News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 January
to Saturday 11 January 2003
Motion control simulation package cuts time
Engineers are shortening the development cycle of motion and motor control systems using a package with a pre-built library that simulates motors, controllers, sensors, loads and voltage sources. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (10 January 2003)
Machine vision helps solutions provider win work
User Application Article Twenty machine vision sensors are helping a world-beating assembly 'solutions provider' stay competitive in the manufacture of electronic components. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (10 January 2003)
Collaboration moves ahead on automotive steels
Corus and Sumitomo Metal Industries report good progress in developing new strip steel products for the automotive industry and also in engineering steels. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (10 January 2003)
Immersion heaters have range of fitting styles
An expanded line of immersion heaters are now available in screw-plug, flange and over-the-side styles to suit most applications in the process industries.
News from Durex Industries (10 January 2003)
Planning and scheduling solution synchronises plan
User Application Article One of the UK's biggest manufacturers of rigid and cellular PVC products has invested GBP250,000 in an advanced planning and scheduling solution to practice synchronised finite planning.
News from Geac Enterprise Solutions (10 January 2003)
Colleges begin to subcontract out machining
User Application Article Educational establishments and research facilities are a significant source of subcontract machining work, particularly as many are winding down their internal facilities, as this example shows.
News from Holifield (Oxford) (10 January 2003)
Mono-solvent system protects environment
User Application Article A manufacturer of microwave amplifiers for the telecommunications industry has installed a mono-solvent cleaning system to ensure that its finishing process carries no risk to personnel.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (10 January 2003)
Parts cleaning system selection simplified
Vistors to a new website can choose from five industry sectors to make the selection of the correct parts cleaning system a simple and rapid procedure.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (10 January 2003)
Picking and placing light, porous objects
A vacuum pump and cup in one generates high vacuum flow ideal for picking up light, porous objects such as open celled foam, fabric, fibrous paper products, stencilled or screen PCBs.
News from KV (10 January 2003)
Time to get ready for Detroit upturn
The Detroit automotive scene may well be an attractive prospect for European system integrators as traditional US suppliers contract in the face of falling orders, writes Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (10 January 2003)
Check up on power supplies
A quick glance is all that's needed to confirm that power supplies are performing in line with requirements - more space savings, more reliability, and more options. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (10 January 2003)
Automatic wheel balancers hold grinding precision
User Application Article Automatic wheel balancers enable CNC valve seat grinders to maintain dimensional tolerances of under 5 microns, while producing up to 15 components a minute, 24 hours a day. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (10 January 2003)
Smith Flow Control appoints Spanish distributor
Smith Flow Control has recently appointed SETEC as its new Spanish distributor. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (10 January 2003)
Robots packed more closely together on line
User Application Article Featuring handling and welding robots operating much more closely together than usual, an underbody line for the Mercedes Benz E-Class car has been commissioned at the Sindelfingen plant.
News from TMS Produktionssysteme (10 January 2003)
Venture capital scout seeks 'old economy' firms
Venture Technologies LLC (VT) is a scouting firm that bridges the gap between startup to mid-size businesses and equity funding in the $1m - $100m sector seeks companies in the mid-west USA.
News from Venture Technologies (10 January 2003)
Turning centre has larger main spindle bore
C-axis, live tooling, sub-spindle and a larger than usual spindle bore all make this turning centre a highly flexible, value-for-money machine for bar work up to 65mm.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (10 January 2003)
Ten suppliers demonstrate manufacturing technology
Ten leading exponents in the UK's manufacturing industry are joining forces in Cambridgeshire to demonstrate technologies ranging from CAD/CAM design to cutting difficult materials.
News from Haas Automation ( 9 January 2003)
Future machine vision needs can be told
Systems integrators and other visitors are invited to tell about their future machine vision applications needs during the IPOT and Machine Vision Show, February 12th and 13th 2003.
News from Image Management Technologies ( 9 January 2003)
Rockwell hardness testers can add on Jominy tests
A manually operated fixture allows standard Rockwell hardness testers to carry out Jominy harden ability tests as precisely as machines equipped with more costly mechanised drives.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 9 January 2003)
Portable approach checks hardness efficiently
User Application Article A transmissions manufacturer has adopted a portable approach to ensure that all components rescued from defective gearboxes and drive trains are hardness tested rapidly and economically.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 9 January 2003)
You Can Have Your Cake and Eat It!
A central bakery had been looking for over three years for a suitable recipe system that would integrate directly with its main AS400 computer system and it has now found the right one.
