News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 September
to Saturday 5 October 2002
Vision sensor tracks wafers
Palm-sized high performance vision sensor identifies and tracks wafers through the semiconductor manufacturing process. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 4 October 2002)
Bar feeder capacity increased
Among an extensive range of products to be shown by Hydrafeed a bar feeding system incorporates many new features, including additional capacity of up to 105mm in diameter if required.
News from Hydrafeed ( 4 October 2002)
Wormgear contact analysis reduces errors
Wormgear Contact Analysis program has revolutionized the production of large centre-distance wormgears by reducing error margins and manufacturing leadtimes.
News from Holroyd ( 4 October 2002)
Robust universal welders meet MMA and TIG needs
Robust universal welding machines' high performance complies with all welding requirements within TIG and MMA.
News from Migatronic Welding Equipment ( 4 October 2002)
Tube cut, faced and prepared for welding
High quality tube and pipe cutting, facing and preparation equipment covers tube facing equipment for outside diameters up to 6in and Pipe Bevelling machines up to 8in ID.
News from Orbimatic ( 4 October 2002)
Kenard Group buys Seiki Systems
Manufacturing software specialists Seiki Systems has been purchased for an undisclosed sum by one of the UK's leading privately-owned contract manufacturing companies, the Kenard Group.
News from Seiki Systems ( 4 October 2002)
$225,000 order placed for MPM solutions
Major German automotive line builder selects MPM solution for Audi Car Project and places $225,000 order.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 4 October 2002)
Vero acquires Strategist business from NC Graphics
VI Group, a leader in the supply of CAD/CAM software for the mould and die sector, has today announced its acquisition of the machining STRATEGIST business from NC Graphics (Cambridge).
News from Vero International Software ( 4 October 2002)
Thermometer checks two ways
The Testo 826 Quicktemp is a versatile new thermometer for the food industry, which can handle both noncontact screening and core temperature monitoring.
News from Testo ( 4 October 2002)
Polycarbonate prototype parts produced quickly
With the help of a rapid prototyping system Janco Design produced a number of fully functional assemblies in polycarbonates in a very short period of time which proved invaluable.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) ( 3 October 2002)
Metalforming association website updated
The Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association (MMMA) has updated its WEB site at www.mmma.org.uk to include all new members of the Association.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( 3 October 2002)
Education establishments order DROs
Newall Measurement Systems has won orders of more than GBP 20,000 from five higher education establishments across the UK. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 3 October 2002)
Bearing design withstands high temperatures
A patented bearing design is redefining the operating parameters for high temperature bearings in all areas of manufacturing and processing technology. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 3 October 2002)
True "Plug and Play" muting safety barriers
to protect human operators from dangerous machinery an integrated muting function allows materials to enter or exit a dangerous area without interrupting machine operation.
News from OEM Automatic ( 3 October 2002)
Intelligent servo corrects own errors
Advanced field-oriented control of an all-digital intelligent servo is combined with powerful auto-configuring software that corrects motor or feedback wiring errors. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 3 October 2002)
Module controls materials blending
A laboratory information management system can effectively close the loop between laboratory testing and production control and even inventory control and purchasing.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) ( 3 October 2002)
Routeco acquires Tricon Automation
Routeco has acquired of Tricon Automation, Rockwell Automation's main distributor within Scotland.
News from Routeco ( 3 October 2002)
Midlands area sales manager appointed by Traub
Appointed as Area Sales Manager for the Midlands operation of Traub Heckert UK, John Lown previously held the post of sales manager at Mikron (Birmingham).
News from Traub Heckert UK ( 3 October 2002)
Reliable drum motors power conveyors
A compact series of drum motors has been introduced for powering conveyors in a range of industrial applications from the food industry to general bulk handling. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 3 October 2002)
Regulus Group LLC Happy With Exstream's Dialogue
User Application Article Dialogue Helps Regulus Significantly Reduces Costs and Increase Productivity Across Multiple Facilities
News from Exstream Software ( 3 October 2002)
High-tech analyser helps Tyvek production
User Application Article Raman spectroscopy provides online analysis of the composition of the spinning agents used in DuPont Tyvek spunbonded polyethylene materials.
