News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 December
to Saturday 8 December 2001
Smart motors can operate with CAD/CAM
Now SmartMotors can be used with CAD/CAM to do circular interpolation for applications such as milling, turning, laser and water jet cutting, glue dispensers and so on.
News from Animatics ( 7 December 2001)
Smart motors get multi-axis contouring capability
Animatics has now added multi-axis contouring capability to its line of SmartMotors so a RS-485 network of SmartMotors can perform motion profiles for example, for CNC milling to laser profiling.
News from Animatics ( 7 December 2001)
Controller-amplifier is credit card-sized
Animatics Corporation has applied its highly miniaturized motion control technology to a credit card-sized free-standing controller-amplifier called the RTC-3000.
News from Animatics ( 7 December 2001)
Piezo valve operator is fieldbus compatible
ASCO Joucomatic's new IS Piezo valve operator combines the benefits of low power energy saving with intrinsically safe operation and the ability to operate in fully distributed fieldbus systems.
News from Asco Numatics ( 7 December 2001)
Compressor system blowdown oil processed
User Application Article GKN Westland Aerospace is helping to protect the environment by using on-site processing equipment for separating, collecting and processing the emulsified oil content from its compressors. system's b Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 7 December 2001)
Machine vision supplier has delivered 20,000 units
Cognex, the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems, has shipped its 20,000th machine vision system in Europe.
News from Cognex UK ( 7 December 2001)
Colour vision sensor has Ethernet connectivity
Cognex has announced the In-Sight 1000C, a low-cost, self-contained machine vision sensor for verifying and sorting parts based on their colour.
News from Cognex UK ( 7 December 2001)
SS ball valves resist corrosion
PFA-lined, stainless steel-bodied ball valves from Corrosion Resistant Products is designed for process industry applications - and for other highly corrosive environments.
News from Corrosion Resistant Products ( 7 December 2001)
Put boots on enclosures to prevent damage
The ARB011 and ARB022 enable you to encase your enclosure with shock absorbent silicon rubber, preventing your valuable instruments from being jarred.
News from Evatron Enclosures ( 7 December 2001)
Sloping enclosure is of futuristic design
The PP71 sloping enclosure has a futuristic design with rounded corners and recessed sides greatly enhancing the aesthetics.
News from Evatron Enclosures ( 7 December 2001)
Simplifying vacuum pump specs for assembly needs
Specifying vacuum pumps to lift a particular component in an assembly operation is something of a black art. This variable vacuum pump affords a practical solution to this problem.
News from KV ( 7 December 2001)
CAM software cuts CNC programming time in half
User Application Article Brooks Crownhill Patternmakers firmly believes that the EdgeCAM software has cut its CNC machine tool programming time by half and production lead times reduced by 30%.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 7 December 2001)
Paper mills upgrade quality information system
St Regis Paper has upgraded its Quality Information System to QIS 5 from QISoft across all its UK paper mills.
News from Qisoft ( 7 December 2001)
IT software company appoints creative designer
QISoft has appointed Rory Cole as Creative Designer.He will assume responsibility for all QISoft design projects, supporting the product development and marketing functions.
News from Qisoft ( 7 December 2001)
Expansion continues with more staff recruitment
T W Ward CNC Machinery's continual expansion strategy has taken another step forward with the recruitment of three news Area Sales Managers and the appointment of a Personal Assistant to its MD.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 7 December 2001)
Avoid shaft, belt and pulley misalignments
Complete engineering solutions to the misalignment of shafts, belts and pulleys are now available from Wyko Industrial Services. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 7 December 2001)
Co-solvent removes contaminents and swarf
User Application Article Renishaw has introduced a co-solvent system, using 3M Novec Engineered Fluids, for component cleaning at its UK manufacturing sites, following successful experience at its Irish factories.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 6 December 2001)
Transducers can also be made to order
Amalgamated Instrument Co Pty has released a range of Australian made submersible pressure/level transducers. The standard pressure ranges are 2.5mWG, 5.0mWG and 10.0mWG.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 6 December 2001)
Serial converters overcome distance barrier
You're stuck with two serial ports over 15 metres apart! You need to communicate - well now you can.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 6 December 2001)
Motor has controller, amplifier and encoder
Like other SmartMotors, the SM2315 is a controller, amplifier and encoder built into a true Brushless DC servo motor, but what sets it apart from the others is the cost, $499.
