News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 January
to Saturday 26 January 2002
Lubricator keeps watch on pneumatic system health
Features of the Watchdog lubricator may reduce cost significantly, by increasing throughput, reducing downtime and capital equipment expenditure on replacing pneumatic systems.
News from APIL (25 January 2002)
Touch panel industrial computer is ultra-slim
Ultra-slim touch panel computer gives a powerful and durable solution for process and machine control applications. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (25 January 2002)
Power drill fast-prototyped in only three days
User Application Article Black and Decker power tool demonstrates ProtoFunctional and time saving advantages provided by new DSM Somos WaterClear resin. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (25 January 2002)
One-piece dashboards are fast prototyped
User Application Article Large automotive dashboard prototypes made possible with new patented technology from Materialise and DSM Somos ProtoFunctional resins. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (25 January 2002)
Handling system combines versatility, precision
RoboFlex, a new parts handling and manipulation system from Guedel Lineartec, combines the versatility of a 5-axis industrial robot with the precision of a single axis gantry module.
News from Gudel UK (25 January 2002)
Business rule engine personalises enterprise
As part of Dassault Systemes' intranet's applicative environment, the ILOG JRules engine is used to customise and filter information that 3,500 employees access in real-time mode.
News from ILOG (25 January 2002)
Dispenser aimed at accuracy, repeatability
The FMI "IDS-2000" Industrial Dispenser is designed for fluid dispensing and metering applications where accuracy, precision and reliability are important.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (25 January 2002)
Web system breaks equipment failure cycle
A major steel equipment manufacturing company approached Shell with a rolling mill gearbox bearing problem. A web-based diagnosis system helped to break into bearing failure cycles. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (25 January 2002)
Oil company to grow steel plant maintenance share
Shell International is targeting a US$2bn a year prize by focussing on becoming the leading provider of integrated services to the global steel industry. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (25 January 2002)
Fast prototyping product testing time cut by weeks
According to MTI, Somos 10120 WaterClear provided optical clarity that allowed a client to test its product design earlier and realise time savings Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (24 January 2002)
Vertical workhead simplifies handling on grinder
Placing the production grinder's workhead in the vertical position simplifies component handling on the compact Taiyo Koki IGV 3NT Multi-Process vertical production cylindrical grinding Machine. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (24 January 2002)
Ease of programming influenced CNC purchase
User Application Article One of the world's most respected names in the design and manufacture of competition motorcycle equipment has opted for machine tools supplied by Mazak. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (24 January 2002)
Design EDM electrodes on the shopfloor
Delcam has introduced a new option for its PowerMILL machining software that will allow machine tool operators to design and machine electrodes quickly and easily in the workshop. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (21 January 2002)
The future of rapid prototyping materials
DSM Somos has announced the launch of a major research and development campaign aimed at meeting the growing global demand of differentiated material product lines for the RP industry. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (21 January 2002)
Optimization software helps find best alternative
ESI Group, leading provider of virtual prototyping and manufacturing solutions, today announced the availability of PAM-OPT, its new optimization solution.
News from ESI Group (21 January 2002)
Transmitter role changes to increase efficiency
The most important task for control engineers today, says Victoria Whiting, Frost and Sullivan, is to increase the economic efficiency of their industrial plants.
News from Frost and Sullivan (21 January 2002)
Manual/CNC lathe brings work back in-house
User Application Article A Harrison Alpha Plus S 550 manual/CNC lathe has given a significant boost to capacity at Invensys Brook Crompton, enabling it to improve its competivity by bringing work back in-house.
News from TS Harrison and Sons (21 January 2002)
Dispensers and metering pumps are valveless
Integrated Dispensing Systems has introduced its CeramPump Valveless Dispensers and Metering Pumps for Laboratory, Analytical, Industrial and OEM applications.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (21 January 2002)
Process Fieldbuses book goes electronic
An electronic version of the well-received book "Process fieldbuses - Engineering, Operation and Maintenance" is now available as softcopy for immediate download from the online ISA bookstore.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (21 January 2002)
Weighing systems especially tailored for fast food
Marco Weighing Systems' bespoke ProRange weighing products have been specifically developed for the food manufacturing industry with a special emphasis on the ready meals production.
News from Marco (21 January 2002)
Sensor offers superior performance
The FX-311 fibre sensor allows detection of fine differences with innovative LED make up and lens design.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (21 January 2002)
'Search and Seal' ensures operators are clear
Mistura Systems has developed a "search and seal" interlock system to prevent personnel from becoming trapped in potentially hazardous areas.
News from Mistura Systems (21 January 2002)
M-C devoted to turbine blade milling
Okuma and Howa, has introduced a simultaneous five-axes version of its MM-300TB horizontal-spindle machining centre configured for profile milling turbine blades from solid stock. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (21 January 2002)
Taking sub-micron measurements in micro-components
User Application Article 1Limited's Research and Development lab is using a new Nikon MM40 measuring Microscope to document product development progress and makes sub-micron measurements on, for example, ceramic coils. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (21 January 2002)
Operator-friendly batch weighing is economic
Familiarity with the extensive capabilities of the PC to provide comprehensive information exchange between man and machine, has led to a rapid rise in expectations from control instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (21 January 2002)
Direct PLC connection made with DeviceNet
MicroLogix PLC is now able to connect direct to DeviceNet with the 1769-SDN DeviceNet scanner card and so acheives a drammatic reduction in control wiring.
News from Rockwell Automation (21 January 2002)
More capacity, higher power given for lower price
The mid-range Tornado 220, from Colchester is 20% lower in price than the Tornado 210 version, is some 50 per cent heavier and provides a 25 per cent improvement in its damping characteristics.
News from 600 Group (21 January 2002)
Krakatau cracks eight-year mill production record
User Application Article South East Asia's biggest integrated steel producer, Krakatau, has broken its own record in rolled production with help from from a rolling lubricants supplier. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (21 January 2002)
Software provides real-time wireless access
SYWARE has announced that the company's Visual CE and Enable families of database development software now support the SIMpad SL4 handhelds.
News from Syware (21 January 2002)
How to tackle complexity of world-mide markets
Taylor helps leading pharmaceutical manufacturer tackle planning and scheduling complexities of supplying worldwide markets.
News from Taylor Scheduling Software (21 January 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 30
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