News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 June
to Saturday 6 July 2002
Robot operations monitored, controlled remotely
A software solution works with ABB robots to enable the remote monitoring and control of production processes while performing a range of production management tasks. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 5 July 2002)
Press technology viewed via touch screen display
Innovative technology for stamping presses, will be showcased through a novel touch screen presentation at the forthcoming Euro-Blech show in Hannover, Germany, this October.
News from AIDA-Europe, AIDA SAS UK Branch ( 5 July 2002)
Automated lubrication features long-life grease
Two companies have come together to manufacture a an automated lubrication system, filled with a high performance extended life grease designed for use in arduous and non-arduous conditions.
News from Ambersil ( 5 July 2002)
Complex tube shapes profiled and machined in one
Laser cutting machines enable any tube profile, however complex, to be profiled either on the end of a tube or along its length and ancillary machining operations can be included.
News from BLM-Group UK ( 5 July 2002)
Mould and die simulation checks for NC mistakes
A new mould and die simulation package is featured in a range of NC verification and optimisation software that detects mistakes in NC programs and improves CNC program efficiency. Brochure Available
News from CGTech ( 5 July 2002)
Making cluster tool pneumatics safer
A stackable lock-out valve provides a simple and inexpensive solution that helps machine builders and end users comply with the new SEMI safety standard S2-0200.
News from Norgren ( 5 July 2002)
Lubrication switch saves bearing breakdowns
User Application Article A major user of polythene extruders had a major problem of repetitive large taper bearing lubrication break-down, which was solved by switching to a grease lubricant. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB ( 5 July 2002)
Large order placed for cranes
East Kilbride crane manufacturer Konecranes UK has been awarded one of the largest special crane orders by Amec Construction.
News from Konecranes (UK) ( 5 July 2002)
Risk assessed and safety solution provided
To make engineer's lives less stressful, two companies have formed a partnership which will cover all aspects of machinery safety from initial risk assessment to a "Complete Safety Solution". Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates ( 5 July 2002)
Monitoring system expanded further
NetTest has announced that Vodafone Ireland has ordered a significant expansion of its GPRS monitoring system, MasterQuest only nine months after Vodafone's initial order for the system.
News from NetTest ( 5 July 2002)
Software provides diagnostics for DeviceNet
A maintenance and diagnostic software tool provides automatic diagnostic analysis and troubleshooting information for DeviceNet open networks.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 5 July 2002)
Automatic nitrogen control cuts soldering costs
User Application Article Installing automatic control of the nitrogen atmosphere in a wave soldering plant has increased productivity of assembled printed circuit boards and reduce gas costs for wave soldering.
News from Systech Instruments ( 5 July 2002)
Tool manufacturer cleans up workshop air
User Application Article Not only is evaporative cooling to factories, offices and buildings provided, but this ventilation system also helps remove unpleasant odours from the workplace. Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 5 July 2002)
Ceramic inserts turn tough materials faster
Ceramic turning inserts allows high nickel content alloys, such as Inconel 718 and Waspaloy, to be turned at speeds of up to 350m/min - six times faster than standard ceramic tooling.
News from TaeguTec UK ( 5 July 2002)
Visteon's Czech operation gains Volkswagen award
The Volkswagen group has made a prestigious quality award - First Volkswagen Group Award - to the Visteon Corporation, recognising Visteon's Autopal facility in the Czech Republic.
News from Visteon Corporation ( 5 July 2002)
Co-solvent cleaning process replaces 'trike'
Following a thorough review of available high performance solvents and systems, a plating company has replaced its trichloroethylene system with a semi-automatic co-solvent cleaning process.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 4 July 2002)
ABB wins robot order from Land Rover
ABB, the global power and automation technology group, announced today that it has been selected by Land Rover to supply as many as 350 Industrial Robots. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 4 July 2002)
Six-axis robot's operating speed increased 10%
Asix-axis robot, operating some ten times faster than its predecessor, can be floor, wall or ceiling mounted, allowing for greater flexibility in arranging the layout of the production line. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 4 July 2002)
Five-axis machining software mills prototypes
Software for five-axis machining can be used to produce small runs of prototypes or components, having complex profiles, that would otherwise need to be cast. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 4 July 2002)
Embedded solution is ideal for industrial use
Running on a NS Geode GX1-300MHz low power CPU, a Pentium MMX class multimedia embedded solution is ideal for demanding networking and industrial applications.
News from Impulse ( 4 July 2002)
Six-spindle auto has plenty of capacity
Six-spindle automatic lathe, at the top end of the capacity range, allows economical large batch and mass production of components up to 52mm diameter from bar or 70mm diameter from billets.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 4 July 2002)
On-time deliveries and lead times much improved
User Application Article Luxfer Gas Cylinders has achieved Class "A" status in Planning and Control through a remarkable culture change and business transition over the past four years.
