News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 November
to Saturday 9 November 2002
Updated process control systems solve QA problem
By installing simple but effective process control systems a textile dyeing company solved a QA problem, improved quality and reduced costs. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 8 November 2002)
Remote power controller suits factory automation
New style remote power controller, ideal for factory automation and process control, features plug-in transistorised switching device for protection and signalisation. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers ( 8 November 2002)
Controlling temperatures in production
Temperature control of small and large scale production or industrial needs from -95degC to +400degC are covered by products listed in a new brochure.
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 8 November 2002)
Weld data logging made easier
To simplify weld mapping it is important to use equipment with easy to use data logging systems that allow true non-modifiable log files, to be identified and stored for archiving.
News from Orbimatic ( 8 November 2002)
High temperature adhesives give a reliable bond
A range of single and two-part structural adhesives are capable of operating at continuous temperatures of up to 250 degC.
News from Bondmaster ( 8 November 2002)
Efficient power factor produces useful savings
By having an efficient power factor, substantial savings are made on the electrical supply system, stresses are reduced throughout and some financial savings realised through lower transformer losses.
News from PFC Engineering ( 8 November 2002)
Profibus issues UK version of newsletter
In response to reader demand for more local news of Profibus activities and applications, Profibus UK has published a UK version of the popular Profibus newsletter, Profinews.
News from Profibus Group ( 8 November 2002)
One hour set times are just a fading memory
User Application Article Modular tooling system reduces one hour set-up times to 10 min at a subcontract machine shop specialising in castings for the servo motor industry.
News from REM Systems ( 8 November 2002)
Giving angular contact ball bearings longer life
By modifying the geometry of the raceways and changing the manufacturing process, the axial load carrying capacity of angular contact ball bearings has been increased and lifespans extended. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 8 November 2002)
Vital link given in clip chain refurbishment
In the plastics and textile industries, the maintenance of clip chains is a major production uptime consideration, so a specialist refurbishment service has been set up. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 8 November 2002)
Workbenches designed for static sensitive jobs
Modular electrostatic dissipative workbenches include a range of options and accessories for all static sensitive environments.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products ( 8 November 2002)
Follow-on order placed for MPM software
Major French electric appliance manufacturer has placed an order for $720,000 for MPM solutions to create collaborative manufacturing environment and improve decision making.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 8 November 2002)
Blacking carried out safely at room temperature
Traditional methods of 'blacking' iron and steel components involve the use of aggressive caustic-based solutions, but it now can be done at room temperature with friendlier chemicals.
News from Vapormatt ( 8 November 2002)
Drives unravel high speed wire knitting problems
Single phase inverters provide exceptional starting torque and give the smooth acceleration ramps required to ensure fine wire is not stressed on the start up of knitting cycles.
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe ( 8 November 2002)
Clean pump maintains high purity levels
A novel Clean Pump technology that provides particle-free cleanliness with a novel non-contact shaft seal mechanism, can maintain high purity liquid quality.
News from Yokota Manufacturing ( 8 November 2002)
ATS Cambridge man new Automation VP
Four key personnel announcements at ATS Automation Tooling Systems include a promotion to Vice President of Automation Systems Operations for the general manager of the ATS Cambridge Systems Division
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems ( 7 November 2002)
Frame grabber is ideal for high res imaging
A high-performance, high-speed digital image acquisition board, based on the Camera Link standard, has high-performance image capture capability combined with simple cable interfacing.
News from Data Translation ( 7 November 2002)
Complete product development solution to be shown
New developments in software for the design, manufacture and inspection of complex shapes will be demonstrated during the Euromold exhibition to be held in Frankfurt from 4th to 7th December. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 November 2002)
Subcontractor gets machine in just three weeks
User Application Article A machining centre was customised and built in just three weeks for J L French, a first tier subcontractor to the automotive industry. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools ( 7 November 2002)
Website eases search for metrology solutions
Nikon has launched a new information website for its industrial product range. The site allows users to choose the way in which they search for solutions; by application, by industry or by name. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 7 November 2002)
Measuring with video at TEAM
Video measuring system is suited to high precision applications such as microelectronics, optoelectronics, plastics injection moulding - medical devices and precision engineering. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 7 November 2002)
IT ups and downs prevail, but more business is won
Although the manufacturing IT market remains tight, some companies are continuing to win business from both new and existing customers.
