News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 March
to Saturday 8 March 2003
Brochure and CD highlight automation capabilities
Brochure and CD highlight custom designed systems for automated assembly ranging from simple semi-automated workstations to complete integrated assembly systems.
News from AB Precision (Poole) ( 7 March 2003)
Kaizen and how to reduce office costs
A new book from the American Society for Quality, Office Kaizen: Transforming Office Operations into a Strategic Competitive Advantage, shows companies how they can reduce costs in the office.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 7 March 2003)
Cimage Novasoft becomes Gold certified Partner
Cimage NovaSoft is a new member in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program due to its proven track record of developing robust and reliable software products.
News from Cimage Novasoft ( 7 March 2003)
EDM solutions support AutoCAD 2004
Cyco Software has announced that AutoManager Meridian 2003 and AutoManager TeamWork 2003 will have full support for AutoCAD 2004.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 7 March 2003)
Extruders kept in alignment and save costs
Extruder alignment system provides producers in the plastics, rubber and aluminium industries with the means of making considerable cuts in maintenance and service costs.
News from Fixturlaser ( 7 March 2003)
Heated wash is regulated efficiently
A special sump-pumping facility has been designed for the latest two-stage automatic conveyorised aqueous wash and dry system to regulate the cleaning efficiency of the heated wash solution. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 7 March 2003)
Fume extraction system keeps in step
Soldering extraction and filtration systems can be fully integrated with machinery so the system will start and stop automatically with the equipment it is being used on. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech ( 7 March 2003)
CD removes guesswork from rodless cylinder choice
A leading pneumatic solutions manufacturer has produced a new software package, as a CD, which allows designers and specifiers to take the guesswork out of Rodless Cylinder selection.
News from KV ( 7 March 2003)
Molded details simplify container identification
Versatile shipping and storage containers feature permanent, molded-in serial numbers, FDA/FDA/USDA codes, company logos, addresses and other graphics, letters and numbers.
News from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co ( 7 March 2003)
Cordless hammer drill offers more torque
Several enhanced features designed to increase performance of a cordless hammer drill driver include higher torque and increased motor power.
News from Metabo ( 7 March 2003)
Pattern and toolmaker appoints business manager
NPL Technologies, Nuneaton based and the world's largest pattern and toolmaker, has appointed John Argyle, 51, as Business Development Manager.
News from NPL Technologies ( 7 March 2003)
TSYS Selects Exstream Software's Dialogue
User Application Article To Personalise 100 Million Cardholder Statements Produced Monthly One of World's Largest Transaction Processors Uses Dialogue to Integrate Highly Targeted Marketing Campaigns
News from Exstream Software ( 7 March 2003)
Agile Introduces 2 Axis Max3020 With Firewire
Agile Systems MAX3020 combines 2 axis of digital servo amplifiers with DSP motion control, and serial network in the smallest form factor possible for truly distributed motion control applications.
News from Agile Systems ( 7 March 2003)
Take Uncertainty out of Measurement Uncertainty
The purpose of measurements is to numerically characterize the state or performance of a physical process.
News from American Technical Publishers ( 7 March 2003)
FasTest Introduces Ultra-Quick Dry Leak Test
FasTest expands its connector product capability with the introduction of an ultra-fast dry leak detection system.
News from FasTest ( 7 March 2003)
Kit Includes Electrical Test Tool
Fluke is offering a 17% saving on a rugged and reliable kit designed for technicians and engineers tasked with troubleshooting, maintenance and servicing across a wide range of industres. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 7 March 2003)
Fastool Project Gets The Go-Ahead
GTMA announces 3.5m Euro European funding for project to slash set-up times by half.
News from GTMA ( 7 March 2003)
Mount Steel Indexing Plungers Offered By J.W.Winco
J.W. Winco, a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, has announced it now offers Plate Mount Steel Indexing Plungers.