News from Oliver Wight Europe Associates ( 4 July 2002)
Mini rotary actuator is compact and powerful
Rack and pinion mini rotary actuator features low profile, narrow body and compact size - achieved by using a small bore, single piston.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 July 2002)
Drives available off-the-shelf in the North
AC Technology has appointed AA Electric as a new distributor, making the SC range of motor drives available off the shelf to processing, handling and packaging industries in the north of England. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech ( 3 July 2002)
Handheld digital multimeter has true-rms
True-rms handheld digital multimeter increases maintenance engineers' productivity when used in stand-alone data logging mode. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 3 July 2002)
Miniature gear unit offers high performance
Engineers calling for devices to become smaller, and with no reduction in performance or quality, an extra-extra small precision gear unit measures just 8mm in diameter by 1mm in depth.
News from Heason Technology ( 3 July 2002)
Superabrasive grinding reduces cycle times by 80%
Superabrasive machining and turning systems deliver massive reductions in product cycle times - in some cases by over 80% - and equally impressive tool cost savings.
News from Holroyd ( 3 July 2002)
Crane business gets a lift
Crane manufacturer Konecranes UK is ahead of its targets for the first half of 2002and current orders are 20% up on previous both in number and value.
News from Konecranes (UK) ( 3 July 2002)
Control relays offer more functionality
Providing trouble free switching and control, even in the most severe environments, control relays deliver more functionality and offer a large number of inputs/outputs.
News from Moeller Electric ( 3 July 2002)
Rapid control prototyping for embedded systems
Industrial PC hardware system removes the burden of selecting and assembling PC hardware and provides designers a convenient, real-time testing system and desktop prototyping capability.
News from MathWorks ( 3 July 2002)
High torque motors are fast and powerful movers
Twenty-three innovative high torque density motors, with continuous torque ratings from 0.2 to 90Nm, provide ultra-fast acceleration/deceleration. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 3 July 2002)
Diecasting tools leadtimes cut by four weeks
User Application Article Programming software and exisitng CAD reduce typical lead times for producing diecasting moulds from 14 to 10 weeks - a saving of some 30 per cent, reports the tool maker.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 3 July 2002)
Brochure is invaluable to systems designers
RDP Electronics has published a new 6-page short-form colour brochure describing its comprehensive range of transducers and instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 3 July 2002)
Sheets describe transducers and sensors
Three new technical data sheets describe the a series of draw-wire displacement transducers, low pressure transducers, and proximity and linear displacement sensors. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 3 July 2002)
VMC package revolutionises electrode machining
User Application Article A high speed VMC and application specific engineered package has had a major impact on the speed and efficiency with which complex 3-D copper and graphite electrodes can be machined.
News from 600 Centre ( 3 July 2002)
CNC sliding head auto solves stock problems
User Application Article Model railway kit builder's busines was restricted by volumes of bought-out machined parts held in stock, until it acquired a sliding headstock CNC lathe and brought parts machining in-house.
News from Traub Heckert UK ( 3 July 2002)
Noise and vibration effects dampened
The harmful effects of vibration and noise on machine life, product quality and the working environment can be reduced with the new range of anti-vibration mounting systems. Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 3 July 2002)
Software upgrade focusses on car finishing
User Application Article A software upgrade acheived more management accessibility of real-time statuses of the processes, and a greater focus on optimisation of production procedures in car production for BMW. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 3 July 2002)
Gear cutting course aimed at setters, engineers
The British Gear Association is supporting a four day 'Introduction to gear cutting and measurement' course at Coventry Technical College.
News from British Gear Association ( 2 July 2002)
Slides and cooling incorporated in software
Delcam has added new Wizards for the design of slides and cooling channels to its PS-Moldmaker software for the automated design of moulds for the injection moulding of plastics. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 July 2002)
Asset finance solutions provided for manufacturing
First Index has announced that it has partnered with WHATRATE to provide asset finance solutions for its manufacturing users.
News from Qimtek ( 2 July 2002)
Small automotive aluminium parts cleaned quickly
Adaptation of a compact, rotary table, hot aqueous wash machine has been developed to provide the fast efficient cleaning of small aluminium automotive components. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 2 July 2002)
Dedicated web resource for electronics industry
A pneumatics supplier has extended and streamlined its web presence by launching a dedicated resource for designers and and engineers in the electronics industry.
