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AGV system expanded to meet sports car demand
User application article AGV system to transport painted car body shells are scheduled to the production lines has expanded, following the launch in 2005 of the 'Vantage' two-seater sports car.
News from E and K Indumat Systems ( 8 February 2006)
Machine building system has choice of timing belt
Aluminum profile machine building systems now include an ever-expanding range of complementary components - with a new timing belt for transport and conveyor systems introduced. Brochure available
News from MiniTec UK ( 6 February 2006)
Special machinery uses detailed on website
A company that works in many areas of industry has set up a website detailing some of its latest special purpose machine build and production line automation applications.
News from MMES Automation (23 November 2005)
CNC/PLC automation system has high-performance
IPC-based CNC/PLC automation system is a high-performance tool, which allows complex applications to be comfortably operated, and offers significant advantages for PC-based control systems. Brochure available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (17 November 2005)
Aluminium machine construction system expanded
aluminium machine construction system has been expanded to include a selection of round section aluminium profiles with a variety of closed and open grooves. Brochure available
News from Machine Building Systems (14 November 2005)
Crimp and stake machine is automatic
Universal joint assembly and crimping/staking machine, developed for an Indian automotive steering assembly manufacturer, is fully automatic.
News from Precihole Machine Tools Pvt (17 October 2005)
Automation platform simplifies machine, motion
Combining all major machine and motion control functions into a single, software based automation platform running on a standard PC provides a seamless and a scalable system. Brochure available
News from Aerotech ( 8 September 2005)
Digital automation platform described
Updated brochure reflects improvements and additions to a digital automation platform and detailed sections include cost saving capabilities of motion and machine control systems. Brochure available
News from Aerotech ( 2 August 2005)
Modular machine building systems save time
UK manufacturing company will save OEMs' and machine builders' time and cost with comprehensive range of modular profile building systems for machinery and assembly lines. Brochure available
News from MiniTec UK (30 June 2005)
Founder leaves great legacies
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has announced the death of its founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Klaus Woerner following a battle with cancer.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems ( 9 February 2005)
Design automation software acquired
National Instruments has announced the acquisition of Toronto, Canada-based Electronics Workbench, a leading supplier of electronics design automation software. Brochure available
News from National Instruments ( 9 February 2005)
Slides synchronise vehicle assemblies at 93mm/s
User application article Two 'marriage' slide stations synchronise position of engine, transmission and front and rear suspension units to a vehicle bodyshell and to four assembly robots at 93mm/s.
News from Gudel UK (24 January 2005)
Retrofit modern controls to assembly lines
User application article Renovation of a control system can restore technical characteristics of used assembly lines and even raise their productivity, as one lighting manufacturer has discovered.
News from Raumo Automaatika LLC (26 November 2004)
Aluminium framework system CAD parts are online
A free download service is now available for detailed CAD images of their machine building system, initially with 700 profile and component images as well as a belt conveyor system.
News from MK Profile Systems ( 8 September 2004)
Machine vision provides 100% high speed testing
User application article Using machine vision to provide 100% on line testing for MDI production, machines that detect and segregate products with non-spraying and continuous spraying valves work at 120 units/min.
News from AB Precision (Poole) (20 August 2004)
Handling systems allow unmanned machine operation
Automatic component handling systems increase productivity by allowing the running of machines unmanned outside normal working hours and can also deliver controlled component batches to assembly.
News from EMC (12 August 2004)
Accumulator assembly machine has fast changeovers
User application article A special purpose machine that assembles a variety of accumulators of different diameters and lengths meeting nearly zero changeover times between components.
News from Bespoke Machines ( 9 August 2004)
Wheel assembly machines installed at Antwerp
Cirrus Technologies manufactured, installed and commissioned two identical wheel and tyre assembly machines in a GBP1.4m export order for the Opel Astra and Vectra assembly plant in Belgium.
News from Cirrus Technologies (13 April 2004)
Add value and counter low labour cost competition
As production of plastic mouldings moves evermore towards lower cost manufacturing bases, UK moulding companies are looking to add value to their product says automatic assembly company.
News from TQC (26 March 2004)
Machines assemble and test medical devices
Up to 65 stations can be integrated into a single compact assembly and testing system for feeding, assembly, printing, labeling, leak-testing, measuring of various parameters and much more.
News from Mueller + Kurtz Sondermaschinen Gmbh (18 February 2004)
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