News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 January
to Saturday 25 January 2003
Package system centralises on-pack coding
User Application Article Package Coding Management System is eliminating the risk of product recalls due to coding errors and allows centralised network control of on-pack coding, without excessive manual data input.
News from Claricom (24 January 2003)
Software solves complex vision tasks efficiently
High-performance vision software tools now includes a suite of geometric measurement tools and a data analysis tool to enable users solve complex vision tasks more efficiently. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (24 January 2003)
Mould making practices and design changes reviewed
The GTMA, BPF and IOM3 are jointly sponsoring the 2003 Mouldmaking Conference in Coventry, which examines the changes taking place in the industry, including business and technical presentations .
News from GTMA (24 January 2003)
Control bus system design simplified
Digital transducer electronics with Profibus DP V1 provides a user-friendly solution when designing a bus system where the role of the PLC and the tasks of its connected slaves have to be decided. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (24 January 2003)
Insert grooving tools halve machining time
User Application Article Substitution of a machining process using an insert type grooving/slotting cutter has reduced machining time on highly alloyed aerospace components from around 100 hours to 44 hours.
News from Horn Cutting Tools (24 January 2003)
Japanese bank supports Brazil's steel industry
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed loan agreements totalling US$39 million with Companhia Siderurgica de Tubarao (CST), which operates steel mills in Brazil.
News from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (24 January 2003)
Manager appointed to advanced moulding systems
Holger Mensler has taken over as manager of the Advanced Systems product unit (PET and Optical Disc) at Krauss-Maffei Kunststofftechnik, Munich.
News from Krauss-Maffei Kunststofftechnik (24 January 2003)
Clear coat moulding trim and decor with PU
Clear coat moulding of polyurethane using high-pressure moulding technology offers a high quality, but cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (24 January 2003)
Compact pneumatic cylinders are much shorter
Compact pneumatic cylinders are purpose designed to provide efficient use of available space and are significantly shorter than conventional ones.
News from KV (24 January 2003)
Robots packed in like peas in a pod
User Application Article Twin-robot packing cell has been squeezed into very small area to save the two operators in the adjacent cell the arduous task of stacking products into boxes by hand.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (24 January 2003)
Compact computer covers demanding automation
A compact, high performance, industrial computer provides more than enough power and flexibility for the most demanding factory automation applications.
News from Pro-face UK (24 January 2003)
Powerful cleaner operates soundly
Following extensive acoustic laboratory development work and field trials, a new model of acoustic cleaner is claimed to be the most powerful of its type.
News from Primasonics International (24 January 2003)
Non-contact system measures rotation accurately
Patented capacitive technique provides a high accuracy, non-contact, no friction solution to measuring rotary displacements of shafts. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (24 January 2003)
Easy to use menu takes site visitor to the product
A searchable product database features a new website that has an easy to use menu system that takes you straight to the display, control and automation product family.
News from Spectra Displays (24 January 2003)
Shell acquires Italian metal working lubricants
Shell has acquired Italian specialist metal working lubricant company, Sinol, to expand the number of products and lubricant related services they provide to European metal working companies. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (24 January 2003)
Save CAD drawings as vector PDF
Manufacturers can convert their CAD drawings into the popular PDF file format for fast and secure emailing to clients and colleagues who need to view them.
News from Softcover International (24 January 2003)
Welding technology centre advises on new processes
To mark its 30th anniversary, TPS-Fronius has decided to open a third welding technology centre, featuring advice and applications on advanced processes, in the UK.
News from TPS-Fronius (24 January 2003)
Know where the tooling is, and doing its job
Recent enhancements to a tool data management product range reinforce the confidence for companies of every size that the right tool is in the right place at the right time.
News from Walter GB (24 January 2003)
Semi-CNC lathe frees up product design
User Application Article Not only has the installation of a semi-CNC lathe enabled a yacht builder to reduce its bought-in turned parts, but the machine has given new-found freedom in component design and manufacture.
