http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsegb.html Automation and assembly systems latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 A high speed linear transfer system performs several assembly operations, with different processing times in one machine; reducing the overall cycle time and maximising output. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Weiss UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wdu/wdu102.html Two cams drive a modular assembly system which can be readily configured to perform a wide variety of functions, said Modular Automation. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Modular Automation International http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moa/moa123.html Producer of machine structure building elements has launched a Web site with downloadable application tools for machine framing systems. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT MiniTec UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/miq/miq116.html Machine-building linear and profile system components now include a patented fastener that allows rapid machine frame assembly with no pre-machining or pre-drilling. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT MiniTec UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/miq/miq114.html An automated assembly and test cell for automotive screenwash containers automatically produces and leak-test some 75,000 units annually at a 99% success rate. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Barr and Paatz http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/baj/baj115.html 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. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT ABB Automation Technologies Instrumentation and Automation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/afl/afl121.html Automation systems company has enlarged its range of components, which now include use in clean rooms where high sterility standards are required. Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/apk/apk108.html Festo has announced that fluid power specialist Norton Hydraulics has won its 'Premier Stockist of the Year' award for best sales growth and operational efficiency. Fri, 18 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Festo http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fes/fes203.html MiniTec UK has an on-site installation service for its range of machine framing and guarding systems for situations where outsourcing is able to smooth production demands during busy periods. Thu, 10 May 2007 08:00:00 UT MiniTec UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/miq/miq111.html An aluminium profile system technology company has created an online data library to cover the key information required to carry out engineering work most effectively. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/apk/apk107.html An aluminium profile system for use in optical disc punching and finishing machine structures was chosen on the basis of a successfull torsional load test and and the ease and speed of assembly. Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/apk/apk106.html With a new machine, a privacy curtain manufacturer now just feeds a roll of fabric in one end and gets curtain out of the other and is ten times faster than before. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Modular Automation International http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moa/moa120.html A modular conveying system for automated assembly lines uses a stable, extruded aluminium profile with a range of standard components to create complex, practical conveyors. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Modular Automation International http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moa/moa119.html MayTec and Applied Automation (UK), leading the field in aluminium extrusion systems, has launched its latest product catalogue. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/apk/apk105.html An 'off-the-shelf' cam operated assembly system can be customised to provide a simple, reliable, inexpensive assembly cell for a variety of applications. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Modular Automation International http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/moa/moa116.html MiniTec's new RFK 300 chain-driven gravity roller conveyor table is available for large loads Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT MiniTec UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/miq/miq109.html An automatic drill and clip insertion machine for automotive sealing systems has a special camera system to ensure that each clip is positioned accurately to within 1.5mm. Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Industrial Automation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/idu/idu109.html Symetix, the pharmaceutical business unit of Key Technology, has announced that it received an order from one of the largest softgel manufacturers in the world. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT Symetix http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sye/sye102.html Automated systems will be shown at the UK's MDT/Medtec show for micro assembly, dispensing, conveyoring, curing and packaging. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Contax http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cox/cox149.html Standardized pick and place units, feeders or Cartesian robots with X, Y, Z and R axes can be employed on a uniform chassis in the latest automatic linear assembly systems. Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Mikron Assembly Technology http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mkr/mkr103.html Production automation system specialist has supplied a motor yacht manufacturer with a cable processing system, which increases production output and reduces cable types. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Contax http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cox/cox148.html Modular production equipment structures kit building system now includes strut elements for use whenever a construction is to be subjected to considerable loads. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Item Industrietechnik und Maschinenbau http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/itg/itg102.html When Nutra Manufacturing began working with Symetix, they were looking for the latest technologies to produce the highest quality supplements. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Symetix http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sye/sye101.html With the MayTec conveyor system product line one can 'design' an adaptable system, ensuring that production requirements can be met, whilst giving the flexibility to make changes to that system. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Applied Automation (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/apk/apk103.html High speed automated line - representing GBP 1 million investment in turnkey automation - produces a thermostat capsule/12s and will pay for itself within 3.5 years, saving 50%. Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT Festo http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fes/fes189.html 'Using an inductive power transfer system to drive to individually powered trolleys that support cockpit assembly throughout a multi-station assembly line has resulted in a more versatile process. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT Excel Automation http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/exc/exc102.html Are too many engineers still too comfortable with what they know and are used to with 'hard automation' to seriously consider the robotic approach, asks mechanical engineer David Mollert. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT Fanuc Robotics Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fan/fan112.html Four automated assembly systems are being used to manufacture a number of new automotive switchgear products including seat positioning and heating controls and ignition switches. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT Contax http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cox/cox145.html Four Komax automated assembly systems are being used to manufacture a number of new automotive switchgear products including seat positioning and heating controls and ignition switches. Thu, 03 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT Contax http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cox/cox128.html UPM has recently launched a range of dryers using existing infrared technology, but has applied this technology in a pioneering fashion. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT Applied Automation (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/apk/apk100.html