News from SSI ( 7 November 2002)
Radio link data collector meets EU directive
Latest radio link data collector which meets the new European RTTE directive 99/5/EC, which becomes mandatory in December 2002, and covers a wide range of radio and telecommunications equipment.
News from Signatrol ( 7 November 2002)
Communicate efficiently over measurement, control
Engineers can use any OPC-enabled software - process mimics, databases, virtual instruments, etc - to communicate with the new Microlink OPC Servers for measurement and control.
News from Biodata ( 6 November 2002)
All change following Cincinnati/Lamb announcement
UNOVA has announced the new name and executive team for the company that will be formed as a result of the recently announced merger between Cincinnati Machine and Lamb Technicon.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 6 November 2002)
Laser profiling centre makes light work
User Application Article When visiting MACH 2002 earlier this year, having already made highly effective use of a laser profiling system installed 18 months previously, a subcontractor chose a second, more powerful type. Brochure Available
News from Electrox ( 6 November 2002)
Economy blast cabinet available as a kit
An economy blast cabinet and dust collector, designed to provide effective, low-cost component cleaning and surface preparation facilities, has aventuri-type suction-blast gun.
News from Hodge Clemco ( 6 November 2002)
Inflatable stoppers seal pipes as required
The Pipestoppers division of Huntingdon Fusion Techniques has made a number of special inflatable stoppers for power stations during 2001. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 6 November 2002)
Digital servos operate in 250-500A range
Designed from scratch, digital servo drives represent an outstanding combination of innovation and performance in the 250-500VA power range.
News from Micromech ( 6 November 2002)
Automation and safety interests collaborate
Three of the industry's leading global automation and machine safety companies are collaborating on the development of an open protocol for safety communications.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 6 November 2002)
Right-angled heads drastically reduce setups
User Application Article Using right-angled milling and drilling heads in a machining centre enabled key features on a component to be completed in two set-ups instead of, traditionally, six or seven.
News from CTL Centreline ( 6 November 2002)
Hawk - the latest in non-contact measuring system
Hawk - the latest in non-contact measuring systems Vision Engineering has released a completely new range of metrology systems for industrial non-contact measurement applications. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 6 November 2002)
Robotic system handles 20kg injection mouldings
The new robotic system variant combines horizontal and vertical systems into a gantry-mounted system for removing 20kg mouldings from the larger injection moulders.
News from Arburg ( 5 November 2002)
Rivets automatically fed into stamping tools
User Application Article Automatic system inserts rivets into dies during stamping operation to produce garage door components.
News from Action Feed Systems ( 5 November 2002)
Providing lean assembly's 'nuts and bolts'
A guided tour of lean manufacturing techniques as applied to existing or newly designed assembly facilities is provided by a new book aimed at engineers and factory managers.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 5 November 2002)
Tooling company's solar subsidiary adds VP
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has announced that Rick Robertson has joined its Spheral Solar Power subsidiary as vice president of business development.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems ( 5 November 2002)
Actuator package moves loads at high speed
Designed for moving loads at high speed, a new complete linear actuator package can be configured in multi-axis and gantry configurations.
News from Parker Bayside ( 5 November 2002)
Integrated solution simulates sheet metal stamping
Second generation of stamping simulation software offers a novel collaborative environment from die design feasibility to process validation and optimisation.
News from French Technology Press Bureau ( 5 November 2002)
Drives and actuators help on road to clean power
User Application Article The world's most advanced plasma fusion experiments, being undertaken use drives and actuators that can withstand strong vacuum forces and magnetic fields, yet remain fast and accurate. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 5 November 2002)
Linear bearings are small and maintenance-free
Small, lightweight, quiet running, high-speed linear bearing system's hard anodised aluminium rails, iglidur J polymer sliding strips and cast carriages are maintenance free and repel dirt. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 5 November 2002)
Transfer pumps move paint 50% faster
User Application Article One of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of marine coatings to the world's merchant fleets, has installed three transfer pumps and reduced pumping time by 50%.
