News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 May
to Saturday 11 May 2002
Six tandem power presses to be automated at Ford
ABB has announced its forthcoming partnership with Ford Woodhaven stamping plant, USA, for the supply of press automation systems for its Michigan factory. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 9 May 2002)
Supplier will source and inspect fastener kits
User Application Article Industrial fastener supplier will either source direct or take responsibility for customer sourced components, which they are able to procure on an on-going basis and offer 100% inspection.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 9 May 2002)
Slim escutcheons take insert locks or handles
Slim escutcheons to take insert locks or handles as well as a new full selection of swinghandle designs including a novel short version - ideal for wall mount cabinets - are now available. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 9 May 2002)
Technical computing software comes back to Mac
The MathWorks has announced its intention to make MATLAB, the industry's leading technical computing software, available on Mac OS X, Apple's advanced Unix-based operating system.
News from MathWorks ( 9 May 2002)
CME CNC millers suit mould and die machining
Universal bed-type and travelling column CNC milling centres and high speed, 5-axis bridge-type machining centres, manufactured by CME, Spain, are now being marketed by Ward Hi-Tech.
News from Ward Hi-Tech ( 9 May 2002)
Industrial consumables go on new website
Ambersil, manufacturers of industrial consumables, and maintenance chemicals, have announced the launch of their new industrial web site, www.ambersilindustrial.com
News from Ambersil ( 8 May 2002)
Stepper motors get intelligent three-axis drive
An intelligent three-axis drive for stepper motors, incorporates a high-performance motion controller which runs the multi-tasking Mint motion language. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 8 May 2002)
Check for air leaks and save energy costs
Wasted energy in compressed air is quite common. It is therefore sensible to continuously inspect the company's air, vacuum or gas installations on a frequent basis. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 8 May 2002)
Qualify to HNC standard in your spare time
A technical training operation provides a service for those who are unable to attend college on either a full-time or part-time basis for HNC engineering courses. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 8 May 2002)
Digital weighing systems ensure materials flow
Weighing systems are helping an adhesives producer to ensure a smooth flow of vital raw materials with the implementation of a ground breaking inventory management system.
News from Marco ( 8 May 2002)
Downdraught bench draws down fumes and sparks
A downdraught airbench is able to handle heavy fume and spark loads in applications that call for continuous welding, grinding and fettling.
News from WorkPoint Environments ( 8 May 2002)
Hydraulic cylinders operate pan trimming heads
User Application Article Heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders are specified for the control systems on three trim-and-curl machines built for steel wheelbarrow pan manufacture. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 May 2002)
Cylinders provide engine block clamping power
User Application Article Hydraulic power units, cylinders and solenoid valves are specified for the transfer machines on the Ford V6 engine production lines installed at the company's Ford Cologne plant, Germany. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 May 2002)
Pick-up spindle VTL includes grinding facility
Making its UK debut at Mach 2002 machine tool show is the Hueller Hille Hessapp DVH 450 self-loading, single-spindle, double pick-up turning machine designed to reduce cutting time.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 8 May 2002)
LVDT displacement transducers are rugged
To complement an existing range of transducers and instrumentation for load, pressure and torque measurement, LVDT displacement transducers cover many industrial proximity monitoring applications. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements ( 7 May 2002)
Optical character recognition enhanced
Concepts In Computing has enhanced its EconoCR industrial optical character recognition software making it compatible with several new environments and processors.
News from Concepts In Computing ( 7 May 2002)
Diaphragm solves paper machinery problem
A diaphragm for a new brake actuator withstands increased temperatures of up to 200 deg C, while increasing the stroke requirement all within a fixed operating area in a harsh environment.
News from Ceetak ( 7 May 2002)
Precision linear indexing ensured success
User Application Article When developing a new high performance hygienic seal film printing machine, precision linear indexing was recognised as the keyto success. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 7 May 2002)
Pneumatics update cuts truck assembly times
User Application Article A dump truck manufacturer identified the need to integrate pneumatic manifolds to achieve dramatic reductions in components and assembly times for its new D-Series articulated dump trucks.