News from ACI (UK) (24 January 2003)
Brochure details flexibility of motion system
The wide choice of options available with Hepco's recently re-launched DualVee Motion Technology System is fully detailed in a new 24-page brochure. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (23 January 2003)
Pallet stacker handles heavy loads
The handling of seriously high loads is the purpose of a pallet stacker is designed to accommodate up to 30 pallets in two sizes. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (23 January 2003)
Clamp collars made in-house gives supply control
Making clamp collars with captive screws in-house gives full control over supply but also allows the company to apply its own quality standard to this increasingly popular product. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (23 January 2003)
CMMs reap benefits for aerospace parts maker
User Application Article By investing in four co-ordinate measuring machines a civil and military aerospace components producer is reaping benefits not just in the inspection departments but on the shop floor too.
News from LK (23 January 2003)
Cutting cool, and consistently, without foaming
User Application Article Consistently proven not to foam at high pressure, a cutting coolant has been specified again, together with a central coolant filtration system, by a Spanish IC engine producer.
News from Master Chemical Europe (23 January 2003)
Paint systems supplier appoints project director
Mercia Systems, supplier of painting robots, spray and automation equipment to the manufacturing and plastics industries, has appointed a projects director.
News from Mercia Systems (23 January 2003)
Optimising and automating complex plant procedures
Targetted at optimising and automating complex plant procedures, a software package can be used to fully automate an application or to support operating staff.
News from MTS (23 January 2003)
Oxide buildup prevented on tool heat treatment
Helping to protect tools and parts from scale and oxide buildup during heat treating in atmospheric furnaces, a tool wrapping product is available at an even higher temperature.
News from Precision Brand Products (23 January 2003)
Low cost control and free software offered
To make the benefits of the latest PLC technology available for every application from tail lifts on vehicles to water treatment, a PLC and free software is being made available at low cost.
News from Rockwell Automation (23 January 2003)
Electronic information delivery software bought
STR Software was recently awarded another contract from Domtar Papers to implement a third instance of AventX UNIX, an electronic information delivery software product.
News from STR Software (23 January 2003)
Connect tablet PCs with corporate servers
Wireless software architecture allows mobile users to access and modify server data in real time, and mobile workgroups can quickly and easily interact with corporate information.
News from Syware (23 January 2003)
Advanced CNC pressbrake unblocks production
User Application Article Although a fabricator admits that the 'headline price' of advanced CNC press brakes had dissuaded him in the past, an advanced press brake proved to be the only way to unblock production bottlenecks. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (23 January 2003)
Forces combine to laser sinter steels and alloys
Laser systems supplier and a developer of fast prototyping systems are cooperating to develop laser-sintering of complex parts in a variety of metals including tool steels, SS and titanium. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (23 January 2003)
Dryer eliminates rusty crown corks at brewery
User Application Article A complete stand-alone dryer unit - integrated into an existing line with minimal disruption - solved a rusty crown cork problem for a Russian brewery. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (22 January 2003)
Linear welding system produces thin wall SS tubes
A linear welding system is suitable for welding 0.1mm and above stainless steel sheets into thin wall tubes and pipes of up to 500mm length.
News from Arcraft Plasma Equipments (I) Pvt (22 January 2003)
Casebooks state the case for SPC software
Five free statistical process control casebooks contain practical, real-life examples of where SPC has created major benefits over a wide range of applications - industrial and scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (22 January 2003)
Making motor and drive technology plain
A new book demystifies motor and drive technology used in today's modern manufacturing processes, and among various technology aspects, compares the merits of AC and DC.