News from Animatics ( 6 December 2001)
Panels display quarter VGA size graphics
Baldor has added two advanced touch-screen operator interface panels to its range of motion control system building accessories. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 6 December 2001)
Linear positioners locate robots precisely
User Application Article Precision linear positioning equipment from Gudel UK has been specified at the heart of advanced work handling systems at specialist automotive parts supplier Carringworth.
News from Gudel UK ( 6 December 2001)
Probe software reduces setting time, cuts scrap
Reduced setting times, less scrap, increased production output and higher component accuracy are some of the benefits claimed by Hurco Europe for its conversational probing software. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe ( 6 December 2001)
Label applicator goes around corners
The new Blow-Tuck label applicator fitted to the Imaje MP3000 print and apply labeller allows on-demand printed labels to be applied around a vertical corner of outer cases at 22 labels/min.
News from Imaje UK ( 6 December 2001)
High flow resins make tough components
At the K'2001 Rhodia Engineering Plastics has launched three new grades in its advanced, TECHNYL STAR( family of high flow polyamide resins.
News from Rhodia Engineering Plastics ( 6 December 2001)
Motor-invertor unit has wireless remote control
The FID 2000 integral motor-inverter drive unit has an innovative wireless remote control and parameter setting option, in addition to standard RS 485 communications and fieldbus compatability.
News from FKI Industrial Drives ( 5 December 2001)
Engineers solve detection/inspection applications
Just launched, the Online "Application Solver" allows engineers to quickly solve their detection or inspection applications by themselves.
News from Keyence Corporation Of America ( 5 December 2001)
Invertor drives apply to most industrial uses
Omron's 3G3RV are a series of inverter drives with the capability to control the vast majority of applications. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 5 December 2001)
Innovative magnets generate maximum clamping force
Staubli has introduced an innovative magnetic quick injection mould change system, which sets new standards for performance and safety. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) ( 5 December 2001)
Marker system provides crisp text and graphics
Label printer-applicators include a high-density, on-demand thermal/thermal-transfer printer that provides crisp text, in-spec bar codes, and graphics at 203- or 300-dpi.
News from Weber Marking Systems ( 5 December 2001)
AutoVue will support MicroStation v8
Cimmetry Systems has announced that AutoVue v16, Cimmetry's pending release, will support MicroStation v8.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 4 December 2001)
Energy concerns will boost pumps and compressors
With rising concern over skyrocketing energy prices and diminishing fuel supplies, sales of vacuum pumps and compressors will experience a substantial increase.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 4 December 2001)
High speed linear air bearing is ultra-smooth
Ultra-smooth, high-speed performance combined with nanometer-precision linear motion is provided by the new compact, single-axis, linear air bearing stage from Heason Technologies Group.
News from Heason Technology ( 4 December 2001)
Spark-free generator bars eliminate flash-over
The new 991R and 993R DC spark-free generator bars from Meech greatly improve operator safety by eliminating the incidences of flash-over. Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 4 December 2001)
Eliminate static in packaging
Leeds-based company Packaging Options, provider of innovative packaging solutions to the UK and Irish markets, recommends the use of Meech static elimination products to all its customers. Brochure Available
News from Meech International ( 4 December 2001)
Automation platform bundles power and reliability
The Advantech WebLink-2059 eAutomation solution platform from PBE Systems comprises a series of powerful embedded and web-enabled products with Pentium-grade processors.