News from Norgren ( 7 May 2002)
Order placed for computerised production control
K3 Business Technology Group has won an order valued at GBP 30,000 from CINTEC International for the JobBOSS computerised production control system.
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 7 May 2002)
Sixteen boxes packed and stacked automatically
Automatic pallet handling system packs and stacks 16 boxes in 15 minutes. Brochure Available
News from Monk Conveyors ( 7 May 2002)
Process industries get pumps from one source
With the introduction of a new range of rotary lobe pumps, designed in conjunction with international customers, this company is able to offer rotary lobe and progressing cavity pumps.
News from Netzsch Pumps ( 7 May 2002)
Catalogue details drives, indexers and motors
A stepper motor drive catalogue details complete range of low-cost drives, indexers, motors and power supply modules for OEMs and systems builders. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 7 May 2002)
Powder coating plant is jointly funded
A jointly funded automated powder coating plant will guarantee a trailer builder an output of in excess of 50 towbars an hour, allowing the company to offer customers a two-day delivery.
News from Poeton Industries ( 7 May 2002)
Template maker compliments wood workers
A CAD/CAM driven template-making machine has helped a woodworking machines specialist to improve its presence in the UK market. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 7 May 2002)
Calibration laboratory gets calibrated!
After an in-depth audit, SGS Redwood Services is pleased to announce that it has been approved by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service [UKAS]. Brochure Available
News from SGS ( 7 May 2002)
Advisory service to support manufacturers
DTI's Manufacturing Advisory Service is developed by the DTI in partnership with Regional Development Agencies and provides fully integrated support service for manufacturers.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service (DTI) ( 7 May 2002)
Cleaning system cleans up fuel injection parts
User Application Article Multi-purpose system cleans and protects critical threads and shafts of several sizes of diesel injector components, which are all badly contaminated with grinding fluid and dust. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 6 May 2002)
Conveyors designed for raw food materials
Conveyors are suitable for meat, poultry and fish and compliment an exisiting range of standard conveyors. Brochure Available
News from Monk Conveyors ( 6 May 2002)
Rolling stock jigs and fixtures delivered
NPL Technologies recently completed a project which was a major breakthrough in producing jigs and fixtures for the UK and European rail industry and has important applications in aerospace.
News from NPL Technologies ( 6 May 2002)
Microscope available offers flexibility
Stereo microscope offers high quality optics with a zoom ratio of 6.5:1 offering crisp, bright images at magnifications from 3.5x to 225x. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 6 May 2002)
Maintenance departments get audit by email
Perspective CMMS, a maintenance management consultancy based in Scotland, has recently launched an innovative new "audit by email" service for maintenance departments.
News from Perspective CMMS ( 6 May 2002)
Can handling control delivered quickly
User Application Article A can handling line control system for a two piece beverage can making facility in Spain was configured and delivered in a very close time frame.
News from Routeco ( 6 May 2002)
Program dispenses circular or bead patterns
A robot can dispense adhesives or sealants in a circular pattern or as a continuous bead to maximise adhesion.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 6 May 2002)
Hydraulic cylinders control a dynamic shoe
User Application Article Heavy-duty tie-rod hydraulic cylinders have been specified for the electro-hydraulic control system of a 'dynamic shoe' version of continuous extrusion machines. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 6 May 2002)
Cylinders used in slitting lines
User Application Article heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders are specified for control functions on a coil slitting line built by special purpose machine manufacturers in Germany and the UK for a US company. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 6 May 2002)
Heavy gears and gearboxes machined and fabricated
Gears up to 4.75 metres in diameter and 50 tonnes in weight, with face widths to 1100mm and pitches up to 40 module are machined as well as complete gearboxes up to 10,000hp and weighing over 200t.
News from DavyMarkham ( 6 May 2002)
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