News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 April
to Saturday 20 April 2002
Supply chain event management is first solution
For supply chain management knowledge-driven enterprise strategy, this product combines software, applied business intelligence and professional services.
News from SSA Global (19 April 2002)
Sits quietly in the corner and keeps on turning
User Application Article Since a bar-fed CNC lathe was installed, it has operated virtually 24 hours a day with very little manual intervention other than for set-up, bar replenishment and part inspection.
News from Colchester-Harrison (19 April 2002)
Machine vision system is all-digital
An all-digital machine vision system merges Cognex CMOS digital cameras with the company's flexible ActiveX/COM-based software development environment. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (19 April 2002)
System inspects colour coatings for defects
User Application Article Elval, one of the world's largest producers of aluminum, has integrated Cognex's SmartView surface inspection system to inspect the aluminum strip for coating defects. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (19 April 2002)
Selling 'value' - all change for pneumatics?
In a world where machine performance and delivering results are of paramount importance, a leading pneumatics expert, is looking to a future where performance is bought and sold.
News from Norgren (19 April 2002)
Programming software optimises machining cycles
Off-line programming software based on an operator friendly machine tool control, for a range of CNC sliding head automatic lathes, improves productivity and optimises machining cycles. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (19 April 2002)
Hydraulic press technology helps compete globally
User Application Article One of the UK's leading manufacturers of electrical wiring accessories, has invested in the latest hydraulic press technology, to improve its competitive ability in global markets
News from Hare (19 April 2002)
Bandclamp gives quick-action clamping
This bandclamp is claimed to be the only solution available in the World's marketplace for the quick-action clamping of small diameters from 76mm down to 25mm.
News from Protex Fasteners (19 April 2002)
Connecting up safety components to fieldbus
Specialist manufacturer of safety equipment is offering an AS-i safety monitor that allows a wide range of safety components to connect to the AS-i Safety at Work fieldbus system.
News from Schmersal UK (19 April 2002)
Engineering to production process streamlined
User Application Article A joint project will launch a newly integrated virtual manufacturing environment that streamlines the engineering process and provides a seamless path from process design to shop-floor automation.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (19 April 2002)
Three-year software and services contract given
Tecnomatix Technologies, has announced that its Tecnomatix Unicam subsidiary has won a three-year software and services contract from Harris Corporation's RF Communications Division.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (19 April 2002)
Distribute shop floor data via the Internet
An embedded, Windows CE-based platform automatically captures and analyses real-time shop floor data for distribution via the Internet. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (17 April 2002)
Planetary servo gearheads apply torque smoothly
Continuous duty planetary servo gearheads provide continuous torque, precise speed control and quiet operation for conveyors, gantries and continuous flow packaging lines.
News from Parker Bayside (17 April 2002)
Autovue selected to view in Livelink environment
A new arrangement between two It suppliers is designed to provide customers with viewing and markup capabilities fully integrated into the Livelink environment.
News from Cimmetry Systems (17 April 2002)
Hydraulic accessories offered for machine tools
Plugs, fillers, breather caps, filler inlet baskets and level indicators are offered in colour coded technopolymers together with magnetic plugs and circulation sight domes for machine tools. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (17 April 2002)
Roll force measuring system is retrofitable
A retrofit roll force measuring system provides the mill operator with the continuous monitoring and display of roll separating force and differential balance forces. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (17 April 2002)
Robot rogramming costs reduced by up to 30% by PC
A robot operations simulation package, running on a normal office PC, has halved product introduction times and cut robot rogramming costs by up to 30%. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (16 April 2002)
Aluminium sheet blanks fanned aprt for picking up
Aluminium fanning for separating aluminium sheet blanks is a process which is set to achieve an immediate transformation in production in automotive press shops. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (16 April 2002)
High definition, accurate, detailed parts made
A Sheffield based fast protoyping service has increased its machine capacity to produce high precision, high definition and smooth surfaced, detailed parts.
News from AME prototypes (16 April 2002)
Camera has high performance imaging sensor
A compact alignment/reader monochrome camera is designed for applications including component alignment and placement, test and inspection and OCR/DCR.
News from BFi Optilas (16 April 2002)
CD-ROM covers sealing product selection
The selection of O-rings, hydraulic seals, pneumatic seals and PTFE seals is now described in detail, with many recommendations, on a new CD-ROM.
News from Ceetak (16 April 2002)
CNC lathe backs technical degree courses in USA
User Application Article Harrison's USA distributor, REM Sales, has recently completed the sale of an Alpha Plus 330S manual/CNC lathe to the River Valley Technical Center, as part of as part of a $300,000 contract.