News from Norgren ( 2 July 2002)
System precisely dispenses shots or beads
Programmable, servo-driven series of meter/mix/dispense systems are designed for use with most pumpable adhesive and sealant materials.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 2 July 2002)
Plasma process decreases magnesium corrosion
Plasma electrolytic oxidation process gives magnesium alloys as much as 1,000 hours of corrosion resistance in the extreme environment of a salt spray test.
News from Keronite ( 2 July 2002)
Automotive OEMs take risks with single sourcing
Results of a recent survey conducted by business advisory firm suggest that automotive businesses across the UK are risking damaging their business through weak policing of single sourcing policies.
News from KPMG ( 2 July 2002)
CNC profiler and press brake demolish lead times
User Application Article The need to reduce manufacturing costs moved a metal finishing plant specialist to invest in CNC laser profiler and CNC press brake and slash lead times from 4 days to 6 just hours!
News from LVD (UK) ( 2 July 2002)
Supplier boosts automation training at college
Stourbridge College's new GBP 8 million Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) has recently taken delivery of building and industrial automation training kits from leading automation supplier. switchgear sp
News from Moeller Electric ( 2 July 2002)
Rapid take automates continuous inspection
User Application Article The rapid scanning speed of a laser scan micrometer made it the ideal choice for introducing continuous inspection a high-speed production line for film cassette velvet strip. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 2 July 2002)
Filtration products supplier makes a move
A brand new warehousing and office facility to supply filtering systems, and located on the prestigious Lowfields Business Park, is now open for business.
News from Prosep Filter Systems ( 2 July 2002)
Switch disconnector saves space and reduces costs
To meet the demand for a three-phase switch disconnector for motors rated up to 4kW a 16A rated model is compact and robust.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 2 July 2002)
Polish steel privitisation excludes EU bids
Though steel mill privitisation policies in Poland did not favour the offers submitted by EU steel companies consortium, individual consortium members continue to offer participation.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 2 July 2002)
Non-contact encoders attract automation interest
A new deal has been clinched to supply the UK market with advanced non-contact high resolution encoders, for which there is a healthy demand. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 2 July 2002)
Bluebeam commercialises productivity tools
Alliance Spacesystems spins off engineering software company
News from Bluebeam Software ( 2 July 2002)
Automated external defibrillator for top training
St. John Ambulance insures trainees to save a life with an AED.
News from Laerdal Medical ( 2 July 2002)
Polymer enhances aircraft seat safety
User Application Article A polymer has replaced a magnesium alloy in a range of functional seat components for both commercial and military aircraft.
News from Victrex ( 1 July 2002)
Polymer improves seal performance for compressors
User Application Article An innovative labyrinth seal using a carbon fibre reinforced composite based on polyaryletherketone, has replaced traditional aluminium seals in centrifugal compressors.
News from Victrex ( 1 July 2002)
How to think 'lean' over product development
A new workbook applies "lean thinking" and shows companies how to avoid incurring each of the seven wastes associated with lean manufacturing as they apply to product development.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 1 July 2002)
When machinery does not stop immediately
A fail-safe timer and/or motion sensing locking key unit is designed to provide operator safeguarding on plant and process machinery that does not stop immediately.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) ( 1 July 2002)
Brochure details conveyor improvement products
A 16-page color brochure summarizes a continually expanding line of products for improving and maintaining belt conveyor systems, and helps prospective users save time in seeking products.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) ( 1 July 2002)
Industrial shock absorbers resist corrosion
Thirty-eight versions of a corrosion resistant miniature industrial shock absorbers or linear decelerators feature a thin dense chrome plating. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 1 July 2002)
Aluminium spline shafts are for light loading
Lightweight aluminium spline shafts are recommended where low cost, light loading, low friction and long life are the primary design criteria. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 1 July 2002)
Short-lead-time solves 100% leak-testing
A short-lead-time solution for 100% leak-testing of small/medium-size products or components offers custom fixtures plus programmable instrumentation and controls in a compact, modular unit.
News from Intertech Development Company ( 1 July 2002)
Ultrasonic detector is for maintenance personnel
Ultrasonic Leak detector quickly repays its initial cost outlay and saves companies substantial energy costs and improves their overall efficiency. Brochure Available
News from Logis-Tech Associates ( 1 July 2002)
CAD models prepared for CMM checking off-line
Software allows CAD models to be imported, manipulated and programmed off-line ready for CMM inspection without having to use a DMIS translator. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 1 July 2002)
Plastics bearing housings offer longer life
Thanks to a new optionally available back seal, the plastics bearing housings promise an even longer working life than ever.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 1 July 2002)
Steel industry terms searchable on new website
A steel industry-specific internet search engine service comprises several hundred thousand fully searchable steel industry terms from thousands of steel industry websites.
News from Steelonthenet.com ( 1 July 2002)
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