News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 February
to Saturday 1 March 2003
Rapid prototyping service expands
Accelerated Technologies, a provider of rapid prototyping, tooling and electronic manufacturing services, has announced the acquisition of a new and larger facility in Austin, Texas.
News from Accelerated Technologies (27 February 2003)
Major orders awarded to automation provider
ATS Automation Tooling has been awarded orders valued at US $7.7 million from a major multinational, computer-electronics company.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (27 February 2003)
Baan appoints VP and UK managing director
Former SSA and PricewaterhouseCoopers senior executive Catherine Sigmar joins Baan UK from Baan's World Wide Operations and will maximise opportunities from new industrial customers.
News from SSA Global (27 February 2003)
Baan signed up 44 customers in fourth quarter
Baan finished 2002 having won business at 44 new customers during the quarter bringing the total number of new customers acquired in 2002 to 159.
News from SSA Global (27 February 2003)
Smaller manufacturers are feeling the pinch
Smaller specialist firms are being squeezed by the continuing fall in manufacturing output, particulalrly in automotive, says the UK's leading independent insolvency practitioner.
News from Begbies Traynor (27 February 2003)
Upgrade to AutoVue made easier for CAD users
Support for legacy markups and XREFS generated by Hummingbird's CAD integration and view-markup modules, makes upgrading to AutoVue an easy choice for users.
News from Cimmetry Systems (27 February 2003)
Datalogic Forms Strategic Alliance with MCL
Datalogic has announced an OEM OEM agreement with MCL Technologies for the entire MCL-Collection software suite to support Datalogic mid and high-end range portable terminals. Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning (27 February 2003)
Switch off those computers - automatically
UK companies lost a massive GBP 90 million last year by failing to complete the simplest of tasks - pressing 'off' on their computers a task that a simple device will do automatically.
News from 1E (27 February 2003)
Recycle industrial fluids and waste water easily
A simple and robust solution to recycling industrial fluids and waste water while concentrating pollutants for disposal uses a patented polymer membrane, that never clogs.
News from Finishing Techniques (27 February 2003)
Partnership combines best in gearheads, servos
A mechanical/electronic partnership combines the best in precision gearhead and servomotor technology to raise levels of torque for precision applications like machine tools and robots.
News from Goodwin Electronics (27 February 2003)
Full length magazine feeds bar up to 32mm round
A full length CNC magazine will feed round bar ranging from 3mm up to 32mm diameter and a range of spindle reduction liners eliminates worries about bar vibration.
News from Hydrafeed (27 February 2003)
Linear motion slide systems delivered in 24hr
For design engineers requiring the widest range of options available from a linear motion system, a general purpose, standard assembly system is available ex-stock for despatch in 24 hours. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (27 February 2003)
FFF machine produces functional metal parts
The new production version of a Free Form Fabrication machine enables fast production of functional metal prototypes with strict strength and temperature resistance requirements
News from HK Technologies (27 February 2003)
CNC investment streamlines collet ranges
Investment in a multi-axis turning centre and CNC grinding equipment has streamlined production of comprehensive machine tool collet ranges.
News from Holmes UK (27 February 2003)
Hardness test blocks comply internationally
Hardness test blocks traceable to both national and international standards are now available for the three most popular hardness scales: Rockwell, Vickers and Brinell.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (27 February 2003)
Add-on package avoids Vickers hardness misreads
A gauge manufacturing company has solved the common problem of misreading Vickers hardness impressions with a new add on package for micro hardness testing machines.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (27 February 2003)
Individual feeds and speeds programmed on multi
User Application Article To fight against Far Eastern low wage rates, a UK subcontractor has invested in a CNC multi-spindle automatic whose every station can have independent feeds and speeds, so compromises are avoided.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (27 February 2003)
Customised fixturing improve machining throughput
Custom workholding fixtures and tombstones designed around specific parts and processes greatly improve machining throughput while improving quality. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (27 February 2003)
Long stroke cylinders offered on short lead time
The whole manufacture, assembly and test of a 5.9m rodless cylinder was carried out in less than a day for a customer seeking a short lead time.
News from KV (27 February 2003)
Business urged to participate in skills revolution
Twenty three per cent of manufacturing companies reported gaps in workforce skills in 2002, an increase of 7 per cent on 2001, and more flexible, multi-skilled workers are wanted.