News from Marco ( 9 January 2003)
Manufacturing a stylish car with style
User Application Article You have to hand it to Jaguar Cars - they have style - and when it comes to employing radical production technology, they have style there too, reports Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles ( 9 January 2003)
Control systems supplier has machines too
A control systems supplier and retrofitter also supplies machine tools, ranging from a precision 300x300x150mm 3D engraving/milling machine to a very large gantry, detailed on an updated website.
News from NEE Controls ( 9 January 2003)
Off-line system cuts programming times by 30%
User Application Article Not only has the Pathtrace EdgeCAM off-line programming software slashed machine programming times by 30% but its seamless integration with SolidWorks CAD is also a valuable sales tool.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 9 January 2003)
Valves supplied in wide range of materials specs
UK Process Valves has announced its appointment as a stockist, distributor of the Dafram range of Split Body and End-Entry, Floating Ball and Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves.
News from UK Process Valves ( 9 January 2003)
CNC machine shop cuts fluids consumption
User Application Article A company operating around thirty mainly CNC machines has reduced fluid consumption, cut costs and resolved health and safety issues.
News from Castrol UK ( 8 January 2003)
Sorter and grader does not bind or grip parts
Designed to feed and sort and grade components having cylindrical and spherical geometry the rolls of this unit do not bind or grip the parts and are extremely sensitive to fine tolerances.
News from Elscint Automation ( 8 January 2003)
Encoder and DRO save money in quality assessment
User Application Article An encoder and DRO offered the a turbo charger manufacturer immediate savings in both time and money in their quality assessment process of cast iron and aluminium samples. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 8 January 2003)
Palletising robots replaced manual handling
Mutltiple bag handling end effectors pick up more than one bag at a time before moving out over the pallet and placing each bag individually into position.
News from Pacepacker Services ( 8 January 2003)
Manufacturing Conference 2002 a resounding success
Pantek's annual Smart Manufacturing Conference, held in Dublin's historic Clontarf Castle, has been judged by attendees, speakers and industry commentators as extremely successful.
News from SolutionsPT ( 8 January 2003)
Forklift truck drops hydraulics
An all-electric, hydraulic-free forklift truck has replaced conventional motor and hydraulic systems by electric components and has a mast height control unit for automatic positioning. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 8 January 2003)
Asian demand for robots is on the increase
Demand for Toshiba Machine robots in Asia is in contrast to overall market trend and TM Robotics announces increased manufacture of robots to meet demand. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 8 January 2003)
Technifor appointed as laser marking distributor
Providing a complete marking-and-verification solution, users can be sure of receiving the equipment and software that best suits their need, with no concerns over compatibility issues.
News from Technifor ( 8 January 2003)
Largest wire forming and welding unit launched
Wire forming and welding machine specialist's largest machine yet built produces an infinite variety of welded and unwelded components directly from a coil, such as welded wire frames.
News from Whitelegg Machines ( 8 January 2003)
Specialist morors distributor appointed for UK
To enhance the service and support available to its users and OEMs, Crouzet has appointed CAMIS Group as a UK specialist distributor of its extensive range of small motors and gearboxes. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet ( 7 January 2003)
High performance drive has decentralized mounting
An 'all-in-one-box' high performance drive solution can be mounted on the wall, the motor, or in any standard cabinet.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 7 January 2003)
Hardness testing cells designed for steelmakers
User Application Article Two digital hardness testing machines will work automatically in materials testing cells for German and Spanish steelmakers.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 7 January 2003)
Certification set up for automation engineers
An automation equipment supplier has developed a new certification scheme for engineers and is aimed at raising standards in the automation Industry. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 7 January 2003)
Automation back up offered in motion control
To meet the industry's demands for expertise in motion control an automation equipment supplier has set up a team of experts to provide a level of support not matched elsewhere. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 7 January 2003)
Miniature interlock switches are compact
Miniature safety interlock switch is now available with more capabilities and optional features to satisfy a broader range of applications and fit smaller machines with space restrictions.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 7 January 2003)
Sensors operate reliably in small containers
Carefully engineered liquid level sensors provide reliable operation in small tanks and containers, and within a wide range of liquids.
News from Automation Products Group ( 7 January 2003)
Reliable absolute encoders have fewer parts
Absolute encoders have fewer electronic components than comparable encoders, as well as built-in monitoring functionality, and offer optimum system operation and reliability.
News from Sick Stegmann ( 7 January 2003)
Industrial pump cooler/filter extends bearing life
Ideal for high temperature applications, a new compact, free-standing, oil cooler and filter system package provides cooler pump operation to extend oil life and reduce bearing wear.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 7 January 2003)
Five-axis CAM speeds up routing
User Application Article Five-axis CAM software is delivering even faster product development for customers now that routing machine programs can be produced faster and with greater accuracy.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK ( 7 January 2003)
Direct drive linear motors suit electronics
Direct drive linear motors provide enhanced performance in electronic assembly applications when compared to traditional mechanical-based equivalents.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 7 January 2003)
High torque motors feature optimized magnetics
High torque step motors provide the highest torque per frame size available (up to 380 oz-in, 2.7Nm), making them a high performance alternative to more expensive servomotors.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 7 January 2003)
Need More Production from your Lathe?