News from Winco ( 7 March 2003)
Analysis and Reporting for Signal Analyzer
The Agilent 35670A 2- or 4-channel portable FFT dynamic signal analyzer is now supported by m+p international's SmartOffice software.
News from M+P International ( 7 March 2003)
Free Trial version of the new SmartOffice
SmartOffice is m+p international's complete solution for noise and vibration measurement, analysis and reporting.
News from M+P International ( 7 March 2003)
Redesign for Mecmesin Range
Mecmesin has announced that the company's best-known products have been re-engineered and re-designed. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 7 March 2003)
The Surfactant Potentiometric Analysis Collection
The methods for the determination of surfactant activity in raw materials, cooling lubricants, washing agents, cleaners and cosmetics by potentiometric titration are available in SURFPAC. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 7 March 2003)
Automate Your Senses
Presearch has launched a range of sensor array systems that will offer a simple, cost effective solution to Food or Pharmaceutical Formulation Chemists.
News from Presearch ( 7 March 2003)
New Swagelok Modular Platform Offering
New Swagelok modular platform components make it easy to develop and assemble complete process analyzer and sample-handling systems using an ANSI/ISA 76.00.02* - compliant miniature modular design.
News from Swagelok ( 7 March 2003)
Operators get Easy Movement
The Universal Drive from Zed Systems is designed to easily fit to an assortment of trucks and trolleys to provide ease of movement for the operator.
News from Zed Systems ( 7 March 2003)
'Power Drive' For Hand Pallet Trucks
Power Drive can be installed to hand pallet trucks to ease the strain and pain of moving goods.
News from Zed Systems ( 7 March 2003)
Easy to use toolroom lathe has CNC flexibility
A range of easy-to-use toolroom standard flat bed lathes now includes a landmark two-axis CNC/manual lathe design with the production capabilities and flexibility of a CNC machine.
News from TS Harrison and Sons ( 6 March 2003)
World machine tool survey published
A US world machine tool survey shows Japan and the USA having suffered the largest drops in machine tool consumption during 2002, reflected by similar falls in machine tool production.
News from Metalworking Insiders Report ( 6 March 2003)
Sales engineer makes his entrance
Monday 3 March was a double celebration for Darren Wilkins who started his new job on his 38th birthday following promotion to south eastern sales engineer for NC Engineering of Watford. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 6 March 2003)
Software deal will design composite bodies
Under a $1.4 million deal, FiberSIM software will be used primarily to design and manufacture composite body parts for the Renault F1 Team cars.
News from Vistagy ( 6 March 2003)
Wire thread inserts save on manufacturing costs
Using helical wire thread inserts on the production lines has saved Automotive manufacturers thousands of Pounds, save weight and add strength.
News from WTI Fasteners ( 6 March 2003)
Experience The Magic Touch In Titration
Touch control or mouse click? No matter whether you operate the Titrando with the Touch Control and your fingers or via a PC and a mouse - both appearance and operation are practically identical. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 March 2003)
Introduction to Analysis of Beer
User Application Article It is estimated that British brewers brew in excess of 34 million barrels a year with the pub being the destination that most people choose to consume their beer. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 March 2003)
Moisture Content Analysis with Thermal Advantages
User Application Article The main advantages of thermal sample preparation for moisture content analysis in any materials with 832 Thermoprep are no side reactions and no contamination of the titration cell by the sample. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 March 2003)
Metrohm Saves Time for Panel Testing at Unilever
User Application Article Introduction 'Panel Testing' plays an important part in the development of many household products notably fabric washes and conditioners. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 March 2003)
Submersible Absolute Linear Feedback Encoder
Developed to meet a wide range of feedback applications, Newall's Spherosyn Absolute encoder offers accuracy down to 3 micron and resolutions to 0.1 micron.
News from Newall Electronics ( 6 March 2003)
Portable Multifunction Tester Offers Five
Robin is offering a complete electrical installation kit, comprising portable tester, holdall and accessories, that provides the five primary test functions required by BS 7671:2001.
