News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 July
to Saturday 27 July 2002
All you need to know about Fieldbus technology
A new book from the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society, "Fieldbuses for Process Control: Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance" shows how to apply Fieldbus to process control.
News from American Technical Publishers (26 July 2002)
More motors stocked to cut supply chain delays
To eliminate the multi-week supply chain delays that many European machinery OEMs face when building equipment for US markets over 500 different types are now held in stock up to 30HP+. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (26 July 2002)
Pneumatics catalogue highlights stockists network
The network of independent Festo Stockists have announced their latest Pneumatic Products and Stockists Services catalogue, updated to include over 50 key new products. Brochure Available
News from Festo (26 July 2002)
Step drills cut down time and tool inventory
User Application Article Using step drills speeds up the fabrication process at a trailer manufacturer because the company does not have to keep changing drill bits for the drilling of different sized holes.
News from Hall (26 July 2002)
Miniature PC provides plenty of functionality
Just 3in deep, a tiny industrial PC module takes up almost no additional space when added to the back of a display panel, yet allows the use of powerful controls for motion control systems.
News from Hayes Control Systems (26 July 2002)
Truck manufacture signs up with IBM and Dassault
Scania, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and engines, today announced the signing of a contract with IBM and Dassault for the delivery of product development solutions.
News from IBM (26 July 2002)
Mini servo drives enhance competitiveness
A series of integrated servo drives is designed to offer builders of high performance automated machinery more value, flexibility and performance from a smaller package. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (26 July 2002)
Transmitter can be used inside hazardous areas
Thermo Nobel announces a new brochure on its new BILT4 two-wire intrinsically safe transmitter that can be situated in a flammable hazardous area. Brochure Available
News from Vishay Nobel (26 July 2002)
Moulder produces syringes at Inter-plas
A 48-cavity mould will be used to produce single-use hypodermic syringes in aninjection moulder using peripheries including handling and an external cooling block.
News from Arburg (25 July 2002)
Emerson executive recognized as top visionary
John M Berra, executive vice president of Emerson heading up their process management business, has been named a technology visionary by START magazine, a manufacturing industry publication.
News from Emerson Process Management (25 July 2002)
Control valves and instrumentation covered
Emerson Process Management has signed a three-year master agreement - worth $20 million a year - with ChevronTexaco Corp for the purchase of Emerson control valves.
News from Emerson Process Management (25 July 2002)
Collecting and re circulating cooling fluid
These stoppers are able to catch cutting debris and cooling fluid allowing the fluid to be collected, filtered and reused, while cutting is in progress. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (25 July 2002)
Taking charge of static in plastics mouldings
The latest developments in a wide range of static control equipment include a high air velocity cleaner and a material handling solution. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (25 July 2002)
Co-solvent cleaning system wipes down costs
A manufacturer of printed circuit boards has achieved dramatic reductions in solvent costs and process time following the installation of a co-solvent cleaning system.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (25 July 2002)
Software delivers faster computation
R13 delivers faster computation and system development capabilities for desktop and embedded applications.
News from MathWorks (25 July 2002)
Manufacturers get help on competitiveness
One of the greatest threats to the competitiveness - getting resources to innovate and introduce new technologies - is to be tackled in a free symposium.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (25 July 2002)
Innovation is alive and well in UK schools
MTTA's commitment to improving the image of manufacturing through investment in schools was on display again last week with the final of the MTTA-TEP Manufacturing Innovation competition.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (25 July 2002)
TPSi Substantially Improves Time To Market
User Application Article TPSi Substantially Improves Time To Market and Reduces Operations Costs to Provide Customers More Value-Added Personalized Communication Services
News from Exstream Software (25 July 2002)
View, zoom, print and compare 250 document types
Designers can view, zoom, print, mark-up and compare over 250 document types, including compressed and encoded database, raster, spreadsheet, vector, and word processing files.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (24 July 2002)
Hydraulic accessories range widened
Hydraulic accessories now include plugs and dipsticks, as well as dome-shaped level indicators which compliment high pressure/high temperature level indicators and other accessories. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (24 July 2002)
Long cartridge weighing process shortened
To check the weight of CO2 cartridges installed in fire extinguishers, a weighing and recording system is efficient, has an accuracy of 0.01 grams and has increased assembly throughput.
