Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Production Process",
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 Automatic storage/cutting speeds steel deliveries from
Friedrich Remmert, which we summarised at the time by saying "Speedy and flexible order processing for steel products are ensured primarily thanks to the use of integrated, fully-automatic storage and cutting technologies".
The day before,
we featured the news release Robotic inspection machines check phial boxes from
AA Robotics: "Six robotic inspection machines are speeding up pharmaceutical production and improving quality control by ensuring that phial box compartments are empty for re-use".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Guyson International
concerning its Mediblast 1400 stainless steel blast cabinet
- take a look at Blast cabinet designed for medical products
which says: "A stainless steel blast cabinet has been engineered for medical product manufacturers, where the introduction of ferrous contamination would be detrimental to production".
Take a look also at the news release from Matsuura Machinery, Pallet system feeds mill-turn centre at Open House,
as well as Digital systems reduce prototypes manufacture from Autodesk,
and Modular worm gear units have oversized bearings from Nord Gear.
See also:
Shop floor LCD display changed any time
(January 2008)
A fully flexible and user-configurable LCD display for shop floor production performance data updates and so on can be programmed to show any data and changed at any time
Laser marking car radio panels
(January 2008)
Under computer control, a laser beam removes micron thick layers of a black topcoat in the exact pattern of pre-programmed letters and symbols, without mechanical contact, abrasion or pressure
Machine tool builder expands in E Europe
(January 2008)
Machine tool builder, MAG Industrial Automation Systems, now controls the ThyssenKrupp Technologies production plant in Kecskemet, now known as MAG Hungary
Control smoothed for hot runner systems
(December 2007)
A further function in control algorithms of hot runner feedback control systems smoothes the power output without affecting the accuracy of the temperature control
Cost management software to cut costs
(December 2007)
A global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts has selected cost management platform software to provide visibility into product costs from design to manufacturing
Flywheel-based system gives backup power
(December 2007)
To offset the poroblems with variable grid power supplies, a US packaging company has had installed a flywheel based uninterruptible power supply system to protect production processes
Coatings offer ultimate finish and durability
(December 2007)
Matched-performance products, including crystic resins, skincoat, barriercoat, gelcoat, bonding paste and structural adhesives, have been specified for the production of a luxury yacht
Multi-axis carbon fibre laying machine developed
(November 2007)
A multi-axis robotic carbon fibre tow laying machine, opeating at up to 8m/s, will dramatically accelerate production, improve strength and reduce waste
'Space Puzzle' moulds for RP and production
(November 2007)
Space Puzzle Molding is a rapid prototyping and a production tool moulding small volumes for trials and then asily modifid for volume production tooling
CNC lathes builder to save energy usage
(November 2007)
UK CNC lathe and turning centre builder, 600 Lathes, aims to become a 'reference site' not only for quality products but achieving good environmental practices
Manufacturing execution system covers all
(November 2007)
A manufacturing execution system will extend management visibility from ERP to shop floor, initially covering more than 20 locations to improve operations in production and supply chain network
Latest ERP improves business functionality
(November 2007)
A water treatment equipment manufacturer has updated its ERP with a system that brings business-specific functionality, including: data management; order quote generation and product traceability
Automating electrical testing systems
(November 2007)
John Barnett describes how the integration and automation of electrical testing systems can enhance production control and quality assurance in modern manufacturing processes
CNC sliding head automatic machines specials
(November 2007)
Use of a CNC sliding head automatic lathe is being used by a medical instrumentation firm to develop components as well as machine special tooling and cutting accessories for surgeons
Lead-free soldering process controlled cleanly
(October 2007)
An ionic contamination 'cleanliness' tester features a volumetric testing cell does not need users to calculate assembly surface areas under test
Wire aids MIG welding on aluminum
(October 2007)
Lincoln Electric's SuperGlaze Aluminum MIG wire minimizes control problems associated with aluminum wire feeding such as birdnesting, tangling and burnback
CNC automatic lathes up speed, flexibility
(October 2007)
Italian builder of CNC automatics introduced advances in the design and control of CNC single- and multi-spindle lathes as well as multislide machines, all developed to raise output and flexibility
Industrial Ethernet market to reach US$1bn by 2011
(September 2007)
According to a USA study, the market for hardened industrial Ethernet switches and other types of industrial Ethernet network infrastructure will grow to US$1bn during the next five years
Ultrasonics aids hard machining in a VMC
(September 2007)
Using ultrasonics frequencies up to 48kHz to vibrate a cutting tool in a VMC enables hard machining and high speed machining as well as machining conventionally in the same machine
Dedicated VIPER grinding centre is 10% faster
(September 2007)
For creep feed grinding of nickel alloy components in the 'VIPER' process, a purpose dedicated 7-axis machining centre is 10% quicker than the original modified horizontal machining centre
Machine tools - more visitors flock to EMO
(September 2007)
In spite of a reduced show period of six days, the 24th EMO machine tool exhibition held in Hannover, Germany, attracted some 166,000 visitors - an increase of 4% over the 2005 event
Co- and by-product tracking added to planning
(September 2007)
Business enterprise software that helps increase visibility, planning and costing accuracy for manufacturers now features co-product and by-product tracking
Modeling for stamping and die casting
(September 2007)
Electric motor component maker, Stanzwerk, has cut its development time in half for tool design and parts production using CoCreate OneSpace Suite from CoCreate Software
Forming to strength model reduces costs
(September 2007)
A 'Forming to Strength' predictive modelling technique is helping a vehicle chassis manufacturer to validate the strength of pressed sheet metal sub-assembly components
Meter mix dispense machines are versatile
(September 2007)
Meter mix dispense machines process one or more component polymers of various viscosities and can process both solid or foamed elastomeric materials
FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins
(September 2007)
Flexible manufacturing system, with 5-axis machining centre, machines 120 different skins that form the aft fuselage and empennage of three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Marking tool identifies machined parts
(September 2007)
An innovative marking tool identifies parts during machining, so saving time and money in the production process while securing part identification from the start of manufacture
Centralised lubrication programmed for production
(August 2007)
A ready-to-install centralised multiple-point lubrication system can be remotely programmed to feed lubricant to multiple positions on production lines at regular intervals
Hygienic cylinder resists wash-downs
(August 2007)
Stainless steel pneumatic round cylinder offers corrosion resistance when used in 'wash-down' areas and has smooth, cavity free surfaces for easy cleaning
Part traceability made with vision technology
(August 2007)
Korea's largest construction equipment manufacturer is now relying on vision technology to ensure complete parts traceability through character recognition
Robots to assemble aircraft quicker
(August 2007)
A UK university has gained a technical partner to develop robotic assembly systems for the aircraft industry and reduce the high level of manual work currently used by the industry
Stud ensures accurate assembly positioning
(August 2007)
To ensure accurate positioning and high strength threaded fixing of components in sheet metal assemblies, a stud is for dynamic, static and shock load applications in 0.6mm-4.0mm thick materials
CNC plasma-arc profilers raise capacity
(August 2007)
Three CNC cutting and profiling systems, using advanced plasma-arc cutting and precision guidance systems, produce ultra-precise blanks, usable without time-consuming manual reworking
Flux-cored wire improves weld quality
(August 2007)
Claimed to offer the most stable arc on the market today, a gas-shielded flux-cored wire also offers easy wire feeding and precise chemical composition to produce higher quality welds