Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Operator Interface",
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 Heavy-duty plate saw cuts tool steel quickly from
Kasto, which we summarised at the time by saying "A heavy-duty, CNC vertical bandsaw for cutting billets, plates, square or flat materials up to 1060 x 2060mm in section can cross-cutting 'difficult' metals as titanium, Hastelloy and Inconel".
The same day,
we featured the news release Universal CNC grinder has changeable head from
600 Centre: "A universal CNC cylindrical grinding machine has a rotatable wheel head that can be changed from straight to 30 deg angle approach, giving more flexibility in batch production".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Beckwood Press Company
concerning its Standardized benchtop presses, assembly system
- take a look at Standard bench presses can be customised
which says: "Standardized benchtop hydraulic or pneumatic presses, of 30-100kN capacity, can be customised for assembly, compression, punching, trimming, blanking, stamping, and coining applications".
Take a look also at the news release from ES Technology, Ensuring metal product marking is tamper-proof,
as well as Clustering improves process control networking from Citect,
and Laser marking copes with curved surfaces from Telesis Technologies.
See also:
News on the Model G315 operator interface panel from Red Lion Controls
(November 2007)
Two RS232 and two RS485 ports allow an operator interface panel, with a large 15in display, to communicate with virtually any serial device in the plant
Compact panels are robust and powerful
(October 2007)
New compact panels from Invensys are entry point for the latest integrated and scalable Wonderware HMI and SCADA software solutions that can manage a single machine, production line or complete plant
Precision actuator has large thrust loads
(September 2007)
Designed for high-precision use and large thrust loads, a precision actuator are simple to use and are ready for immediate operation as a 'plug and play' unit
Image processing controls robotic handling
(August 2007)
Wanting to robotise the handling of parts for motorcycle soot particulate filters also meant using machine vision to control the operations precisely and reliably
Five-axis VMC machines in one set-up
(July 2007)
A 5-axis vertical machining centre will demonstrate five-sides machining at EMO 2007, using simultaneous five-axis tool positioning and the combination of multiple operations into a single cycle
Air mist spray cooling ups slab cast quality
(July 2007)
Steel slab continuous caster is now producing higher quality steel grades since its cooling system was converted from conventional water feed into air mist spray cooling
Healthcare firm buys protein separation automation
(June 2007)
ABB has been awarded an order from GE Healthcare's Life Science division in Sweden for automation systems to be used in the production of protein separation media
Operator interface panel with advanced TFT display
(June 2007)
Red Lion Controls has introduced the model G306A operator interface panel which features advanced TFT display for crisp images and excellent readability
Norwood presents compact low cost hot stamp coder
(May 2007)
Norwood Marking Systems / Allen Coding Systems presents the Compact 40/25 CL Low Cost Hot Stamp Coder at ExpoPack Mexico
Aqueous-based washing and degreasing system
(May 2007)
Manufacturer of air filtration systems, Clarcor UK, has installed an Elba 100 aqueous-based washing and degreasing system at its showcase production site in Warrington
Injection moulding machines save power
(May 2007)
Injection moulding machines have exceptionally low energy consumption and feature double pump, third generation power saving hydraulic system
Lift truck firm develops fleet management
(May 2007)
Crown Equipment has developed InfoLink, a wireless fleet management system capable of communicating lift truck data to a central server using the network that most warehouses already have in place
High impact spray parts washer
(May 2007)
Suncombe has introduced the PureKleen parts washer, a high quality cGMP parts washer, developed for use in the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare and medical fields
Compact machine assembles pre-filled syringes
(April 2007)
Compact machine designed for the assembly of pre-filled syringes into safety devices works with all marketed safety devices and offers quick and easy size changeovers
Accurate spray targetting cleans parts efficiently
(April 2007)
A high quality, parts washer, for use in the pharmaceutical and medical fields uses an innovative spray technique to offer the perfect cleaning, employing high impact accurate spray targeting
ALPHACOS introduces the new Type 211 machine
(April 2007)
ALPHACOS introduces the new Type 211 machine dedicated to the assembly of pre-filled syringes into safety devices
New SCADA operating interface
(April 2007)
SCADAPack Vision series of operator interface terminals are compact, rugged devices that provide local display of controller process variables
Static terminal for data collection
(April 2007)
Open architecture data collection terminals for demanding industrial, manufacturing and supply chain applications
NJM/CLI new pressure sensitive labeler
(March 2007)
NJM/CLI introduces the new Uni-300VA, a compact wrap-around pressure sensitive labeler that handles up to 120 containers per minute
Web enabled industrial productivity dashboard
(February 2007)
Web enabled manufacturing intelligence tool can detect production problems before productivity or quality suffers
Film and sheet extrusion machines displayed
(February 2007)
Machinery and equipment for film and sheet production offer numerous benefits to processors and converters
Control system improves blast furnace management
(February 2007)
Corus has improved its management of the blast furnace at its Scunthorpe Steel works with a new ABB control system giving it improved visibility
Machine motion control with support
(February 2007)
GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK offers complete motion solutions, from the operator interface through to the motor shaft - all from one company and with one focus on support
Bar code capability for portable receipt printer
(February 2007)
S3750THS series thermal printer supports bar codes for machine readable receipts
Chronos and Richardson bagging and palletising
(February 2007)
Chronos Richardson Systems' wide range of materials handling and packaging equipment, will be illustrated through reference to its proven range of weighing, bagging and palletising equipment
Add-on I/O modules connect temperature sensors
(January 2007)
New add-on I/O modules mean that temperature sensors can be connected to Moeller's MFD Titan controllers which combine the functions of a programmable relay with those of an operator interface unit
Infrared analyser for antioxident inhibitor in oil
(January 2007)
Monitoring the degradation of the antioxidant in transformer insulating oil can result in substantial savings by extending the service life of the oil and by slowing down transformer aging process
Mobile and unattended data logging applications
(January 2007)
The squirrel SQ2010 is an ultra compact, easily configurable handheld data logger giving accurate (to 0.1%) and reliable results within minutes of switching on
Thermal printer withstands rough handling
(November 2006)
Portable receipt printer boasts bar code capability for machine readable receipts and provides multiple interface options, making it a model of flexibility
Lower force injection moulders offer precision
(November 2006)
Efficiency, precision and flexibility make the latest 'small tonnage' or 'low kN' injection moulders ideal for producing top quality products at highly competitive prices
Easy control made even more versatile
(November 2006)
A pulse output function to simplify stepper motor control and serial protocol support for easier interfacing are among the new facilities which Moeller Electric has added to Easy 800 relays
Medium voltage drive saves large motor energy
(November 2006)
Medium voltage drive can achieve 99% drive efficiency using 'Multilevel Topology' to minimise component levels, and high voltage IBGT's to reduce harmonic currents
Cost-effective polymer materials control launched
(November 2006)
Cost effective and operator friendly network control system for plastics procssing plants enables the control of up to 12 vacuum loader stations for polymer processing machines
Multi-purpose press offers more flexibility
(November 2006)
A multi-purpose hydraulic press features increased flexibility, higher availability and improved ease of service and performs drawing, embossing and general presswork