News from American Technical Publishers (22 January 2003)
New spindle drive delivers the ultimate accuracy
Brushless direct drive spindles are ideal for high accuracy applications such as in disk drive testing, imaging and precision wafer inspection, offering precise angular positioning. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (22 January 2003)
Motion control specialist covers wide range
Specialising in electrical rotating components for motion control, such as motors and drives, this company is is recognised for its expertise in a wide range of applications.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (22 January 2003)
Locking rings used under especially high loads
Sealing/locking rings can be used on their own or with a toothed collar ring for especially high loading applications, e g when using 8.8 and 10.9 bolts.
News from Challenge (Europe) (22 January 2003)
Simulation includes high pressure diecasting
New high pressure die casting capabilities and thermo-mechanical interface are included in a most comprehensive casting simulation solution.
News from ESI Group (22 January 2003)
Fixture enables hardness tests in narrow tapers
User Application Article A special fixture enables hardness tests to be carried out deep inside narrow internal tapers on spindles for a machine tool builder.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (22 January 2003)
Container discharges adhesives, paints rapidly
IBC container design promotes the rapid, consistent flow and complete discharge of water-based adhesives, paints, coatings and other liquid or viscous non-regulated materials.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co (22 January 2003)
Moldflow acquires CPI, France
Moldflow Corporation has acquired the ongoing operations of French production monitoring systems supplier Controle Processus Industriels (CPI).
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (22 January 2003)
Advanced analytical techniques expand simulation
One of the key papers at the Mouldmaking 03 Conference on 20 February will will show how advanced analytical techniques are pushing the boundaries in areas such as 3D simulation.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (22 January 2003)
Showroom dedicated to pre-owned CNC lathes
NC Engineering has set up a pre-owned showroom and demonstration centre for Citizen CNC sliding head automatic lathes, Boley fixed head lathes and Ikegai two/three-axis lathes in Watford. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (22 January 2003)
Nikken takes on UK distribution of Elbo Controlli
Nikken Kosakusho UK is the sole UK distributor for the Elbo Controlli range of presetting machines, high precision tool presetting equipment that were previously supported by Stellram UK.
News from Nikken Kosakusho UK (22 January 2003)
Software optimises shearing layouts, cuts scrap
A state of the art nesting software generates optimized layouts and reduces scrap generated by 2 dimensional rectangular cutting such as guillotine cutting or shearing.
News from Nirvana Technologies (22 January 2003)
Miniature valve operates in wide temperature range
A miniature ball valve for fluid instrumentation applications uses a patented one-piece seat and packing component to operate over an exceptionally wide temperature range. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (22 January 2003)
PCB assembly instructions are paperless
Integrated, real-time knowledge management capabilities and eMPower PCB Assembly and Test solutions will implement paperless work instructions for circuit board assembly.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (22 January 2003)
Schneeberger makes Time and Precision distributor
Having built Schneeberger's linear bearing products into customised systems for many years, Time and Precision has now been appointed UK distributor for the Swiss company's full range.
News from Time and Precision Industries (22 January 2003)
Turning CAD Files into PDF Documents
Bluebeam Pushbutton PDF provides scalable PDF drawings from the AutoCAD software application from Autodesk
News from Bluebeam Software (22 January 2003)
Coating thickness measurement as soon as applied
Now there is no need to wait for coatings to dry, before adjustments can be made.
News from Sencon (UK) (22 January 2003)
Feeding springs, triggers and ball bearings
User Application Article Continually updating assembly automation systems, using custom-designed vibratory feeding equipment, ensures that a leading hair trimmer manufacturer is always able to maintain production volumes.
News from Action Feed Systems (21 January 2003)
Gas spring units remove 'muscle power' need
Two new models of push type gas springs units are maintenance free and self-contained, remove the need for 'muscle power' and provide controlled opening and closing.
News from Ace Controls International (21 January 2003)
Catalogue informs on motion control solving
New 116-page technical catalogue offers specification, calculation and selection information he requires to solve his motion control problems from one easy to use source.
News from Ace Controls International (21 January 2003)
Universities offer new knowledge management tool
Researchers have developed a new knowledge management technology, intended to simplify information access and reduce the amount of process change when using knowledge management.