The Grippex Bar Puller Grippex II works directly from the machine's coolant supply, needing less than 2 bar of pressure.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) ( 7 January 2003)
Bar puller reduces lathe downtimes
A revolutionary type of bar puller is said to substantially reduce component production times and feeds bar within 1,5 to 2s after the previous parting off and spindle stop operations. .
News from PCM Tooling (UK) ( 7 January 2003)
Six Sigma Caught on Video
The latest addition to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers "Manufacturing Insights" video series is Six Sigma.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 7 January 2003)
Fluke introduces the money saving 189 PLUS Pack
Fluke has combined its top-of-the range, handheld 189 Digital Multimeter (DMM), the powerful FlukeView Forms software for analysing and reporting measurement, a Toolpack meter and a carry-case. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 7 January 2003)
Ultrasonic cleaning tanks have high performance
Two additions to ultrasonic cleaning equipment include a cleaning tank and a wash/rinse system featuring a more powerful ultrasonic generator.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 7 January 2003)
NEXYGEN Materials Testing Software Leads the way
Lloyd Instruments, specialists in materials testing, has announced the worldwide launch of NEXYGEN MT v4.5 materials testing software.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 7 January 2003)
New Solution To Test Firing And Valve Breakdown
A semi-automated testing solution to test the firing mechanisms of pharmaceutical 'one shot' pressurised metered dose inhaler cannisters has been developed by Lloyd
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 7 January 2003)
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 ( 7 January 2003)
Thermal Expansion Testing from DMA
A new DMA from Triton Technology Ltd, sold exclusively in the UK by Gearing Scientific Ltd can now do thermal expansion testing (TMA) both in solvents and in air or other gases.
News from Gearing Scientific ( 7 January 2003)
Totalchrom Software Assists 21Cfr Pt 11 Compliance
A PerkinElmer publication describes the relevant portions of the 21 CFR Part 11 regulations and explains their implementation using TotalChrom Client/Server software
News from Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) ( 7 January 2003)
FAS Approves Sira For Training In Hazardous Areas
Sira Test and Certification Ltd has been registered as a course organiser under the Training Support Scheme run by FAS (Foras Aiseanna Saothair)
News from Sira ( 7 January 2003)
Go Beyond Six Sigma with Specialized DOE
Design-Expert 6.0 software for design of experiments (DOE) from Stat-Ease provides engineers, researchers and quality professionals with the power to go beyond standard six sigma goals
News from Stat-Ease ( 7 January 2003)
Audi aluminium car production streamlined
Over 200,000 vehicles are now built with all aluminium body shells by Audi and a new process ensures future production is more streamlined than ever before.
News from Volkswagen Group United Kingdom ( 6 January 2003)
Breakthrough in ERP software claimed
A major breakthrough in ERP software offer manufacturers unique, highly visible and instant access to real-time information, web-based exception reporting and decision-making aids.
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 6 January 2003)
All-plastic container holds heavy fluids
An all-plastic intermediate bulk container features a one-piece, rugged plastic base for the safe shipping and storage of heavy weight fluid products with specific gravity ratings up to 1.6.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co ( 6 January 2003)
Updated catalogue describes container products
A range of rugged bulk containers, utility trucks, carts, tanks and other products are described in an updated catalogue.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co ( 6 January 2003)
Engine plant improves power factor correction
User Application Article By having an efficient power factor, substantial savings are made, stresses are reduced and there are some financial savings achieved in power consumption through reduced transformer losses.
News from PFC Engineering ( 6 January 2003)
Auto-balancer continually counteracts imbalance
Auto-balancer continually counteracts imbalance in rotating machinery and reduces machine problems and the incidence of 'white finger' occurring with the use of power tools. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 6 January 2003)
Mission critical documents faxed
One of the most diversified steel mini-mills in the US has achieved exceptional value for faxing mission critical documents with using Oracle connector software.
News from STR Software ( 6 January 2003)
SL material combines high temp and toughness
Believed to be the first to combine high temperature with toughness, a stereolithography material is designed to improve the functional testing of digitally manufactured components.
News from 3D Systems ( 6 January 2003)
Cryovac heat and serve
Cryovac Simple Steps Heat-and-Serve package brings quality and convenience home for dinner Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 6 January 2003)
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