News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 March
to Saturday 23 March 2002
Compact AC drives suit many applications
Latest AC drive brings greater performance, easier commissioning and simpler programming, allowing the drive to be used in a wide range of applications.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (22 March 2002)
Card effects PCI Bus high speed analogue output
For industrial PCI Bus applications where high-speed, continuous analogue output or real-time waveform functions are required, an advanced analogue output card is effective. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (22 March 2002)
End-workers can include three-axis MC modules
A designer and builder of end-working machines produces types from simple, sequentially-conrolled arrangements to complex systems employing three-axis machining centre modules.
News from Caorle (22 March 2002)
Low-cost turning and MCs cost under GBP 50,000
High-speed vertical turning and machining centres offering production times that are significantly faster than current machines can achieve - with up to 96m/min rapids - cost under GBP 50,000. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (22 March 2002)
Drives manufacturer achieves what it preaches
User Application Article An drives systems manufacturer has proven the effectiveness of its energy saving message to industry - in its own drives manufacturing unit, which is saving GBP 4,800/year. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (22 March 2002)
Collaborative document management and workflow
Versatile, scalable and targeted document management software for engineering divisions represents the latest advances in collaborative document management and workflow.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (22 March 2002)
System achieves safety/production balance
User Application Article Simple but effective mechanical safety system achieves balance between production demands and safety on food mixing vessels
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (22 March 2002)
Company newspaper focuses on plastics technology
Special reference to innovation and development - is the thematic "common denominator" of the latest issue of "injection", a company newspaper about injection moulding machines and technology.
News from Engel Austria (22 March 2002)
Remote viewing software accesses data recorders
Remote viewing software package enables remote workstations to access and control any data recorders over unlimited distances.
News from Eurotherm (22 March 2002)
Thermography benefits spellt out for maintenance
On Wednesday 1st May 2002, Flir Systems will be holding the first in a series of workshops on the benefits of thermography in predictive maintenance. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (22 March 2002)
Testing and calibration tools will be on show
Rugged, handheld, test tools suitable for all areas of industry, including true-rms digital multimeters, ScopeMeters and process calibration tools are now available. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (22 March 2002)
Laser welding offers growth opportunities
The European metallic welding equipment market for automotive applications is expected to expand against a backdrop of strong price pressures and intensifying competition.
News from Frost and Sullivan (22 March 2002)
Handling big loads - these products will do it
If your load is in the range of 100kg to 50 tonnes, this product programme has both the capacity to handle it and the versatility to create the optimum system for the job. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (22 March 2002)
Pipe purging systems are heat protected
A pipe purging system will help welding engineers to carry out chrome steel pipework welding easier and faster and they will be able to guarantee the quality of the weld root. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (22 March 2002)
Plant operatortraining simulator set in one year
A simulation-based operator training system was wanted by a chemical company to train operators for a monomer production plant. The available time was only one year.
News from Aspen Technology (22 March 2002)
NC post processing integrated with CATIA V5
Under an Original Software Development agreement, customised NC post-processing technology will be integrated with CATIA V5R8 CAD/CAM/CAE and other software solutions.
News from ICAM Technologies (22 March 2002)
Compact cylinders are interchangeable
A range of interchangeable compact cylinders offers an interchangeable mount to compact cylinders already on the market with enhancements which outperform the competition.
News from Norgren (22 March 2002)
Stepper motors satisfy demanding positoning
Mini-stepper drives and high-performance stepper motors provide all the power and performance required by the most demanding positional control applications. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (22 March 2002)
Have you autmated your storage system yet?
Although nearly 75% of UK manufacturers have computerised their stock control systems, more than half have still not automated their storage according to a national survey.
News from Kardex Systems (22 March 2002)
Truck transmission test stands ordered for Brazil
Daimler Chrysler Power Systems has placed its first ever order with Gosport-based Geo Kingsbury for three truck transmission test stands.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (22 March 2002)
Chemicals and coolants company restructures
With a particular emphasis on sales and marketing, Master Chemical Europe started the New Year with a restructured management team.
News from Master Chemical Europe (22 March 2002)
Automation system order was not a lottery win!
Camelot, the company that runs the National Lottery in the UK, has placed an order with Modular Automation in Birmingham for an automation system to speed the distribution of gaming cards. throughout
News from Modular Automation International (22 March 2002)
Dutch combination mill revamp uses Morgan products
Morgan Construction, through its UK subsidiary, Morgan-Europe, Sheffield, has won a contract to upgrade Fundia Nedstaal's mill in Alblasserdam, The Netherlands.
News from Morgan Construction Company (22 March 2002)
Simplified surface measurement is more versatile
As well as simplifying surface texture measurement, this instrument's detector can be positioned at right angles to the measuring direction to measure items like crankshafts. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (22 March 2002)
Digital linear encoder is 'on the ball'
Featuring a novel 'ball' technology, this digital encoder is competitively priced against glass- scale encoders and significantly reduces fitting time and dramatically increases efficiency levels. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (22 March 2002)
One-piece cage ups roller bearing capacity
A one-piece cage design in cylindrical roller bearings enables a greater number of larger rollers to be integrated, resulting in up to 30% higher load capacity than conventional types. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (22 March 2002)
Hot air staking replaces swaging in water meters
User Application Article The cost-effectiveness of hot air staking is being exploited in the manufacture of moulded impeller assemblies used at the heart of a well-known range of commercial water meters.