News from Learning and Skills Council (27 February 2003)
Mechanical force gauges are twice as accurate
For affordable yet accurate force measurement testing, low capacity mechanical force gauges are more economical but have twice the accuracy and resolution of existing types.
News from Lloyd Instruments (27 February 2003)
UK agency for OKK machine tools to be changed
With effect from 1st March 2003, the exclusive UK sales agency for machining centres manufactured by OKK, will transfer from Mills Manufacturing Technology to Whitehouse Machine Tools.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (27 February 2003)
Machine puts up impressive strapping performance
User Application Article After an extremely successful trial period, a leading garden products manufacturer is using an automatic machine to apply 6-8 straps to 700 packaged units/day.
News from Mosca Direct (27 February 2003)
Print head marks parts with text and graphics
User Application Article A part marking inkjet printer interface enables a part marking machine to mark substrates with text and graphics at up 1.7m/sec.
News from NEE Controls (27 February 2003)
Motion conrol job data transferred 4000x faster
By adding a USB2 interface to a range of motion control systems job data will be transferred in excess of 4000 times faster than the current system.
News from NEE Controls (27 February 2003)
Single board computer is three-in-one
Powerful single board computer is ideal for OEMS and system integrators requiring high performance graphics and offers single LAN, dual10/100 LAN or Gigabyte LAN. Brochure Available
News from Nexcom UK (27 February 2003)
Smart laser sensors answer precision sensing needs
Smart laser sensors meet challenging sensing applications, such as the reliable detection of small parts, accurate measurement of product width, and precise condition monitoring. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (27 February 2003)
Batch controller prevents pump burn out
Batch controller features a stability facility that is specifically designed to prevent the costly and time-consuming problems associated with feed or discharge pumps running dry.
News from Procon Engineering (27 February 2003)
Documents define PROFIsafe conformity rules
Two documents on PROFIsafe defines a complete set of rules that enable manufacturers, integrators, distributors, competence centres and consultants to maintain consistency in technology application.
News from Profibus Group (27 February 2003)
Welding solution makes laser integration easy
Pulsed YAG lasers, fitted with dynamic beam positioning, offer an easy package to integrate into production automation equipment for the automotive and other industries. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (27 February 2003)
Fine cutting of small diameter tubes accelerated
Using a higher speed rotary axis on a laser tube cutting machine provides even greater throughput in the fine cutting of medical devices from tube. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (27 February 2003)
Open system allows fine welding on large moulds
Laser welding repair of large plastics injection mould tools in-situ also allows a wide variety of metals to be added to tools including tool steels, stainless steels, aluminium and copper. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (27 February 2003)
Management system yields rapid results
A series of software modules, that can stand alone or form a seamless suite of manufacturing management tools, bridge the gap between betweenautomation systems and business management.
News from Rockwell Automation (27 February 2003)
AC drive provides better low-speed torque control
Easy-to-use AC drive provides superior low-speed torque control for applications up to 7.5kW and gives OEMs, machine builders performance-enhancing motor control in an easy-to-use, compact package.
News from Rockwell Automation (27 February 2003)
Sheet protector stops documents producing static
Anti static sheet protectors ensure that any A4 documents used at the work bench do not cause static damage to electronic devices.
News from Static Control Components (Europe) (27 February 2003)
Monitor achieves higher pressing defect detection
Press monitoring system collects and analyzes, in real time, up to one thousand data points from a single press operation enabling press shops to achieve new levels of defect detection.
News from Sciemetric (27 February 2003)
Combined solutions optimise CNC programming
The combined SolidWorks and SolidCAM solution allows users to optimize their CNC-programming process, resulting in faster time-to-market for manufacturing organizations and machine shops.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (27 February 2003)
Filters remove lumps from adhesives and sealants
In-line Material Filter Assemblies remove lumps and particulates from adhesives and sealants and insure the delivery of free-flowing, homogeneous material to the dispense valve.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (27 February 2003)
IT overhaul undid bottlenecks, sped time to market
User Application Article To reduce the time to market of new products by 30 percent, increase the speed of delivery to customers and strengthening its market leading position, a Swiss manufacturer overhauled its IT.
