News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 April
to Saturday 4 May 2002
Single Fieldbus standard soon? No, not yet
The trend towards joint ventures, expected to benefit growth in the overall European fieldbus systems market, will be driven by end-user preference for a multi-manufacturer environment
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 3 May 2002)
Ultrasonic cleaning system ousts 'trich'
User Application Article An aqueous cleaning system has allowed one of the world's leading actuator manufacturers to completely eliminate the potentially-hazardous solvent trichloroethylene from manufacturing.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 3 May 2002)
Assessment tool checks readiness for Lean
Supply Chain Assessment and Lean Evaluation System (SCALES) is a free assessment tool created to assess a company's readiness for adopting Lean Manufacturing techniques.
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 3 May 2002)
Punch press tooling facilitates quick setups
Quick setup, easy installation, faster maintenance, and interchangeability with other suppliers' tools and tooling systems are the main benefits of tool technology for CNC punch presses. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 3 May 2002)
Steel and plastics up conveyor chain efficiency
The inherent strength of steel is combined with the tough, yet non-abrasive qualities of engineering thermoplastics to provide superior efficiency in conveying operations. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK ( 3 May 2002)
Planetary gearheads optimise torque levels
The ability of planetary gearheads to optimise levels of torque even on the smallest sizes of servo motors has been enhanced with the introduction of a 25Nm gearhead. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 3 May 2002)
CRM solution promotes growth
A CRM solution suite has now been validated by its customers and analysts as a major tool in their enterprise strategies to drive profitable growth through enhanced customer intimacy.
News from SSA Global ( 2 May 2002)
Automatic tighteners ensure constant chain tension
A range of four-line automatic tighteners take up chain slack and ensure constant tension without the need for operator adjustment.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 2 May 2002)
Standard PC operates motion systems
An upgraded revolutionary software package allows a standard PC to operate simultaneously as a powerful programmable controller and a versatile motion control system.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 1 May 2002)
Air bearing spindle developments continue
To many manufacturing engineers, air bearing spindles have traditionally been esoteric pieces of equipment but this view is now changing as demand for ultra-precision machining grows.
News from Loadpoint ( 1 May 2002)
Posters remind personnel of machine care
A new line of posters is designed to keep maintenance personnel and operators aware of proper machinery lubrication and lubricant care.
News from Noria Corporation ( 1 May 2002)
Real-time control integrated with communications
Soft controller maximises its ability to integrate with proprietary solutions and real-time control, including motion control applications.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 1 May 2002)
Ultrasonics consolidate rapid tooling materials
'Ultrasonic Consolidation' builds metal tools, cores and cavities in a single system, eliminating time and cost of secondary processes.
News from Solidica ( 1 May 2002)
Inserts optimise feeds and speeds and double life
User Application Article A valve maker is experiencing 20 per cent savings in cycle times - since using inserts, which allow the machine to run at optimum speeds and feeds - and that tool life is at least double.
News from Walter GB ( 1 May 2002)
Variable speed AC drive forms stand centrepiece
The recently launched ACS 800 variable speed AC drive forms the centrepiece of the ABB Drives Alliance stand at this year's Drives and Controls show in late May.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (30 April 2002)
Injection moulding facilities installed
To compliment our in-house rapid tooling services, AME have invested in injection moulding facilities, allowing a fluid transition from rapid tooling to rapid injection moulding.
News from AME prototypes (30 April 2002)
Baan sets up dedicated SCM business unit
Baan has further extended its supply chain management knowledge-driven enterprise strategy with the formation of a dedicated strategic SCM business unit.
News from SSA Global (30 April 2002)
Shipyard simultated to reduce construction costs
User Application Article The South Korean Digital Shipbuilding Innovation Center will be modelling a digital shipyard to determine means for reducing the construction costs of U S Navy warships and commercial ships.
News from Delmia (30 April 2002)
Light curtain guarding increases production
User Application Article Replacing a restrictive fixed guarding system with a more flexible, open access light curtain system is enabling cigarette paper manufacturer, Rizla, to increase its production.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (30 April 2002)
Variable speed drive system halves air costs
User Application Article Europe's largest manufacturer of suspension coil springs, has halved its compressed air energy costs by retrofitting its main compressor with a variable speed drive and control software. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (30 April 2002)
Modular micro valves fit into tight spaces
Modular pneumatic micro valves, designed to address the exacting needs of electronics and small machinery manufacturers, feature extremely compact dimensions. Brochure Available
News from Festo (30 April 2002)
Alternative to SS load cells costs less
A low cost, low profile, beam load cell is mechanically interchangeable with existing fully welded stainless steel beam cell and similar industry standard products.
