed in ireland
(September 2006)
Berson UV has appointed John Kennedy of AA Fly and Bird Control - with extensive contacts in the pharmaceutical and food industries - as the Irish distributor of its Insectron insect exterminators
High power rotary packet switches introduced
(September 2006)
For heavy duty industrial applications, high power, manually operated, rotary packet switches are used for isolation, changing over and selection of all types of high power electrical circuits
Automation company teams up with controls firm
(September 2006)
To capitalise on the strengths of each company's complementary product ranges, automation equipment specialist Gudel UK has teamed up with motion control systems supplier EURMotion
Silo provider ensures ATEX is met at bakery
(September 2006)
An ATEX approved aluminium silo manufacturer in the UK, has been working with a bakery to ensure it meets the UK Government's requirements for health and safety in explosive atmospheres
Gudel expands linear drive sales in UK/Ireland
(August 2006)
System integrator and automation equipment specialist Gudel UK has established a new Power Transmissions Division to expand work handling and linear drive components sales
Low cost planetary gearboxes made for automation
(July 2006)
An innovative range of low-cost planetary gearboxes is for automation ranging from general packaging, handling and processing machinery, to food and beverage and industrial systems
Routine maintenance of chromatography systems
(June 2006)
Routine maintenance of chromatography systems is essential to ensure consistent performance
Insect exterminator is ATEX certified
(June 2006)
Insect exterminator unit is believed to be the first of its kind to have the entire unit - including all components - ATEX certified for use in areas with a gas explosion hazard
Pressure, temperature, flow, electrical UKAS scope
(May 2006)
Roxspur Measurement + Control operates a UKAS accredited calibration and service laboratory for four fields of expertise: pressure, temperature, flow and electrical parameters
Peening/vibratory finishing gets Nadcap approval
(April 2006)
A UK surface preparation company's sub-contract shot peening and vibratory finishing facilities have passed an in-depth examination to receive the aerospace industry's Nadcap accreditation