News from Emerson Process Management ( 3 October 2002)
Full range checks indoor air quality
Testo now caters for indoor air quality with its gas leak, flue gas spillage, ambient CO warning and ambient CO2 instruments.
News from Testo ( 3 October 2002)
Low cost method drill multiple hole patterns fast
An affordable, made to order, fixed pattern multiple spindle heads can increase drilling efficiency many times.
News from AutoDrill ( 2 October 2002)
Improved cube access makes the most of M-C use
In an expanded range of cube-type workholding units, a cruciform, gives access to all four sides of a cube, enabling customers to use the full machining capacity of a machining centre.
News from Craftsman Tools ( 2 October 2002)
Innovative driven tooling runs up to 6000 rev/min
An innovative range of driven tooling, operating at up to 6000 rev/min and demonstrated for the first time at MACH 2002 are suitable for the Yamazaki-Mazak lathes and are supplied ex stock.
News from Craftsman Tools ( 2 October 2002)
We want the sliding heads tomorrow
With new orders for small turned parts filling the available machine capacity, two directors bought new CNC sliding head autos 'off-the-shelf' at an open day for delivery next day - or no sale! Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 2 October 2002)
Mini temperature transmitter fits in tight spaces
A low cost OS102 mini infrared transmitter system is ideal for measuring temperature in confined, hard-to-reach places and harsh environments. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering ( 2 October 2002)
Potting electronic components quickly and cleanly
Designed to precisely meter, mix and dispense potting compounds for electronics applications, a programmable servo-driven dispensing system is quick, clean and cost-effective.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 2 October 2002)
Specialising in manufacturing business recovery
A free corporate health check is being offered to many organisations in the manufacturing sector that are experiencing financial difficulties.
News from Telford Jones ( 2 October 2002)
Non contact metrology systems cover all needs
A range of non-contact metrology systems for industrial non-contact measurement applications covers from two axis manual systems to fully automatic edge detecting three axis platforms. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 2 October 2002)
Medium and heavy duty CNC millers offer options
A series of new CNC milling machines also offer a range of innovative high-speed spindle and machining head options.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 2 October 2002)
Multiple site users benefit from motor service
The member companies of ABB Motor Service Partners have created a new company, MSP Network, to deliver nationwide motor service programmes for users with multiple sites.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 1 October 2002)
High speed labellers cope with harsh conditions
Powerful, high speed print and apply labelling solutions are designed to provide enhanced performance and flexibility, coupled with rugged designs for use in the harshest of environments.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems ( 1 October 2002)
Book synergizes lean thinking
A Synergistic Approach to Minimizing Waste, shows how modern companies can use lean techniques to achieve the kind of success that Ford, Toyota, and Dell Computers have realized.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 1 October 2002)
Ergonomic styling go along with greater choice
Combined switch / circuit breakers feature attractive, ergonomic styling with a smooth rocker and frame shape and offer designers even greater choice. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 1 October 2002)
Deburring and polishing service try-out offered
Precision part makers seeking subcontract deburring and polishing of machined and pressed parts are encouraged to bring along samples to test at Northwest Manufacturing 2002 exhibition.
News from Finishing Techniques ( 1 October 2002)
GTMA appoints new director
The Gauge and Toolmakers Association has announced that Julia Moore has been appointed Director of the Association.
News from GTMA ( 1 October 2002)
Wash and blast system cleans at 300 parts/h
User Application Article One of France's largest automotive parts makers has recently installed a totally integrated wash and blast surface finishing system to deburr the holes and rims of 90mm spacers at 300 pieces/h. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 1 October 2002)
Ishida acquires Qualitech Systems
Ishida Europe has acquired Qualitech Systems Handling, one of the UK's major suppliers of tray sealing solutions, including tray denesters, filling systems and sealing equipment.
News from Ishida Europe ( 1 October 2002)
Automotive still taking risks with single sourcing
Results of a recent survey suggests that automotive businesses across the UK are risking damaging their business through weak policing of single sourcing policies.