News from Flintec UK (30 April 2002)
Off line programming trims routing cell costs
User Application Article Two robotic routing cells which were engineered, programmed and built to a 'commissioning ready' state from CAD data alone, have recently been installed at an automotive components supplier. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (30 April 2002)
Motion control systems parts go on-line
The new-look Huco Engineering Industries website is home to a new e-commerce service available to UK industry. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (30 April 2002)
Inkjet printers match plastics pipe output
User Application Article Inkjet printers have replaced hot foil coders, to deliver the readability, reliability and flexibility needed to match a plastics pipe maker's productivity and quality objectives.
News from Imaje UK (30 April 2002)
Video data pre-processed in real time
Ultra fast cameraLink digital video acquisition and real-time processing boards offers real-time pre-processing of the video data. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (30 April 2002)
LED sensors match Class 1 or 2 laser systems
High precision measurement sensors, based on an LED system offer the same measurement performance as a Class 1 or 2 laser based system.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (30 April 2002)
Electronic control ups angle grinder productivity
An angle grinder, which maintains a constant speed while operating during both maximum load and no-load conditions, allows the user to achieve significantly greater productivity while grinding.
News from Metabo (30 April 2002)
Simulation and modelling speeds aerospace concepts
An engineering productivity tool that provides siulation and modelling capabilities for aerospace systems design delivers simulation that enables engineers to develop and refine concepts.
News from MathWorks (30 April 2002)
Modular assembly system configured for purpose
To achieve reliable, precise, automatic assembly for the medical device industry, a rotary synchronized indexer base machine can be fabricated in five formats to suit production.
News from OKU Automatik (30 April 2002)
Enhancing data handling on the factory floor
Two products offer a combination of human machine interface and I/O control capability to enhance data handling on the factory floor.
News from Pro-face UK (30 April 2002)
Assessing the life of plastics materials
'Practical Guide to the Assessment of the Useful Life of Plastics' provides practical guidance on assessing the useful service life of plastics.
News from Smithers Rapra (30 April 2002)
Solving planning problems at a major OEM
User Application Article Powerful software tools are available to make sure that strategic and operational planning decisions can be made effectively, with the result that many benefits may be achieved.
News from SynQuest (30 April 2002)
Compensation for linear misalignment improved
The connection of linear actuators, guides, potentiometers or motors to other drive or driven elements is critical, and an answer is a linear coupling with a high capacity spring system. Brochure Available
News from Tandler Precision (30 April 2002)
MPM software aims at 100% 'right first time'
Rolling stock builder aims at 100% 'right first time' manufacture with the help of manufacturing process management software solutions.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (30 April 2002)
SL materials offer faster build speed
New stereolithography materials offer a number of improvements over current market offerings including faster build speed, smoother surface finish and better side wall quality.
News from 3D Systems (30 April 2002)
Vision systems ensure mascara brush quality
User Application Article A German designer and manufacturer of premium cosmetic brushes and applicators, has implemented machine vision technology for 100% inspection of its mascara brushes. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (29 April 2002)
Hydraulics service centre achieves ISO9001:2000
A Glasgow Service Centre is believed to be the first supplier of hydraulic pipeline components to OEMs to achieve accreditation of its quality systems to ISO9001:2000.
News from Dunlop Hiflex Fluidpower (29 April 2002)
Plug-and-play magazine delivers machine pallets
Designed as a versatile, expandable alternative to the pallet pool, a flexible pallet container will be shown serving a new HMC during MACH 2002.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (29 April 2002)
GTMA celebrates its diamond anniversary
The GTMA celebrated its diamond anniversary at the Savoy Hotel in London. At the AGM Roger Onions, Sales Director, Delcam UK, was appointed President of the Association, succeeding Mike Malby.
News from GTMA (29 April 2002)
Seminars to educate on coolant management
Nationwide one-day seminars are aimed at emphasising the huge cost and performance benefits achievable through effective coolant management.
News from Master Chemical Europe (29 April 2002)
Programming interface eliminates 'dummy' roughing
New at MACH 2002 will be the pre-release version of a new user machine programming interface for easier operation and quicker access to individual functions as well as an upgraded browser.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (29 April 2002)
HMC cuts non-ferrous metals at high speed
Designed for high speed, non-ferrous metal cutting, a new, horizontal machining centre has high rapid traverse feedrates and acceleration of 4.9m/sec2.
News from Toyoda Mitsui Europe UK (29 April 2002)
Production grinder has 3-axis loader as standard
Offered with a 3-axis NC gantry loader as standard an angle-approach, cylindrical grinder has a 320mm swing and 125mm maximum centre distance for grinding small, high precision parts.
News from Toyoda Mitsui Europe UK (29 April 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 44
News releases from 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