News from Stevens Group (24 July 2002)
Crucible furnace replaces bale-out types
User Application Article A melting and holding crucible furnace has replaced oil-fired bale-outs which, even though they had been converted to gas, had to be emptied and shut down at the end of every day.
News from Striko Westofen (24 July 2002)
Dosing replacing ladle furnaces in diecasting
Aluminium diecasters around the world are showing increasing confidence in the dosing furnace as a means of supplying liquid metal to their machines, according to a furnace supplier.
News from Striko Westofen (24 July 2002)
Condition monitor makes 16 checks in 15 min
A 16 channel condition monitor is designed to operate online for monitoring sensors measuring vibration, pressure and temperature on plant machinery in remote areas. Brochure Available
News from Sensonics (24 July 2002)
Emerson Selects Cimmetry's Autovue
User Application Article Corporate Visualisation Solution Will Help Bring Products to Market Faster
News from Cimmetry Systems (24 July 2002)
Europe's largest autoclave to creep form panels
A 40m long autoclave will be used in the 'creep forming' process to manufacture the aluminium wing skin panels for the Airbus Industries' A380 'super-jumbo' civil aircraft.
News from Aeroform (23 July 2002)
SS control valve suits pneumatics and hydraulics
Enhanced tainless steel control valves suits both pneumatic and hydraulic control systems and offer simplified construction and easier servicing and maintenance. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (23 July 2002)
Updated CD cover hydraulics and pneumatics control
A wide range of hydraulics and pneumatics systems control solutions and useful web links are included in an updated CD. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (23 July 2002)
Water back-spray ups plastics finishes quality
A new range of high quality cosmetic finishes for plastics mouldings is available following the installation of a fully enclosed water-back spraying facility.
News from Applied Coating Technologies (23 July 2002)
Six Sigma described and applied on video
The latest addition to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers "Manufacturing Insights" video series is Six Sigma.
News from American Technical Publishers (23 July 2002)
Versatile real-time control covers many industries
A family of products is designed to provide real-time Ethernet control in a wide range of industrial automation applications. Brochure Available
News from Advantech (UK) (23 July 2002)
Transponder switches will replace magnetic types
Transponder switches are set to replace magnetic switches in many applications and allow closer monitoring of complex production processes and safety systems.
News from Euchner (UK) (23 July 2002)
Swarfless drilling cuts hole production time
User Application Article The simple process of drilling holes in tubular frames has been taken to task with the adoption of the Flowdrill swarfless process and as such, has cut hole production time by 80 per cent.
News from Flowdrill (UK) (23 July 2002)
Titanium orthopaedic implants milled reliably
User Application Article The continuous production milling and drilling of forged titanium orthopaedic surgical implants requires a strong, rigid and reliably accurate machining centre to maintain working tolerances. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (23 July 2002)
Mould and die maker offers production too
Taiwan-based mold and die maker for plastics injection moulding and die-casting also offers a comprehensive sub-contract production service, including low volume orders.
News from Injohnson Precision Industrial Co (23 July 2002)
Cleaning system cuts solvent costs by 85%
User Application Article Following the installation of a mono-solvent cleaning system, lens manufacturer Cooke Optics is now saving GBP 250 per week in cleaning costs.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (23 July 2002)
Marking and notching of sheet metal with plasma
A CNC interfaced plasma arc system is used to notch and mark profiled plate and sheet for subsequent positioning and drilling operations in fabricated assembly work.
