News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 April
to Saturday 27 April 2002
Ultrasonics machine glass, ceramics and stellite
a revolutionary and economical cutting method that boasts a fivefold increase in productivity, when compared to conventional methods, machines ceramics, glass and stellite.
News from DMG (UK) (26 April 2002)
Dispense with breakdown worries and losses
An annual breakdown cover scheme has been introduced for production lines, where output would be seriously affected by the failure of an adhesive or sealant sealant dispensing system.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (26 April 2002)
Robot suits medium weight diecaster loading
After consulting system partners and end users, a robot with a higher payload of up to 60kg has been introduced for medium weight die-casting machine loading and manufactured product palletising.
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (26 April 2002)
Fibreoptic sensors have digital display monitor
Digital fibreoptic sensors have taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of a range described as being the industry's first to incorporate a dual digital display monitor
News from Keyence (UK) (26 April 2002)
Robotic arc welding systems bought off the shelf
Automated production welding is available for a modest capital outlay and on short lead time in the form of off-the-shelf, single- and twin-station arc welding systems.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (26 April 2002)
Comau to expand usage of eMPower solutions
Tecnomatix Technologies has announced that welding eqipment systems integrator Comau will expand the use of Tecnomatix eMPower solutions throughout its organization.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (26 April 2002)
Adjusters level machinery precisely
Precision levelling adjusters enable the accurate levelling, locating and adjusting of motors, machinery and much more, under heavy loads.
News from Wixroyd International (26 April 2002)
Economy VMC offers impressive performance
On view at MACH 2002 for the first time in Europe will be an 'economy' compact VMC offering a an impressive performance for a small price tag.
News from Matchmaker M/C (26 April 2002)
Rapid tooling service includes injection moulds
To compliment in-house rapid tooling services, AME has invested in injection moulding facilities, allowing a fluid transition from rapid tooling to rapid injection moulding.
News from AME prototypes (25 April 2002)
Non-executive director appointed
Digital Steps, the software consultancy and development company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Larry Farmer as a Non-Executive Director of the company.
News from Digital Steps (25 April 2002)
Coneyorised system gets glassware crystal clear
User Application Article Production runs of glass crystal tableware, ranging from sherry glasses to fruit bowls are being automatically cleaned in a new aqueous, multi-stage, conveyorised washing system. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (25 April 2002)
Ultrasonics clean up PCBs for aerospace use
General Dynamics has been won over by the ability of a Kerry co-solvent ultrasonic machine to remove flux from printed circuit boards destined for the aerospace industry.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (25 April 2002)
Book covers costs spectrum of plastics processing
Cost Management in Plastics Processing - Strategies, Target, Techniques and Tools - examines issues from how costs are calculated, to the effective use of machines and labour.
News from Smithers Rapra (25 April 2002)
Brushless servos and steppers have small profile
For new motion solutions, small profile brushless servos and steppers offer drive and control capabilities in a standalone, integrated package with Profibus and DeviceNet connections. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (25 April 2002)
Internet-enabled solutions are more focused
Baan has extended its iBaan suite of Internet-enabled solutions to support aerospace and defence, automotive, industrial machinery and equipment, electronics, and process manufacturing.
News from SSA Global (24 April 2002)
iBaan solutions suite gets more customers
Baan has continued to extend the global take-up of its iBaan solutions suite with new business growth across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. This business consists of 128 new contracts.
News from SSA Global (24 April 2002)
Three-axis system welds automotive alternators
User Application Article Consistent precision positioning was the key design requirement when designing an automated machine for the resistance welding of contacts on automotive alternators. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (24 April 2002)
Air-cooled MIG torch eases aluminium welding
Aluminium is notoriously difficult to arc weld, but a new, air-cooled torch with servo-powered wire feeding is capable of wire feed speeds of over 34m/min and has a 'push-pull' wire feeder.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (24 April 2002)
11-axis gantry welding robot on permanent display
What is believed to be the only permanent demonstration of gantry-mounted, inverted-robot arc welding in the UK features a system with an 11-axis CNC and many different configurations.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (24 April 2002)
Program next press brake job while one runs on
A new, off-line programming system enables even semi-skilled operators to program a press brake job while the previous batch run is still in progress, so minimising production downtime.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (24 April 2002)
Sticky problem solved by fastener manufacturer
User Application Article A fastener manufacturer provided an ideal solution for a problem familiar to every company engaged in the manufacture, modification and maintenance of food production lines.
News from Protex Fasteners (24 April 2002)
Inverter optimises high speeds on extrusion saw
A variable speed, high precision rotary saw for cutting plastic extrusions to length, developed and refined by OEM Gatfield Systems, has as its heart a Toshiba inverter which optimises speed.
News from TM Automation (24 April 2002)
Training centre aimed at schools and colleges too
A new training and demonstration centre has been set up in North London to serve users of flexible machining centres and associated CAD/CAM software, initially in the industrial arena. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (24 April 2002)
Machinery and heavy equipment makers benefit
Industrial machinery and equipment IT solution provides better agility and control across the extended enterprise the complex, order-driven industrial goods manufacturing industry.
News from SSA Global (23 April 2002)
Drive system change improves energy efficiency
User Application Article One of the UK's largest confectionery manufacturers is benefiting from improved energy efficiency and enhanced levels of control since installing new drive systems.
News from FKI Industrial Drives (23 April 2002)
Check up on your process temperatures
Are your process temperatures up to spec - and can you prove it to your customer? Norman Fisher, sales manager at Land Infrared, has some cautionary tales to tell. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (23 April 2002)
Laser profiler uses linear motor drives
Capable of processing material up to 20mm thick, a laser profiling machine is believed to be the only one using low-friction linear motors rather than rotary motors with mechanical drives. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (23 April 2002)
Centre offers 'hands-on' advice and support
Trade and Industry Secretary The Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt has announced a new centre for excellence offering hands-on advice and support for manufacturers in the East Midlands.
News from Pera (23 April 2002)
Novel machining centre to be shown as well as saws
As well as sawing systems and tube processing equipment, Rivers Machinery will also show a novel machining centre at MACH 2002.
News from Kasto (23 April 2002)
Serial transmission system controls up to 128 pts
Output control of input and output is fundamental in respect of data transmission for which a new serial transmission system is can control a maximum of 128 points (64 input and 64 outputs).
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (23 April 2002)
Exstream Software Rolls Out Dialogue v3.0
Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) Support, Enhanced HTML, TIFF Output, and IBM WebSphere MQ Connector Bolster Already Feature-Rich Dialogue Software
News from Exstream Software (23 April 2002)
Digital factory to build cars draws closer
User Application Article The futuristic vision of the digital factory has come a step closer to becoming reality on the assembly lines of a major German car manufacturer.
News from Delmia (22 April 2002)
Caterpillar places order for robotic welding cells
An order worth in excess of EUR 1.5 million (GBP 930,000) has been received by Motoman Robotics (UK), Banbury, for the supply of three robotic arc welding cells to Caterpillar, Nottinghamshire.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (22 April 2002)
One control synchronises three 6-axis robot paths
The Swedish headquarters of robot company, Motoman, has been granted a European patent for the synchronous control of twin- and triple-robot systems.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (22 April 2002)
DRO designed to increase machine efficiency
Offering OEMs, retrofitters and end users unbeatable value for money, a compact, easy-to-use, single-axis digital readout system is specifically designed to increase productivity. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (22 April 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 35
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