News from SmarTeam Europe (27 February 2003)
Drives maker offers systems-based solutions
Variable speed drives manufacturer offers an application-based drive solution and looks at and solves the electronic and mechanical problems as a whole.
News from Stober Drives (27 February 2003)
Recycled CNC punch and laser presses boom
Specialising in supplying 'recycled' Trumpf punching and laser machines, Severn-Broziat has declared a 100% increase in half-year sales in what is seen as a growing market.
News from Severn Manufacturing (27 February 2003)
Installing robots paid back in just six months
User Application Article Plastics injection moulder has installed two SCARA robots - instead of five-axis types - because they offer greater speed, improved accuracy and far more attractive prices. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (27 February 2003)
Intuitive welding user guidance given remotely
The welding process can now be controlled in a new way, conveniently and yet still safely - in the place which is best for the user, for example next to the welded component.
News from TPS-Fronius (27 February 2003)
Laser sintering machine is world's largest
To meet demands for larger fast prototyped parts, and larger batches, a subcontractor has installed what is believed to be the world's largest laser sintering machine.
News from 3T RPD (27 February 2003)
OKK machine tool agency to be changed
With effect from 1st March 2003, the exclusive UK sales agency for OKK machining centres will transfer from Mills Manufacturing Technology to Whitehouse Machine Tools.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (27 February 2003)
Getting a grip on heavy duty coupling bolts
A novel heavy duty bolt concept can dramatically cut costs in the mounting and dismounting of large rotating flange couplings, sometimes cutting remounting times from 3hr to three minutes. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 February 2003)
WATG selects Bluebeam pushbutton PDF
User Application Article World's number one hospitality design firm, WATG selects Bluebeam pushbutton PDF to create PDF drawings
News from Bluebeam Software (27 February 2003)
Range of flexibly mounted AC motors increased
AC induction motors from AEG with a flexible mounting design has been extended so it now covers three phase frames from IEC 80-200 and 0.55kW-30kW and single phase from IEC80-100 and 0.55kW-2.2kW.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (26 February 2003)
Updated dictionary is a 'must-have' reference work
Completely revised and expanded to reflect the latest trends in industrial instrumentation and automation, a dictionary covers the vocabulary of instrumentation, systems, and automation.
News from American Technical Publishers (26 February 2003)
Real-world fabrication problems solved readily
Providing insights, ideas, and tips for solving real-world fabrication problems in a novel question and answer format, the reader accesses easily understandable information quickly.
News from American Technical Publishers (26 February 2003)
Bolt mechanical interlocks are tamper-proof
Bolt mechanical interlocks have a novel anti-tamper design, which makes them the most practicable method of locking-on, or off, host electrical equipment such as large isolators.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (26 February 2003)
Crane manufacturer reports growth all round
Speaking of the company's 2002 performance, Gordon Adie, Managing Director of Konecranes (UK) reported growth across all of the company's crane sectors.
News from Konecranes (UK) (26 February 2003)
Compact relay integrates with Bus systems
With its single latching coil design this compact relay is ideal for inclusion in applications such as timer switches, motor controls and integration into building installation Bus systems.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (26 February 2003)
Design is better for mixing shear thinning fluids
Compared with conventional impellers, this design improves mixing performance and reduction of blend times, particularly for high-viscosity shear thinning fluids such as paints and coatings.
News from Mixing Solutions (26 February 2003)
Autodesk certifies Solid Machinist software
Pathtrace's EdgeCAM Solid Machinist programming software has been certified for use with the latest Autodesk Inventor 6 release under Autodesk Inventor certified applications programme.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (26 February 2003)
Cutting insert is ideal for long cuts
Ideal for applications machining long passes on large components a new grade combination is primarily developed for medium to roughing operations of steels and nodular cast iron.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (26 February 2003)
Pencil collets poke cutters deeper into pockets
Pencil collets allow longer overhang machining into cavities and pockets with no compromise on stability, making them particularly suited to detailed die and mould applications.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (26 February 2003)
Rigid clamping is ideal for multi-tasking machines
A secure and easy-to-operate clamping solution, that is ideal for use in turning operations on multi-tasking machine tools, now includes units designed to work at 45 degrees.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (26 February 2003)
Gaskets cut to order in more materials in 3-5 days
Following the installation of higher capacity machinery, custom cut gaskets can now be supplied in a wider range of materials and with increased speed of delivery.