News from Phasa Developments (22 March 2002)
Preset tooling speeds products to market
User Application Article Having made an investment in rapid product development during 2000, Cheviot Precision acquired an EDM tooling preset station and has since increased its production.
News from REM Systems (22 March 2002)
Intelligent push-buttons have DeviceLogix
Push button stations with DeviceLogix component technology are ideal for applications where powerful, robust and versatile operator interfaces with a built in network connection are required.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 March 2002)
Products cover conveyors, linear motion and gears
Bearings, gears, linear motion, aerospace and conveyor products are the five main product groups that R A Rodriguez will be featuring on its exhibition stand at Drives and Controls 2002.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (22 March 2002)
Pressed ceramic inserts up cutting performance
To be launched at MACH 2002 is a product that will revolutionise the metal cutting industry's use of ceramic inserts for turning and grooving, dramati- cally improving tool-life and cutting speeds.
News from TaeguTec UK (22 March 2002)
Instruments sold through "try before you buy"
A leading manufacturer of hand-held measuring instruments, has produced a new Mail Order catalogue of "try before you buy" products.
News from Testo (22 March 2002)
Software simulates composite parts make-up
Software, which simulates and analyzes producibility of composite parts and shares data with other engineering and manufacturing applications, will automate helicopter design.
News from Vistagy (22 March 2002)
Large miller installed at short notice
User Application Article When a fabricator won a Swiss cryogenic vessel contract it had to quickly install the appropriate machining capacity and a machine tool quickly installed a travelling column, floor-type miller.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (22 March 2002)
Meet Climate Change Levy with efficient motors
User Application Article The added burden imposed upon UK manufacturing companies by the Climate Change Levy sees one company replacing standard electric motors in its plant with high efficiency types.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (22 March 2002)
Couplings designed to reduce factory downtimes
Grid, gear, disc and elastomer couplings are all designed to ensure long life and smooth operation on the factory floor, minimising costly downtime. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (22 March 2002)
Power drive propels hand pallet trucks
Fit Power Drive to your hand pallet truck, the easy way to help ease strain and pain of moving your goods.
News from Zed Systems (22 March 2002)
More mid-market manufacturers benefit with NLS
The addition of National Language Support to supply chain management software enables French, German and Spanish mid-market manufacturers to utilise the SCM solution easier and with accuracy.
News from Infor (22 March 2002)
Bar and chucking lathes designed for hard turning
Designed for hard turning use, CNC bar and chucking lathes lift the performance / price index by as much as 30%, in terms of productivity on a very wide range of applications.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (22 March 2002)
Tough tractors have high strength frames
Electrically tow tractors, constructed from high strength tubular steel to ensure they are able to withstand the rigors of the harshest environmen, have owing capacities of 1, 2 and 3 tonnes.
News from Electricars (18 March 2002)
Spring plungers aid workpiece positioning
Spring plungers are commonly used where predefined positioning steps are required for workpieces, tooling or adjustment levers. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (18 March 2002)
Custom enclosures maker appoints director
Inventronics, a designer and manufacturer of custom enclosures, has announced the appointment of Alan Wiggan to its board of directors.
News from Inventronics (18 March 2002)
Quick-change chucks halve manufacturing times
User Application Article Production times on clutch housings have been halved following the installation of quick-change chucks on multi-axis CNC turning machines at a heavy automotive manufacturing site in Ireland.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (18 March 2002)
Transmitter is for use inside hazardous areas
A new two-wire intrinsically safe transmitter, designed for use with strain gauge-based force and pressure transducers, can be situated in a flammable hazardous area. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (18 March 2002)
Rivet fasteners match coated sheet steel colours
Fabricators using Corus UK Colorcoat range of prefinished steel can now specify polymer-headed screw and rivet fasteners from the SEAC Polytop range in near-equivalent colours.
News from SEAC (18 March 2002)
Advanced production scheduling software goes live
User Application Article Packaging company generates production plans based on customer orders from its packaging industry- specific planning system and uses APS software to develop detailed production schedules.
News from Taylor Scheduling Software (18 March 2002)
It power supplies maker awards $500,000 MPM order
Tecnomatix Technologies' Tecnomatix Unicam, subsidiary has received an order for eMPower Execution Systems solutions valued at US$500,000 from Quasar Power Corp. of Taiwan.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (18 March 2002)
VMC consistency streamlines aerospace machining
User Application Article Three VMCs integrate guaranteed quality into manufacturing with proven process capabilities which have enabled a massive cost-saving from jig-less assembly and flow-line operation.
News from Traub Heckert UK (18 March 2002)
Notcher extends punch press slitting tool tip life
Tool Notcher completely supports and guides the tip of the slitting tool as it passes through sheet material and increases the service life and accuracy of punch press slitting tools.
News from Wilson Tool International (18 March 2002)
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