News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 September
to Saturday 28 September 2002
Tube labelling machine order illustrates trend
An ongoing industry trend is towards labelling tubes as opposed to using pre-decorated tubes; a trend that has been evident since the arrival of bespoke tube labelling machines.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems (27 September 2002)
Survey underlines manufacturers' Euro preferences
Manufacturers are demanding the UK Government gets off the fence and acts to adopt the Euro according to a comprehensive survey of the attitudes of manufacturers towards issues of the day.
News from The Manufacturer (27 September 2002)
Steel under fire: coping with fundemental change
Professor Garel Rhys OBE, Cardiff Business School, said the major challenge for the automotive supply chain was coping with fundamental change in a dynamic automotive sector. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (27 September 2002)
Keeping pace with ever changing machine safety
Keeping pace with ever changing machine safety technology and the introduction of new Safety Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and Health and Safety Standards can be an overwhelming task.
News from Integrated Safety Solutions (27 September 2002)
Multi soldering tools connected up in one system
A multi-tool soldering system allows up to five different bench top tools to be connected simultaneously such as soldering irons, hot tweezers and desoldering irons.
News from JBC Industrias (27 September 2002)
Modular build 5-axis M-Cs to machine long pieces
Horizontal-spindle, 5-axis machining centres, specifically for aerospace manufacturing applications such as wing spar production, are of modular build for X-axis up to and beyond 20m. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (27 September 2002)
Video measuring systems perform complex work
Two video measuring systems, ideally suited to automated, large format PCB inspection and complex metrology and quality control tasks, will be shown at the NEPCON exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (27 September 2002)
Weighing scale also counts and checks
Compact industrial counting scales offer a durable, value-priced counting scale for process and inventory control applications.
News from Ohaus Corporation (27 September 2002)
Software improves machining cycles and surfaces
Improved machining cycles, better surface finishes, increased tool life and significantly upgraded graphics manipulation and program simulation feature feature this milling software.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (27 September 2002)
Irish get smart on manufacturing
Pantek has announced that it is to run its next Smart Manufacturing Conference in Dublin, Ireland on the 13th and 14th of November 2002 at Clontaf Castle Hotel, Clontaf, Dublin.
News from SolutionsPT (27 September 2002)
Message displays get factory network connectivity
Ethernet and DeviceNet communication modules have been introduced for the Allen-Bradley InView? range of large format message displays.
News from Rockwell Automation (27 September 2002)
Flashback arrestors withstand harsh environments
A little ingenuity over a decade ago has seen oxygen and acetylene regulators with RF-53N flashback arrestors stand up to one of the harshest corrosion environments, the North Sea.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (27 September 2002)
Low-cost gas chromatograph has EPPC as standard
The 200 Series gas chromatograph from CSI now has electronic programmed pressure control for the carrier gas included in the standard package - and still for only GBP 4500.
News from Cambridge Scientific Instruments (27 September 2002)
Shanghai expansion for Winters
Winters Instruments has expanded its Shanghai, China operation.
News from Winters Instruments (27 September 2002)
Motion controller designed for harsh conditions
A single-Eurocard motion controller for servo and stepper motors provides engineers with an easy means of building tough systems for industrial and harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (26 September 2002)
Small digital servos provide plenty of punch
High voltage all digital servo drives are rated at 380V to 480V and offer functionality, quality, innovation and cost effectiveness, in a significantly smaller package. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (26 September 2002)
Thermal imaging can check plant much quicker
Why make do with single point thermal measurement, when a radiometric thermal imager is available for the price of a few pyrometers?
News from Irisys (26 September 2002)
Measure CAD models for off-line CMM programming
Mitutoyo has co-developed software based on its proprietary Geopak-Win application with Open CASCADE, to perform precision measurements directly on CAD models for off-line programming. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (26 September 2002)
Swedish steelmaker merges UK supply operations
Swedish steelmaker, AB Sandvik Steel has announced that it is to merge Sandvik Steel UK and RGB Stainless.
News from Sandvik Steel (26 September 2002)
Tandem pressbrake may be second largest in the UK
A notable UK pressbrake supplier is laying claim to another first, that of the largest supplier of tandem pressbrakes in the UK.
News from Bystronic UK (26 September 2002)
Post-process and simulate machining simultaneously
Latest machine simulation product unites ICAM's advanced NC Post-Processing software CAM-POST with graphical machine tool simulation to create a single integrated solution.
News from ICAM Technologies (25 September 2002)
Two-stage system reduces contamination levels 50%
The installation of a special two-stage ultrasonic clean and dry system reduced contamination levels by 50% and raised productivity by 20% on cleaning machined truck engine turbo charger shafts.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (25 September 2002)
Radical bar feed can be installed by the user
The latest version of a radical bar feed system, that can be installed by the user within half a day, is fabricated and offers further choices to the user.
News from Mann Engineering (25 September 2002)
Automated laser marking systems can be customised
Custom-engineered solutions for automating laser marking applications are available configured with a feeder bowl, conveyor or tray/pallet handling.
News from Online (25 September 2002)
Updated book gives introduction to composites
Use of composites by high volume car manufacturers is growing, and an updated version of an introductory book to composites in design and manufacture is now available.
News from Smithers Rapra (25 September 2002)
600 Group names new MD for German operation
Robert Tichauer has been appointed Managing Director of 600 Group's German distribution operation, Parat.