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (26 February 2003)
Low-loading bag discharger solves height problem
User Application Article A solution for a major manufacturer needing a bulk bag discharger that could overcome a distinct lack of headroom uses a special low profile hoist and unloading station.
News from Spiroflow (26 February 2003)
Advanced centre designs and fast prototypes parts
User Application Article In conjunction with the Renault F1 Team, an Advanced Digital Manufacturing Centre concentrates on Formula 1 design and low-run production parts.
News from 3D Systems (26 February 2003)
Steel pallets, frames, jigs manufactured
A cost-effective manufacturing resource specialises in the manufacture of steeI pallets, frames, jigs, etc, used in transportation of components to the production lines of car assembly plants.
News from Elmetherm (26 February 2003)
KeyCorp Chooses Exstream Software's Dialogue
User Application Article One of the Nation's Largest Bank-based Financial Services Companies Uses Dialogue to Create Fully Personalized Statements and Significantly Reduce Development Costs
News from Exstream Software (26 February 2003)
Probe Needles For Wafer And Test Applications
Designed for use in wafer and hybrid test applications, the ATEK Technology range of probe needles offers high electrical conductivity and flexural strength as well as corrosion and wear resistance.
News from Atek Technology (26 February 2003)
Tecan and IDBS Launch Out-of-the-Box Automation
Tecan US and IDBS have announced the integration of the Tecan Genesis Assay Workstation and IDBS' ActivityBase data management software.
News from IDBS (26 February 2003)
Enhanced Data Access for Screening
Major enhancements from IDBS in the leading drug discovery data management software facilitate workflows for biologists, compound handlers and system administrators.
News from IDBS (26 February 2003)
Simpletech for Fastest DDR DIMMs
SimpleTech has announced the immediate availability of the PC3200 low-profile DDR DIMM modules, the fastest DDR technology available on the market today.
News from Simpletech Europe (26 February 2003)
Rugged and Cost Effective Pressure Transmitters
Sensortechnics announces a new series of industrial pressure transmitters which offer compact, lightweight and cost effective solutions for a wide range of industrial measurement applications.
News from Sensortechnics UK (26 February 2003)
Making Management Decisions with SAP BW
After the success of last year's conference, TA Cook Conferences has decided to run a new event in 2003 on the SAP Business Information Warehouse solution (BW).
News from Cook (26 February 2003)
Micro-ohmmeter offers high spec at low cost
Digital micro-ohmmeter combines advanced features such as protection up to 415V RMS at the measuring terminals and code-protected digital calibration at low cost. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (26 February 2003)
Aluminium cylinders offer expansive lifting
Single and double acting aluminium cylinders with lifting capacities of 20 to 150 tons and stroke lengths up to 250 millimeters use the latest developments in aluminium technology.
News from Enerpac (25 February 2003)
Energy management saves compressed air costs
User Application Article Delphi Automotive Systems in Sudbury challenged a compressed air systems supplier that energy cost savings of GBP 20,000 per annum could be achieved - that figure was achieved inside 12 months. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (25 February 2003)
Argentinian appointment to boost tester sales
Hardness testing specialist Indentec expects exports to South America to be boosted by a novel cross borders appointment in Argentina.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (25 February 2003)
Water jet system cuts foam and armour plate
User Application Article Having the largest waterjet cutting capacity in the UK, a graphite services provider can now cut anything from foam rubber to armour plate.
News from Ingersoll-Rand (25 February 2003)
Chuck offers better bar-feed accuracy
For bar-fed turning use, this chuck is said to be a better alternative to competing multi-bore and other collet systems in terms of gripping accuracy and rigidity.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (25 February 2003)
IT services operator takes up Microsoft agency
Microsoft Business Solutions has announced that Steria, a leading European IT services operator, has become an authorised Axapta channel partner in the UK.
News from Microsoft Dynamics (25 February 2003)
Housed bearing units reduce build times
Although originally developed over 40 years ago the housed bearing unit can truly be said to have come of age in today's highly pressurised global market for manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (25 February 2003)
Asia offers enormous QA market potential
Control China, trade fair for quality assurance, will take place for the second time in Shanghai from the 11th through the 14th of. November, 2003.
