News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 May
to Saturday 25 May 2002
How to compete using cellular manufacturing
"Reorganizing the Factory: Competing through Cellular Manufacturing" provides manufacturers with a thorough understanding of what cellular manufacturing is and how to implement it.
News from American Technical Publishers (24 May 2002)
Press brake brings metalworking back in-house
Purchase of a new pressbrake at Metalworking 2002 enabled a staircase manufacturer to bring in-house previously subcontracted sheetmetal and plateworking.
News from LVD (UK) (24 May 2002)
PCB manufacturing - Far East outsourcing reversed
Against a trend of product outsourcing to the Far East within the printed circuit board industry, an Irish company has made significant investment in screen printed circuit board manufacturing.
News from Micam (24 May 2002)
Die grinder offers more torque and variable speed
A new versatile, variable speed 3in die grinder offers a torque three times higher than similar units, making it ideal for grinding internal surfaces in polishing and finishing applications.
News from Metabo (24 May 2002)
Load cell system constantly weighs cables
User Application Article Load cell system solved the weighing of molten copper in the pour-pot that formed part of a closed loop, constant head, continuous casting control system. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (24 May 2002)
Flexible stamping system works from coil
A flexible stamping system, which stamps, punches, forms and taps, an be used to manufacture a wide range of products from coiled material in various widths and up to 3mm thick.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (24 May 2002)
CNC lathes machine 'problem posers' reliably
User Application Article CNC production lathes have proved fully capable of meeting accuracy and productivity requirements on bearing components, which could easily pose quite a challenge to the uninitiated, says the user.
News from Traub Heckert UK (24 May 2002)
Forest Line machines now sourced at Ward CNC
Ward CNC of Sheffield has been appointed exclusive UK agent for the range of high-speed and five-axis milling machines manufactured by Forest-Line of France.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (24 May 2002)
Fast prototyping website is in five languages
Visitors to the revised DSM Somos web-site, now having content available in five languages, can view and download a wide variety of technical information and on-line demonstrations. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (23 May 2002)
Connector crimping tool is self contained
A self-contained crimping tool for the contractor, utility and telecommunications markets, offers a faster crimp time, improved ergonomic design and an 18V Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery.
News from FCI-Burndy (23 May 2002)
New director to address automotive industry sales
Tony Baggott has been appointed Sales Director of Fortress Interlocks, the Wolverhampton-based machinery safety specialist.
News from Fortress Interlocks (23 May 2002)
Website designed to make guarding easier
Fortress Interlocks has launched a new web site
News from Fortress Interlocks (23 May 2002)
Vertical boiler steams up pasta products
Fulton Boiler Works has supplied a 30J vertical steam boiler and ancillaries to REmilia, a new company set up to supply fresh cooked pasta to food manufacturers and the food service industry.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (23 May 2002)
Denso Robotics appoints UK systems integrator
Denso Robotics has appointed Industrial Automation as UK Systems Integrator. Key markets include the automotive, CNC and pharmaceutical sectors.
News from Industrial Automation (23 May 2002)
K3 Business Technology Group appoints chairman
The directors of K3 Business Technology Group plc, which provides supply chain management and ERP solutions, has announced the appointment of George Matthews as non-executive chairman.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (23 May 2002)
Cleaning wafer use does not shut down testing
The world's first cleaning wafer that removes waste from wafer prober absorption tables without having to shut down the testing process has been developed in Japan.
News from Nitto Denko Corp (23 May 2002)
Lean programme reduces order cycle times by 90%
User Application Article A low-cost investment in Lean Manufacturing methodologies has resulted in 3M Automotive Markets, Europe, increasing its Velocity from 3.3% to 56%.
News from Oliver Wight Europe Associates (23 May 2002)
Heavy duty power lifts are trouble-free
A wide range of electro-hydraulic scissor lifts are of particular interest to conveyor manufacturers, material handling system suppliers, machine builders and loading bay installers.
News from Power-Lifts (23 May 2002)
Access given to global technology information
A revolutionary new website for British businesseswas unveiled today in London by Lord Sainsbury, UK Minister of State for Science and Innovation.
News from Pera (23 May 2002)
Coupling compensates for misalignment
A new coupling that has the novel feature of being able to compensate for misalignment on connection is designed for uses such as on machine tools for the attachment of machining or broaching heads. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (23 May 2002)
Portable devices ensure accurate production data
Costly printed forms and data entry errors plague production lines, which is why portable data collection devices have been developed to accurately collect production data.
News from Syware (23 May 2002)
Controllers offer full PID functionality
A new comprehensive range of PID controllers is now available and offers ease of use and full PID functionality in several DIN housings for machinery and moulding machines. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (23 May 2002)
Colour coding identifies inserts application
Walter GB has extended its Walter Color Select colour-coded selection system that enables users to quickly and accurately choose the correct indexable insert for specific machining tasks.
News from Walter GB (23 May 2002)
Collaborative commerce applications offered
Baan Process Solutions has announced the Customer Order Tracking module for its PRISM and Protean systems.
News from SSA Global (22 May 2002)
Fortress Interlocks appoints SE sales manager
Henry Toal has been appointed Area Sales Manager at Fortress Interlocks, with responsibility for the South East.
News from Fortress Interlocks (22 May 2002)
Modular safety interlocks bridge a key gap
A range of modular interlocks successfully bridge the gap between trapped key and gate switch technologies.