News from Adiuri Systems (21 January 2003)
Machine builder also offers refurbished equipment
As well as designing and supplying laser and electron beam systems for a wide range of industries, good quality used machines are occasionally available, such as this one.
News from Cradhill Industries (21 January 2003)
Delcam achieves record software sales in December
Delcam saw record monthly sales of its Power Solution CADCAM software in December, beating the previous record monthly level, set in December 2001, by more than 10%. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (21 January 2003)
Change company manufacturing focus to survive
A change of focus is needed by UK manufacturers in 2003 - otherwise many will be in real danger and will struggle for survival, says a survey that says lowering costs is not the only answer.
News from Deloitte & Touche (21 January 2003)
Models viewed and manipulated easier for CAM
Support for the 3Dconnexion SpaceBall and SpaceMouse 3-D motion controllers will provide EdgeCAM users with improved view and model manipulation tools.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (21 January 2003)
Sensor array systems have a nose for quality
Sensor array systems verify raw materials, finished products and packaging to a gold standard and detect taints and odours, allowing sample analysis to be completed in less than 3 minutes.
News from Presearch (21 January 2003)
Computers ruggedised for industrial wear and tear
Industrial computers, designed for reliable operation in tough environments and process critical applications, are based on a single board computer processor.
News from Rugged Technologies (21 January 2003)
600 Group CEO announces retirement
Tony Sweeten has announced that he is to retire from the position of Group Chief Executive, 600 Group, but will remain on the Board as an active non-executive director.
News from 600 Group (21 January 2003)
24h tool deliveries raise punch press productivity
User Application Article Scottish fabricator awards 'Supply Partner of the Year' status to its punch press tooling supplier. 24h delivery reduced user tool inventory and raised productivity.
News from Wilson Tool International (21 January 2003)
Digital dockyard to transform shipbuilding
User Application Article A research consortium is to launch a full-scale research project to simulate and optimize the entire shipbuilding lifecycle process and develop a digital shipbuilding system.
News from Delmia (20 January 2003)
Pneumatics ensure beer travels well in korea
User Application Article German handling specialist used pneumatic components at the heart of a novel packaging solution designed to protect beer bottles during transit in Korea. Brochure Available
News from Festo (20 January 2003)
Measurement consistency improved for torque
Improvements made to torque measurement equipment enable all SG full bridge amplifiers to be used for torque measurement and measurement shafts also benefit from a rotational measuring system. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (20 January 2003)
Static unseating of labels on plastics avoided
User Application Article Leading soft drinks manufacturer has installed static elimination solutions prevent labels peeling on soft drinks plastics bottles and avoid production stoppages. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (20 January 2003)
Manual vices improve part-to-part machining times
Double vice, back-to-back tombstone and tower models provide the most compact and efficient workholding family for fastest part-to-part machining time. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (20 January 2003)
Attractive monthly leasing clinched the HMC deal
User Application Article When aerospace CNC machining specialist decided to replace two HMCs the ideal one cost double that of other options, but monthly leasing agreement payments were doubly attractive. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (20 January 2003)
Providing advanced asset management capabilities
Statistics show that industrial manufacturing plants will lose more than 40 per cent of their maintenance personnel over the next five years, does industry have a strategy to cope with that? Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 January 2003)
Grumman collaborates with SME over conference
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and Northrop Grumman Corporation's Integrated Systems sector have joined forces to present a brand new conference at WESTEC 2003.
News from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) (20 January 2003)
Get wise to USA's West Coast manufacturing show
Offering a comprehensive collection of machine tools, metalworking equipment, assembly and automation technologies, software products, and job shop services, Westec show opens in March.
News from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) (20 January 2003)
Motor load controls protect machinery
Fast motor load controls designed to monitor and protect valuable industrial machinery monitors true motor power and detects common machinery problems such as overload or sudden load changes. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (20 January 2003)
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