News from 600 Group (25 September 2002)
Wire EDM capacity and performance uprated
The capacity, specification and performance of a wire cut electro-discharge machine has been extwended, following the fitting of a new control system and MF generator.
News from 600 Centre (25 September 2002)
Compact air gripper has no end play
A new compact air gripper has been designed to improve dynamic behaviour by eliminating end play.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (25 September 2002)
Saw doctor revitalises blades in 'lights out'
South Coast saw doctor Ron Bond has always tried to be different to other tool regrinders by offering services and tackling jobs that no other could, and this he does with the lights out.
News from Walter GB (25 September 2002)
Making a new match for vertical machining centres
A new range of low cost vertical machining centres revives a machine tool brand name offering quality, reliability and value for money.
News from Matchmaker M/C (25 September 2002)
Bundle brings force testing to medical devices
The BioMaster testing system is specifically designed to provide cost-effective, low-force testing solutions for medical devices, packaging, subassemblies and biomaterials.
News from Instron (25 September 2002)
Drive enables speedy changeover in dyeing machine
User Application Article An ACS 600 variable speed drive from ABB is helping an American seat belt manufacturer achieve the correct colouring of seat belts.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (24 September 2002)
Cognex technology to power Accu-Sort machinery
Cognex is to develop new machine vision products to be used by Accu-Sort to automatically acquire images of packages moving by at high speeds on material handling lines Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (24 September 2002)
Heater control for mould-tool hot runner systems
ERO Electronic has launched a new heater controller specifically for use within multi-zone plastic injection mould-tool hot runner systems.
News from RBP Controls (24 September 2002)
Submerged arc welding with cored wires described
Submerged arc welding with cored wires is the title of a new four page guide from ESAB which contains considerable technical information. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (24 September 2002)
A more versatile liquid level sensor
Gentech International has introduced a digital optical liquid level sensor that can be mounted at any angle and top, side or bottom fitted, making it one of the most versatile liquid level sensors on
News from Gentech International (24 September 2002)
Simultaneously Vickers test up to twelve surfaces
No less than nineteen different specimens can be supported for hardness testing by a single fixture developed by Indentec.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (24 September 2002)
Intelligent vacuum system for robotic assembly
User Application Article To service its automated manufacturing operation, the CTS Corporation has installed an intelligent vacuum system for robotic assembly at its High Blantyre (Glasgow) facility.
News from Rietschle Thomas (24 September 2002)
New checkweighers are packed with features
Boekels is introducing the EWK 1000 checkweigher, a compact and cost-efficient solution for checking the weight and integrity of packaged products. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (24 September 2002)
Curing in the spotlight
The Dymax BlueWave 200 is the highest intensity UVA and visible light producing spotlight available.
News from Intertronics (24 September 2002)
Panel-mount display goes graphical
A new range of panel-mounting instrumentation displays combines five-digit numerical readout with a 20-segment bargraph.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (24 September 2002)
Totalisers have power to keep running
Beka Associates has two new field mounting rate totalisers that will operate continuously for five years from internal replaceable batteries. Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (24 September 2002)
Conrads expands Enduratec team
Enduratec has expanded its presence in the Europe with the addition of Werner Conrads to its staff.
News from Bose Corporation (24 September 2002)
Mejia sets strategy
Lito Mejia has joined Enduratec as Vice President of Strategic Market Development.
News from Bose Corporation (24 September 2002)
Panel meter pushes performance further
According to Omega, its Infinity set the world standard for accuracy, performance and quality in digital panel meters. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (24 September 2002)
Trays carry environmental reminder
Storage trays manufactured by Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon can now carry a vacuum formed message on that they are "reusable".
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (24 September 2002)
Robot gives high throughput in cleanrooms
For high throughput and reliability in an ISO Class 1 cleanroom environment Alliance Sales (Europe) is launching in Europe the Innovative Robotics IR-800, an advanced material handling robot
News from Alliance Sales (Europe) (23 September 2002)
DROs make savings for Taylor Hobson's toolroom
User Application Article Following the retrofitting of Heidenhain digital readout units to three turret mills in Taylor Hobson's toolroom, the company reckons some 10% savings have been made on prototype part production Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (23 September 2002)
Easy to operate new cleaning systems
A new cleaning tank and a wash and rinse system feature the Kerry Ultrasonics' powerful new Pulsatron M300 ultrasonic generator, along with digital controls
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (23 September 2002)
CMM up to complex aerospace requirements
User Application Article In September 2001, a new LK G90-C CMM with a 2,000 x 1,500 x 1,000 mm measuring capacity was installed at Gardner Aerospace for taking 1,200 inspection points automatically on an aluminium casing
News from LK (23 September 2002)
New website for chemical supplier
Master Chemical Europe (MCE) has just launched a website to complement the global resource operated by its American parent-company, the Master Chemical Corporation.
News from Master Chemical Europe (23 September 2002)
Business as usual following takeover
The Pro-face group companies will continue to operate independently within the Schneider Electric SA group as HMI specialists following acquisition of the parent company
News from Pro-face UK (23 September 2002)
New Sales Engineer for the North East of England
Steve Ranson, whose engineering sales career spans fifteen years, is Trumpf's new Sales Engineer for the North East of England. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (23 September 2002)
Software simplifies viscoelastic measurements
Enduratec Systems reckons its new DMC dynamic materials characterisation software makes viscoelastic measurements easy.
News from Bose Corporation (23 September 2002)
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