News from Kjellberg Finsterwalde (23 July 2002)
ERP system selection guide is free
K3 Business Technology Group has published a free 16-page ERP System Selection for SME Manufacturers.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (23 July 2002)
Direct drive rotary tables have top precision
Air bearing rotary tables, which employ a new design of direct drive system, achieve levels of resolution on angular position, better than 0.00002 degrees.
News from Loadpoint (23 July 2002)
Ultra-thin cutting-off wheels cut at high speeds
Marcrist announce the launch of additions to its bonded abrasives ranges, including products for stainless cutting and grinding, and ultra thin cut-off wheels.
News from Marcrist International (23 July 2002)
Modular aluminium jigs speed sub-assembly build
User Application Article One of the worlds' leading helicopter manufacturers, have accelerated helicopter sub-assembly throughput by using an aluminium profile system-build jigging system. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (23 July 2002)
Cutting wheel slices tough metals, lasts longer
An abrasive cutting wheel features a new design that increases both wheel life and cutting accuracy for cutting SS, high carbon steels and high strength alloys..
News from Metabo (23 July 2002)
Advanced models integrate supply chain management
Supply chain software uses novel rolling-horizon techniques to optimise simultaneously short-term scheduling and longer-term planning for a single production site, and may an industry 'first'.
News from Process Systems Enterprise (23 July 2002)
Certify now in Profibus competance
Following the success of its Certified Engineer and Certified Installer training programme, Profibus UK has arranged for additional courses to be held at the Profibus Competence Centre.
News from Profibus Group (23 July 2002)
Automation company boosts SW UK training
User Application Article A total of 14 specific training rigs allow trainees to have hands-on training on a variety of factory automation equipment at a south-west UK training centre.
News from Rockwell Automation (23 July 2002)
Integrated Performance Assessments up productivity
Rockwell Automation has expanded its extensive range of training and performance services with the introduction of two levels of Integrated Performance Assessments.
News from Rockwell Automation Global Manufacturing Solutions (23 July 2002)
Robotics industry suppliers listed on the Web
A leading robotics industry Web site features manufacturers of robotics technologies such as robots, machine safety, components, IT and systems integrators in a technical and informative format.
News from Smart Media Group (23 July 2002)
Furnace linings intact after 16 years' use
Three gas-fired bulk melters at a North Shields diecasting plant - installed between 1986 and 1997 - are all still running with the original linings, thanks to an efficient maintenance service.
News from Striko Westofen (23 July 2002)
Bulk melters have laser monitoring of charge
User Application Article In today's global diecasting industry, where you produce your castings is becoming less and less important - but the way in which you melt your metal is more vital than ever.
News from Striko Westofen (23 July 2002)
Coupling avoids air inclusion when connected
A coupling that is compact and has a flush faced non-spill design, prevents any air inclusion in the system when connecting as well as avoiding spillage on disconnection. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (23 July 2002)
Lightweight couplings simplify colour changes
A range of lightweight couplings is ideal for use in low-pressure paint spraying applications making changing colours quicker and easier. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (23 July 2002)
Linear caged roller guide system takes high loads
For applications that require low-profile guidance, such as in machine tools, a linear caged roller guide system features ultra-high rigidity and load capacity.
News from THK UK (23 July 2002)
Fixed head turning uses three tools simultaneously
A new concept in fixed head turning for components up to 36mm diameter incorporates 'one-hit' front and backworking of bar components using up to three tools simultaneously.
News from Traub Heckert UK (23 July 2002)
Punch press corner lock tool eliminates welds
Corner locking form tools eliminate costly finishing processes, such as welding and dressing, of joints in the corner of sheetmetal components between 1.2mm and 2.5mm thick.
News from Wilson Tool International (23 July 2002)
High speed robot speeds up moulding deflashing
The latest in high speed, six-axis robots will be demonstrating handling, sprue cutting and deflashing of injection-moulded parts at Interplas 2002. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (22 July 2002)
Part sorting with a vibratory feeder?
Vibratory feeders with part sorting features can make that process even more efficient by removing the most obvious defects early on before the products reach final quality control.