News from Schall (25 February 2003)
Superfactory ERP Evaluation Center is on-line
Site visitors can dynamically compare over 3,000 attributes of more than 35 different ERP software packages.
News from Superfactory (25 February 2003)
Is your site signage adequate and safe?
The main issues to affect site signage today are changing government guidelines, HSE directives and as ever, plain common sense, says Jon Walker who points out the advantages of good signage. Brochure Available
News from Signs and Labels (25 February 2003)
Catalogue covers office and industrial safety
The latest Safetyshop catalogue is the UK's largest single resource for safety equipment and signage solutions, covering the whole spectrum of office and industrial requirements. Brochure Available
News from Signs and Labels (25 February 2003)
Improved electrical insulation helps bearings
Bearings with increased insulation against high-frequency electrical currents offer an extended service life, improve machine uptime and reduce maintenance costs. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (25 February 2003)
Booklets help leak and test equipment selection
To help the design or quality engineer acquire the tools to determine the project's testing needs, two booklets provide basic leak and flow information to determine the testing parameters.
News from TM Electronics (25 February 2003)
Visualization And Collaboration For Hummingbird
Support for legacy markups and XREFS generated by Hummingbird's CAD integration and view-markup modules, makes upgrading to AutoVue an easy choice for users.
News from Cimmetry Systems (25 February 2003)
Auto-system checks coated steel strip surfaces
User Application Article A growing knowledge-base of defects is enabling a wide range of surface defects to be identified automatically, for the first time, in a steel strip paint coating line. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (24 February 2003)
Milling inserts get deeper into the groove
Standard three tooth milling cutters include a derivative with a reduced diameter boss, allowing interpolative milling of deeper grooves than hitherto.
News from Horn Cutting Tools (24 February 2003)
Water jet cutter develops blanks during tryouts
User Application Article In developing blanks during press tool manufacture and tryout, a toolmaker uses a high pressure water jet machine to cut the blanks to arrive at the right shape.
News from Ingersoll-Rand (24 February 2003)
Extra protection provided during welding
The new Intelligent Five Way Station Multicharger from Murex Welding Products is designed for use with Murex Air 140 and 175 breathing masks for welding, and the Albatross welding helmet. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (24 February 2003)
MIG welder offers powerful, positive wire feeding
High quality welding performance, rugged reliability, simple operation as well as positive and powerful wire feeding are the benefits offered by a MIG welding set. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (24 February 2003)
Co-operation produces single axis system
A single-axis, machine tool measurement system, featuring an encoder, digital readout, linear rail and carriage, is being offered by a joint co-operation between UK and German suppliers. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (24 February 2003)
Orbital welding company expands UK operation
Orbimatic is expanding further in the UK due to the overwhelming success of the UK Office, which was opened in June 2002.
News from Orbimatic (24 February 2003)
Notebook PC can take the knocks and bumps
A tough and stylish notebook PC with Intel Pentium 4 1.8GHz-M SpeedStep Processor, 256MB SDRAM, 30GB HDD, 13.3in TFT colour display is designed to deal with being dropped, bumped and other abuse.
News from Rugged Technologies (24 February 2003)
Key-exchange interlocks ensure safe valve use
Whenever valves are actuated pneumatically, hydraulically or electrically key-exchange interlocks can be easily integrated into the actuator operation. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (24 February 2003)
Restructuring includes customer support change
A major re-structuring of StarragHeckert UK by managing director Paul Maynard combines the customer support operation under newly appointed general manager Nigel McLean.
News from StarragHeckert UK (24 February 2003)
Compact robot offers low-cost automation entry
A compact robot pallet-changer will allow companies to gain the advantages of full automation of milling and EDM machine tools at a lower-cost entry point than ever before.
News from System 3R (UK) (24 February 2003)
German group to acquire Spanish hot dip galvaniser
ThyssenKrupp Stahl AG signed a contract with the Arcelor group under which ThyssenKrupp Stahl will acquire 75.5% of the shares in the Spanish hot dip galvanizer Galmed.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (24 February 2003)
Toolmaker's end-of-year figures are good
Considering the current trading difficulties in Europe and the US, unaudited figures for 2002 reveal that toolmaker Walter consider results were "good" for the year.
News from Walter GB (24 February 2003)
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