News from Netzsch Pumps ( 5 November 2002)
College students set up engineering business
User Application Article College students in Bristol are to set up and run their own company, under a Year 14 project in which they design and manufacture parts, prototypes and products for local companies. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers ( 5 November 2002)
CNC gantry miller improves fast turnaround times
User Application Article A new CNC gantry mill is achieving high accuracy and already fast turnaround times have been improved further on large machined items up to 5m in length, says a West Midlands subcontractor.
News from Viking Machine Tools ( 5 November 2002)
Website aimed at solving adhesive bonding puzzles
Showcasing an extensive adhesives product range at the touch of a button a new website is themed on solving "almost all bonding 'puzzles'" for a wide range of engineering substrates.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 5 November 2002)
Sealed Air shrink packaging and Conflex alliance
Sealed Air's shrink packaging division and Conflex Inc. form exclusive global distribution alliance Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 5 November 2002)
Sealed Air introduce Opti 4500 sealer
Sealed Air's shrink packaging division introduces the Opti 4500 Automatic L-sealer top-of-the-line system delivers speed with economy Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 5 November 2002)
50% more power to drive conveyors
Designed to power bulk handling equipment and conveyors, the maximum output torque of medium/heavy duty helical gearboxes has been increased by over 50%.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 4 November 2002)
Giant hammers out testimony to reliability
User Application Article The continuous action of a 48ft high 'Hammering Man' sculpture in Seattle has demonstrated that the odds of a David Brown gearbox failing are at least 12 million to 1.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 4 November 2002)
Port overcomes Ethernet compatibility barriers
The combination of two highly innovative features, multi-master and multi-protocol capabilities enables a device to relaise full utilisation of Ethernet connectivity in industrial automation.
News from Digi International ( 4 November 2002)
Digital metring pump offers accuracy, durability
A digital metering pump for fluid metering and dispensing systems offers the accuracy of a syringe pump, combined with the recognized durability of piston pump construction.
News from Encynova International ( 4 November 2002)
Diecasting newcomer expands CNC capability
User Application Article Although it has been in business for half a century, Eurotech Industries is a relative newcomer to diecasting; but a timetable of investment shows that it is catching up.
News from Frech ( 4 November 2002)
Web-enabled automation device market to treble
A new study predicts that the market for web-enabled automation devices will treble over the next two years and will significantly change shopfloor communications.
News from IMS Research ( 4 November 2002)
Komatsu awards contract to Konecranes
Komatsu UK has awarded Esat Kilbride crane manufacturer Konecranes UK its contract to supply three cranes for its Chester-Le-Street Excavator production facility.
News from Konecranes (UK) ( 4 November 2002)
Rodless cylinders offer pneumatic benefits
Pneumatic rodless cylinders are becoming widely accepted as a competitive advantage and offering space saving benefits over standard pneumatic cylinders.
News from KV ( 4 November 2002)
Brochure details modular mixing system facility
Brochure details an in-house design capability to upgrade and customise a modular range of off-the-shelf mixing systems to exacting user requirements.
News from Mixing Solutions ( 4 November 2002)
MMMA elects new chairman
The Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association (MMMA) has announced that Tim Albutt, Managing Director of T M A Engineering in Birmingham has been elected Chairman of the Association.
News from Metalforming Machinery Makers Association ( 4 November 2002)
FAS approves Sira Test and Certification
Sira Test and Certification has been registered as a course organiser under the Training Support Scheme run by Ireeland's FAS Training and Employment Authority.
News from Sira ( 4 November 2002)
Heartstart FR2 saves lives
Laerdal Heartstart FR2 - The most effective automatic external defibrillator available today.
News from Laerdal Medical ( 4 November 2002)
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