News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 January
to Saturday 27 January 2001
Linear sensor unaffected by target position change
An area spot laser optic sensor now enables reliable detection of targets which vary in position, such as in a parts feeder or on a conveyor in a production line.
News from Keyence (UK) (26 January 2001)
An alternative to anodising for light metals
The practice of anodizing, or controlled oxidation, of aluminum and aluminum alloys is more than seven decades old. An alternative is the Microplasmic Process described here.
News from Microplasmic Corporation (26 January 2001)
Wear and heat resistant coating insulates too
Microplasmic Corporation, a start-up research and development company, has developed a novel ceramic coating technology called the Microplasmic Process, for which a USA patent is pending.
News from Microplasmic Corporation (26 January 2001)
Thin sensor measures interface force distribution
Sensor Products has introduced Pressurex, a tactile force indicating sensor. It can be used in manufacturing process control and machine/component inspection and calibration.
News from Sensor Products (26 January 2001)
Safety relays simplify light curtain integration
A range of multifunction safety relays provide the emergency stop function and have inputs for connecting up to two dual-channel light curtains. Brochure Available
News from Smartscan (26 January 2001)
Lights out CNC turning frees manpower
The acquisition of a Tornado A90 CNC lathe/MBF1000 barfeed 'lights-out' package, purchased at MACH 2000 through RK International, has boosted productivity for Hele Bay Precision.
News from Colchester-Harrison (25 January 2001)
CNC sliding head automatics use soluble oils
Tsugami-Mori CNC sliding head automaticsrun on soluble oils as well as the traditional neat mineral oils. The machines will also machine very short length components. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (23 January 2001)
Double spindle construction increases accuracy
Double spindle construction increases accuracy and precision A novel double spindle arrangement on the TSUGAMI-MORI BS 20/26/32 CNC Sliding Head Automatic Lathes m Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (23 January 2001)
Load cells warn of lifting rope load
Measuring the tension in lifting rope provides vital warnings when lifting equipment is approaching its capacity.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (22 January 2001)
Internet-based procurement service gets US$10m
First Index, which offers manufacturers an internet-based procurement service, has received US$10.8 million in new in new investment from a consortium of leading UK and US venture capital funds.
News from Qimtek (22 January 2001)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 10
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