News from KPMG ( 1 October 2002)
Compact data logger designed for tough conditions
A compact and extremely reliable, state of the art, modular datalogger may be used in "stand-alone" mode, where it may be left remotely, or hard-wired for periodic interrogation.
News from Magna Projects and Instruments ( 1 October 2002)
HMI mobility combined with safety in use
Mobility is becoming popular for many users of HMIs but the very essence of movement brings inherent safety issues to the shop floor, which have to be allowed for in the latest models. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 1 October 2002)
CNC boosts add productivity and flexibility
User Application Article Installation of a CNC lathe and a horizontal machining centre has provided significant productivity and flexibility benefits for a workholding equipment manufacturer.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 1 October 2002)
Slim line weld heads join closely spaced tubes
For welding closely packed stainless steel tubes and fittings in high quality pipeline systems a range of slim line weld heads are now available for these limited access applications.
News from Orbimatic ( 1 October 2002)
Attach graphite electrodes to the electrode holder
Valuable production time is used up during the manufacture of graphite electrodes when the blanks are prepared in such a way that they can be attached to an electrode holder.
News from REM Systems ( 1 October 2002)
Gauges and testers keep check on finish quality
Specialist advanced surface-testing technology ranges from coating thickness gauges, ultrasonic thickness gauges and roughness gauges to hardness testers for a wide range of finishes.
News from Scinco Europe ( 1 October 2002)
Radio system links process weighing systems
Crane Scales can now offer upgrades to the industry's premier wireless weighing solution for all weighing applications with the MSI-9000 cell scale.
News from Crane Scales ( 1 October 2002)
Practical system for photoelastic stress analysis
Photoelastic stress analysis has become a fully automated dynamic real-time application, suitable for use in a production line environment with the release of the GFP2000 Grey-Field Poleidoscope.
News from VisEng ( 1 October 2002)
Demand for centre lathes brings prices down
A dramatic turnaround in the demand for conventional lathes has enabled a lathe builder to reduce the price of selected models in its centre lathe range by up to 40 per cent.
News from Colchester-Harrison (30 September 2002)
Laser alignment equipment maker appoints MD
Kurt Carlson has been appointed new Managing Director of Fixturlaser AB in Molndal; Sweden, one of the world's leading companies in laser based alignment techniques.
News from Fixturlaser (30 September 2002)
Survey highlights best ERP software vendor
A recently published and independent survey of users' views places one manufacturing software vendor ahead of twenty other enterprise resource planning suppliers.
News from Fourth Shift (30 September 2002)
Superabrasives machine superalloys productively
A research project using superabrasive machines has achieved a significant breakthrough in machining superalloys - in terms of reduced cycle times and better surface finish and accuracy.
News from Holroyd (30 September 2002)
Magnesium to grow in manufactured products
The market for cast magnesium components has been growing at around 15% p a in recent years and forecasts for the next decade - especially from the automotive industry - are even more bullish.
News from Keronite (30 September 2002)
Powerful powered screwdriver has adjustable torque
Featuring a 4.8A motor, a power screwdriver provides 10 easily adjustable torque settings ranging from 27 to 159 inch lb.
News from Metabo (30 September 2002)
Fireproof junction boxes made for complex systems
An extended range of fireproof junction boxes includes models designed for more complicated distribution systems where 30 to 90 minutes of fire protection is required. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (30 September 2002)
Agreement extends distributorship of cutting tools
Extensive stocks of 700 different types of high-quality Dormer jobber drills, reamers, taps and cutters are available through a network of 40 dealers.
News from Serco Ryan (30 September 2002)
Machine tool range suits education and prototyping
A wide range of machine tools and software for schools and colleges is also used for small volume machining applications, such as prototyping and engraving, across industry. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (30 September 2002)
Pocket strobe lasts longer
The PK2 portable, digital stroboscope delivers superior performance and incorporates impressive new features, while remaining among the world's smallest industrial stroboscopes.
News from Reliability Direct (30 September 2002)
Strong new product demand boosts Tektronix
Tektronix has reported net sales of $206.3 million and net earnings from continuing operations of $13.5 million or $0.15 per share, for the first quarter ending 31st August 2002. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (30 September 2002)
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