News from Fortress Interlocks (22 May 2002)
Wyko to distribute pneumatic control equipment
Wyko Industrial Services is to distribute the Hoerbiger-Origa range of pneumatic control equipment and electric linear drives through its 120+ national branch network. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 May 2002)
Swiss Myano distributor adds IEMCA bar feeders
Newemag company, which has been active on the Swiss machine tool market for 28 years and selling Myano CNC lathes, is now offering IEMCA bar feeders.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA (22 May 2002)
Integrated software bought for cleaner plant
A leading manufacturer and distributor of cleaning machines, has selected the IBS business system for its manufacturing plant in Christchurch, Dorset.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (22 May 2002)
Show time was machine replacement time
Metalworking 2002 was the time for sheetmetal subcontractor Stevens and Carlotti to make the decision to replace an ageing press brake with an LVD multi-axis PPEB 3 metre 1350kN machine.
News from LVD (UK) (22 May 2002)
Lasers micro-machine MEMS and MEOMS components
Micro-machining systems can cut, drill and etch precise micro-features quickly and cleanly into a wide range of materials used in MEMS and MEOMS applications.
News from Oxford Lasers (22 May 2002)
Software ensured best bids at Internet auction
User Application Article Rodmatic, helped by production cycle optimising software, won orders worth up to GBP 750,000 and retained exisiting contracts of GBP 1.9m through a recent US Internet turning contracts auction.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (22 May 2002)
Programmable surface grinders reduce lead times
User Application Article The installation of two programmable surface grinders has allowed toolmaker Tarpey-Harris to reduce lead times by up to 25% and optimise grinding times for dies, moulds and precise parts.
News from 600 Centre (22 May 2002)
Coated tools solve titanium punching problem
By changing to high performance coated punch press tooling for processing titanium, Hydram Engineering has cured its excessive tool wear problems and increased tool life ten times.
News from Wilson Tool International (22 May 2002)
Servo system may be world's smallest yet
What may be the world's smallest SERCOS compatible servo system for applications such as packaging and printing, where size really does matter, measures just 50mm. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (22 May 2002)
Super-fast machines do not use linear motors
An "amazing response" was given at MACH 2002 to the UK launch of CNC machines offering production times that are significantly faster than current machines, but costing less than GBP 50,000! Brochure Available
News from Dugard (21 May 2002)
Data acquisition unit offers high data security
A new high performance data acquisition instrument offers exceptional levels of data security, and the ability to be configured, operated and viewed over local or wide area networks.
News from Eurotherm (21 May 2002)
Production cylindrical grinders are fast, precise
The highly productive S-series of cnc cylindrical internal and external grinding machines offer a wide range of options, fast setting-up and high precision.
News from Studer (21 May 2002)
OPP Quimica selects Fuego to manage i2 integration
A major supply chain integration project win in the global manufacturing sector has been announced for a polymer plant based in Brazil.
News from Fuego (21 May 2002)
Plastics worm gear teeth grit blasted cleanly
User Application Article Grit blasting solved the problem of efficiently deburring super-tough polymer plastics gears without damage to the critical gear tooth or alteration of the surface finish. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (21 May 2002)
Laser boosts sheet metal manufacturing output
User Application Article In just 10 months following the installation of a laser processing machine equipped with shuttle table, a UK subcontractor has seen sheet metal output increase by over 40%.
News from LVD (UK) (21 May 2002)
Flexible, distributed I/O systems monitor P,t,V
Engineers and scientists now can build flexible distributed I/O systems that monitor temperature, as well as pressure, voltage, or discrete I/O. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (21 May 2002)
Lean flow automation driver joins Pelion
Driver of highly successful lean manufacturing initiative at American Standard, Gleditsch brings 25 years of manufacturing systems development experience to Pelion Systems.
News from Pelion Systems (21 May 2002)
Price increased again for carbon flat steel
With the market having accepted the price increases of EUR30 to EUR40/t ThyssenKrupp Stahl AG will be raising prices for all flat products by another EUR30/t for deliveries from July 1.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (21 May 2002)
Latest mould and die software is greatly enhanced
Enhanced capabilities in parametric strip design in the VISI Progress module and a range of new surface analysis tools are included in this latest release of mould and die orientated software.
News from Vero International Software (21 May 2002)
Simulation updated for resin transfer moulding
Two simulation software providers have announced a partnership agreement for offering an advanced simulation software for liquid composites mould modeling.
News from Vistagy (21 May 2002)
Modular platform concept is the user's advantage
In many industrial fields, including the automobile industry, product platforms have been used successfully for several years, it has now been applied to cylindrical grinders.
News from Studer (20 May 2002)
Platinum-cured tubing provides low-cost purity
A range of platinum-cured silicone tubing has been developed to offer a cost-effective solution to eliminating the risk of contaminating fluid and liquids passing through dispensing machines.
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (20 May 2002)
Foundation stone for hot dip coating facility laid
In Dalian On May 15 the chief executives of ThyssenKrupp Stahl, Duisburg, Dr Karl-Ulrich K?hler, and ANSC Angang New Steel Co, Anshan, laid the foundation stone for a hot dip coating plant.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (20 May 2002)
Cable harness testers give real-time versatility
Cable harness testers provide real-time testing of cables and harnesses, including measurement of continuity, insulation, dielectric strength and capacitance as well as performing diode tests. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (20 May 2002)
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