News from TS Harrison and Sons (16 April 2002)
Control motors directly via fieldbus
Controlling motors of up to 4kW directly from any of the principal fieldbus systems is straightforward and inexpensive with a new range of power bus terminals.
News from Hayes Control Systems (16 April 2002)
Valve test package does not stop production
A hard and software package for checking safety and shutdown valves does so without disrupting production in petrochemical and other critical safety plants.
News from ICS Triplex (16 April 2002)
Laser machinist acquires precision parts maker
LSA Laser Services and Automation has acquired Oeuvre Technology, a closely held precision parts manufacturer located in Plymouth, Minnesota.
News from LSA Laser Services and Automation (16 April 2002)
Hammer drill offers heavy duty drilling
With a maximum tightening torque of 159inlb, this hammer drill offers 3/4in drilling capacity in concrete, 1/2in capacity in steel, and 1-1/2in capacity in softwood.
News from Metabo (16 April 2002)
Automatic hardness testers check pipe welds
User Application Article For hardness testing of welded pipes used in oil and gas fields a pipe producer uses two Mitutoyo fully automatic hardness testers and avoids having to use two full-time operators. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (16 April 2002)
Materials testing system does not use hydraulics
This materials testing system applies new technology in a conventional way to provide cyclic and tension/compression testing at reasonable loads and displacements.
News from MTS Systems Electromechanical Division (16 April 2002)
High level walkways ease stock control access
High-level walkways can be included on vertical racking to give quick and easy access for stock control and other purposes.
News from Pro-Dek Design and Storage Systems (16 April 2002)
Touchscreen operator interface units upgraded
Graphical touchscreen operator interface units now feature Aluminium die cast housings for enhanced cooling with no need for a rear panel air-cooling outlet and suiting better industrial conditions.
News from Pro-face UK (16 April 2002)
Resource modules enhance machine safeguarding
A microprocessor-controlled "Type 4" safety device is designed to furnish a temporary, automatic suspension of the safety function(s) provided by a safety light curtain (muting).
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (16 April 2002)
Miniature fast response drive works off batteries
Sprint Electric introduces the 200XLV, a miniature, fast response DC motor speed controller for driving brushed DC motors, gear-motors, low inducta
News from Sprint Electric (16 April 2002)
Transducer supplier also provides design service
high quality, linear variable displacement transducers are available with a custom design service for specialised OEM requirements. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (16 April 2002)
Motors reduce environmental impact
High efficiency motors provide one of the most cost effective and simple ways to reduce energy costs to combat the effects of the Climate Change Levy.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (16 April 2002)
Pneumatic fittings supplied to OEMs in kits
to satisfy the growing demand by OEM manufacturers for smaller and lighter air-line systems that fit easily into more compact machines a range of push fit pneumatic fittings is available in kit form. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (16 April 2002)
Inspection windows help thermal imaging
Inspection windows that are simple to fit, safe and are completely transparent to a thermal imaging camera improve safety when using thermal imaging cameras in industrial environments. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (16 April 2002)
Read up on latest lean manufacturing ideas
The authors who coined the phrase "lean manufacturing" offer new guidance to lean implementers with their breakthrough guide, Seeing the Whole: Mapping the Extended Value Stream.
News from American Technical Publishers (15 April 2002)
Software outs prototype stages
User Application Article An automotive OEM had been using conventional physical prototypes and found them to be costly and time consuming, so it has switched to modelling, simulation and digital manufacturing.
News from Delmia (15 April 2002)
System cuts prices of waste oil, coolant disposal
Coolant replacement and waste oil disposal costs can be slashed, while environmental problems can be eliminated by a mobile purifier for machines or systems.
News from Fluid Solutions (15 April 2002)
Aqueous degreaser replaces chlorinated solvents
An aqueous degreaser of high versatility has been introduced for metal finishers seeking an alternative to degreasing with chlorinated solvents such as trichloroethylene.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (15 April 2002)
Demos reflect gains for mould and die, production
The advantages and capabilities of an off-line programming system are to be demonstrated under live conditions on six exhibitor stands at MACH 2002.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (15 April 2002)
Integrated shopfloor data collection ups yield
Latest in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) software solutions is a powerful, integrated shop-floor data collection and analysis tool that will help electronics manufacturers improve yield.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (15 April 2002)
Five-side machining performed with high output
A VMC fitted with the patented Albech, NC-driven trunnion-based indexing unit in order to form a flexible machining cell is able to achieve high levels of accuracy and and productivity.
News from Traub Heckert UK (15 April 2002)
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