Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Traceability",
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 Actuators use 30% lower air consumption from
Tomoe Valve, which we summarised at the time by saying "An actuator range, comprising 15 double acting and 15 spring return models, uses 30% lower air consumption than its rack and pinion equivalent".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release 'Real time' job managment system made for SMEs from
PSL DataTrack: "A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time'".
In January 2008, we covered the news from 600 Group
concerning its Machine tools at MACH 2008
- take a look at CNC turning centres machine in one set-up
which says: "To provide simple and cost effective machining of more complex components CNC turning centres combine operations in one set-up, offering faster cycle times and automatic parts handling".
Take a look also at the news release from Sescoi International, ERP suits mould, tool and prototype firms,
as well as Portable dot peen markers work at high speed from Pryor Marking Technology,
and HMIs get DeviceNet slave connectivity from Red Lion Controls.
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Business process analysis software has BPMN
(January 2008)
The latest version of the established Business Process Modeling Notation standard is incorporated in a modeling suite of business process and enterprise architecture modeling tools
CNC tool and cutter grinder is consistent
(January 2008)
To meet increasing demand for tooling regrinds from aerospace companies, a UK specialist tooling manufacturer has added on another CNC tool and cutter grinder for its consistency
Production control has best materials traceability
(January 2008)
Users of a computerised production control software report material traceability as 'second to none' and 'implementation was stress-free and training much easier than anticipated'
Cost-effective manufacturing software chosen
(December 2007)
A software suite comprising integrated manufacturing execution, quality management and factory automation has been selected by a solar panel manufacturing plant
Laser prints quality codes on bottles
(December 2007)
Brewery chose a scribing laser coder to provide effective coding onto the labels used on its glass bottles and improve the speed of marking
Universal qualification products introduced
(December 2007)
Universal qualification products make instrument qualifications easier to deliver in a shorter time with improved traceability
Sensors and monitoring maintains quality
(December 2007)
Manufacturer of steering columns for most European passenger car companies uses torque sensors to test that threads have been formed correctly for a new Jaguar steering column
Two firms form largest marking systems provider
(December 2007)
Dover Corporation has combined two of its engineering companies, Markem Corporation and Imaje into one, Markem.Imaje, as the world's largest product identification systems provider
Machining subcontractor invests in cleaning
(December 2007)
A high technology machining subcontractor has invested GBP 200,000 in a programmable component cleaning system and a TESA-SCAN non-contact optical based measuring system
Engines producer selects ERP for functionality
(November 2007)
Unmanned Air Vehicles engines producer, moving from full-time R and D into production, needed to update its ERP and selected one which combined technology and functionality
Quality, manufacturing management software chosen
(November 2007)
A US technology centre specialising in micro-electro-mechanical systems based photonic and microsystems technologies has selected software to improve overall process control
Quality management software raises throughput
(November 2007)
Quality management software allows manufacturers to reduce nonconformance cycle times while increasing shop throughput and facilitating continuous improvement processes
Business management system overhauled
(November 2007)
Motor racing company has invested in a high performance business management system to replace an aging text based business information system
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
Integrated ERP improves aerospace competitiveness
(November 2007)
Manufacturer of complex composite and metal bonded structures and assemblies for military and commercial aerospace applications has installed integrated ERP to improve competitiveness
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
ERP increases plastics mould making efficiency
(November 2007)
ERP system has helped a maker of plastics moulding tools to increase efficiency as well as make significant reductions in its administrative workload
Laser marking system chosen for ease of use
(November 2007)
At EMO 2007, a gun manufacturer selected a laser marking machine because it was the easiest to use, is the most versatile, makes the best mark and has the longest warranty
Improving production plant performance analysis
(November 2007)
By combining industrial service-oriented architecture technology with the latest proprietary software, a module improves the tracking and analysing of plant performance
Package coding management reduces errors
(October 2007)
Package coding management is a recognised concept in food manufacture, where it is a proven means of preventing coding errors for increased accuracy and therefore productivity
Racing car teams prefer parts laser marking
(September 2007)
Formula One racing teams prefer laser marking as it produces good permanent 'readable' codes on virtually all materials without compromising the structural integrity of the component
Nut runners illuminate tightening area
(September 2007)
Pistol-grip nutrunners feature lightweight yet robust construction, and have an integrated LED spotlight that brightly illuminates the tightening area
Software calibrates weighing instruments
(September 2007)
Latest software enables manufacturing companies to manage the calibration of their weighing instruments and improve the efficiency of the calibration process
Bore gauges measure internal grooves
(September 2007)
Accurate bore gauges that stand up to the rigors of shop-floor use are able to deliver exceptional accuracy and repeatability, when measuring critical plain bores and internal grooves
Manual shopfloor progress chasing computerised
(September 2007)
Hydraulics manufacturer relates how it used to take 30 min to progress chase a job - until a scheduling system was introduced and integrated with existing MRP and networkd manufacturing system
Tool management - increase machine tool usage
(August 2007)
Comparing manual and automated RFID tool management, Balluff shows ways to save money, improve productivity, increase tool life, reduce waste, and increase machine up-time
Added value for technical mouldings
(August 2007)
A plastics moulding and sub-assembly subcontractor, AK Industries of Hereford, undertakes technically demanding design and production for many industries
Assembly systems provider makes vision choice
(August 2007)
More demand from users for machine vision systems on assembly lines to support quality assurance led a German supplier to choose a provider offering user-friendly, reliable systems with support
Compact laser interferometer has portability
(August 2007)
A compact laser interferometer measurement system offers more performance, ease of use and reduced the typical 'warm-up' time for the laser to around 5 min
Hard disc makers demand more from cleaning
(August 2007)
Key changes in hard disc specifications - such as GMR heads and a reduction in flying height from 1 micron to near contact - put pressure on cleaning system developments
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
Turned parts company grows by one-third
(August 2007)
A subcontractor operating 16 CNC sliding head and two fixed head CNC automatics has grown its turnover by one-third since its move to a new factory in 2004
Chuck manufacturer expands machining facility
(August 2007)
Lathe chuck and centres manufacturer, Pratt Burnerd International, is to invest GBP 600,000 in machin tools and equipment to meet a substantial increase in demand
Inductive ID identifies engines after assembly
(August 2007)
Wishing to improve traceability of completed small engines coming off an assembly line, a USA company is using a passive inductive ID system to identify specific engines within a production batch