News from PBE Systems ( 4 December 2001)
Data collected remotely
Signatrol's claim to be the UK's leading supplier of data loggers has been strengthened further by the introduction of their new SL400 Radio Link Data Collector.
News from Signatrol ( 4 December 2001)
Inverter power sources serve robotic MIG welders
ABB has developed ARCITEC II, a new generation of IGBT inverter power sources designed specifically for the robotic MIG/MAG welding of all materials used in metal fabrication. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 3 December 2001)
Tornadoes carry on turning in the dark
The 'Lights Out' unmanned turning package developed by Colchester for its Tornado range of lathes is now available on the latest two-axis 220 and three-axis 220M as well as existing A-Series. machines
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 3 December 2001)
GM Powertrain stremlines streamlines inspection
A bid to review labour-intensive processes, GM Powertrain decided to investigate the creation of gauging stations along manufacturing lines.
News from Delmia ( 3 December 2001)
Powerful PCs and PDM update CNC manufacturing
User Application Article Mira recently completed a project which, as well as bringing its IT infrastructure up to date, paved the way for the implementation of production processes requiring as little paper as possible.
News from DLoG (UK) ( 3 December 2001)
Heavy-duty MillTurn centre machines complex parts
Fitted with a programmable rotary machining head and generous Y-axis travel, the twin opposed spindle MT2000SZ Mill-Turn centre from Pollard Mori Seiki machines complex parts in one set-up. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 3 December 2001)
Mill-turning centre offers generous Y-axis
Generous rotary and Y-axis travels on a substantial machining head fitted to the Pollard Mori Seiki MT1500 Series of mill- turning centres allow very complex components to be machined. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 3 December 2001)
Builder offers extensive workholding and tooling
Mori Seiki maintains extensive jig and tool design and manufacturing facilities to support special purpose machine building, cell systems and Mori Seiki CNC machine tool sales. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 3 December 2001)
Industrial PCs designed for hostile environments
A range of waterproof computer terminals for use in shop floor order scheduling and data collection has been developed by Galleon Systems of Birmingham.
News from Galleon Systems ( 3 December 2001)
CNC choice ensures entry level success
User Application Article Harrison says that a huge untapped market exists among conventional lathe users for a basic CNC model like the Alpha T equipped with the latest GE Fanuc Power Mate 'O' control. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK ( 3 December 2001)
Latest CNC is ultra-compact, ultra-thin
GE Fanuc's Series i Model B is an ultra-compact, ultra-thin CNC, with network interface and enables fast processing of large sequence control. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK ( 3 December 2001)
Standardised lighting ensures colour match
Consumer electronics finishing specialist Paintbox knows about colour management, which is why it has invested in standardised lighting equipment from GretagMacbeth for its colour laboratory.
News from GretagMacbeth ( 3 December 2001)
Bread pans located and transferred precisely
User Application Article Specially developed Gudel component handling equipment, providing just 20mm clearance with the roof of the installation site, has been incorporated in a pan handling system.
News from Gudel UK ( 3 December 2001)
Linear module brings down the price barrier
Linear Drives, manufacturer of the acclaimed ThrustTube range of tubular linear motors, has released its latest and smallest module product.
News from Linear Drives ( 3 December 2001)
Calipers relay QC data to remote processor
Digiwave allows data measured by a caliper to be sent to a remote data processor, providing versatility and flexibility when measuring components around the workplace. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 3 December 2001)
Vision captures multi-products at high speed
Omron has developed a new breed of vision system designed to provide the high-speed image capture and processing required on modern, multi-product, production lines. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 3 December 2001)
Compact lobe blowers get into tight corners
Weighing in at less than 15kg, are two new members of Rietschle's Shark family of rotary lobe blowers, the WPB/WVB 15 and 25.
News from Rietschle Thomas ( 3 December 2001)
Automated reporting in the industrial marketplace
SyTech has announced that XLReporter Version 2.1 includes new functionality to address performance reporting in manufacturing and process applications.
News from Sytech ( 3 December 2001)
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