News from Action Feed Systems (22 July 2002)
When traditional machining will not cope
If traditional machining techniques are not solving problems, or are too expensive or long-winded, this book will quickly update you on the 'non-traditional' and 'emerging' technologies.
News from American Technical Publishers (22 July 2002)
Managing design and product specification
Causeway Technologies has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue for Java technology for use with Causeway Collaboration, Causeway's ASP Project Extranet solution.
News from Cimmetry Systems (22 July 2002)
Anti-friction guidance mechanism options expanded
New track and wheel sizes have been introduced to an established high-speed anti-friction guidance mechanism, as have high temperature, vacuum and clean-room compatible wheels. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (22 July 2002)
Rolls wiped continuously during processing
aAsystem for continuously wiping process industry rollers to keep them clean will be of particular benefit to web processors. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (22 July 2002)
Correct lubrication is important and critical
Optimised lubricant selection and management however is practically impossible without specialist in-depth know how and expertise. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (22 July 2002)
Technical director appointed at chuck supplier
Nick Peter has been appointed Technical Director of workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (22 July 2002)
Matroller includes predictive adaptive control
Manufacturers of precision instruments and Procter and consumer products have teamed up to offer a material transfer (ingredient addition) control solution. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (22 July 2002)
Machine tool industry effort wins award
Newall Measurement Systems is proud to announce that apprentice technical engineer Christopher Wormall (20) of Ashby De-La Zouch, has won a Rudolf Carne Award. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (22 July 2002)
Digital encoder accounts won at home and abroad
Newall Measurement Systems recently won a number of significant UK and overseas accounts for its innovative Microsyn Digital Encoders. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (22 July 2002)
Magnetically-encoded tape scale is supple, tough
Encoder system features a supple, magnetically-encoded tape scale, which is ideal for both rotary and linear applications, including long-bed machine tools. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (22 July 2002)
Optically identifying products in production
Optical character recognition software enables companies to identify, match, sort, track, and verify products as they move through various manufacturing, or material handling processes. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (22 July 2002)
Lasers micro-machine medical devices, instruments
Precisely metered drug delivery systems, microfluidic structures, catheters, stents, aerosol nozzles and many other medical devices can benefit fromlaser micro-machining techniques.
News from Oxford Lasers (22 July 2002)
Deliver information to diverse users
A new software portal enables people at any level of an organisation to view information pertinent to them, understand what's driving it and improve the way it is managed throughout the organisation.
News from SolutionsPT (22 July 2002)
Display panels made in STN colour and monochrome
Two graphic display panels, with10.4in monochrome display and 10.4in STN colour, are cost-effective.
News from Pro-face UK (22 July 2002)
Integrated solution removes motion "black art"
An integrated motion solution removes the motion control "black art" by combining motion and sequential control into a single multi-tasking controller platform, and lowering system costs.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 July 2002)
Making motion control systems easier to install
A compact, high performance, multi-axis servo drive is designed to work with integrated motion controllers to make make motion systems easier to install, commission and use.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 July 2002)
Wireless HMI brings total freedom and mobility
Windows CE based, portable human machine interface, uses Ethernet RF transceivers to give users total freedom to move around a plant while remaining in complete control of the machinery.
News from Rockwell Automation (22 July 2002)
Deputy president appointed at EEF
Tony Sweeten, Chief Executive of the Yorkshire-based machine tool manufacturer 600 Group, has been elected as Deputy President at the Engineering Employer's Federation.
News from 600 Group (22 July 2002)
Pushing for MPM business growth
Stephen Giles has been appointed UK and Ireland Country Manager for Tecnomatix Technologies, the software solutions company for Manufacturing Pro
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (22 July 2002)
Large defence industry fabrications machined
Two large and powerful gantry-type machining centres have been recently installed in the UK for machining large welded constructions for the defence industry.
News from Unisign (22 July 2002)
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