News from Robin Electronics ( 6 March 2003)
Smarteam Has The Answer
User Application Article Chicago based BorgWarner has always enjoyed renown as a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide.
News from SmarTeam Europe ( 6 March 2003)
Shrink Cryovac TBG bag improved
Improved Shrink Cryovac TBG Bag offers a clearer view 60 percent improvement in shrink provides better optics and destination performance Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 6 March 2003)
Parting-off and grooving tools suit Swiss autos
Parting-off and grooving tools intended for precision small component production are designed for use on Swiss-type CNC sliding head machines and provide cutting widths from 0.5mm to 1.6mm..
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling ( 5 March 2003)
ATEX directive looms for hazardous dust operations
Estimates reveal that 50% of all industrial applications now contain a hazardous area of one type or another and the impending ATEX directive concentrates on the dangers. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 5 March 2003)
Shut valves and manifolds solve dispensing problem
User Application Article Shut off valves and manifolds dispense a correct mix of highly concentrated chemicals and water at a pre-set dilution to produce cleaning fluids for use in factories. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems ( 5 March 2003)
Making electrical switching tamper-proof
To prevent unauthorised or accidental switching on or off of electrical equipment a steel enclosure has been developed that locks away sockets and plugs.
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 5 March 2003)
NC program prove-outs and optimisation speed upped
A faster algorithm in a new milling verification technology gives users a much faster tool for verifying and optimising NC programs and shorten NC program prove-out. Brochure Available
News from CGTech ( 5 March 2003)
NVH chassis dynamometer tests 4x2 and 4x4 cars
User Application Article A NVH chassis dynamometer, capable of testing 4x2 and 4x4 vehicles, features rollers that provide low inertia with high acoustic performance, which dampens noise inputs.
News from Cirrus Technologies ( 5 March 2003)
Chemical characteristics cut con-rod costs
User Application Article Compared with traditional bar products, the chemical properties of a forging quality steel offer improved machinability, for example in forged and cracked automotive con-rods. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) ( 5 March 2003)
CAM machining software handles 2.5D solids
CAM software, specifically developed to handle 2.5D solids-based machining and further advance the state of the art of CNC programming, will be demonstrated at Chicago's NDES 2003.
News from Gibbs and Associates ( 5 March 2003)
Ethernet network connector withstands harshness
Specifically designed for the interconnection of devices to Ethernet networks in the harsh industrial environment, a connector uses standard screened RJ-45 plugs and sockets.
News from Harting ( 5 March 2003)
Drives and Controls show offers holiday for two
Drives and Controls, a leading industrial trade show, is to give a lucky visitor the chance to win a holiday of a lifetime for two.
News from High Point Exhibitions ( 5 March 2003)
Plant information viewed in real time
Wonderware, an operating unit of Invensys, has released Service Pack 1 for the SuiteVoyager 2.0 plant information portal, which allows for the viewing of real-time and historical information.
News from Invensys ( 5 March 2003)
Automating materials testing on a large scale
For quick and easy, large scale automation in materials testing an upgraded version of a batch testing program includes even greater flexibility in terms of automation and reporting.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 5 March 2003)
Rugged unit offers wide MIG and FCW power range
Featuring a simple to use switched type design and a rugged all metal construction, an industrial welding package can be used for MIG from as low as 40A to FCW at 300A. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 5 March 2003)
Open frame monitor is crisp and flicker-free
Brilliant, crisp flicker free images and optional resistive touchscreen produced by a 17in open frame monitor provides an excellent and user-friendly system control interface.
News from QCL Group ( 5 March 2003)
Steel industry information news service broadened
Steel industry information portal now provides visitors with as many as 50 of the latest breaking steel industry news items, and is updated as often as every 15 minutes.
News from Steelonthenet.com ( 5 March 2003)
Electrical calibration service extended
Specialist in calibration, testing and certification is able to provide an extended electrical calibration service either from its UKAS-accredited laboratory or on-site.
News from Sira ( 5 March 2003)
Join dissimilar materials with a press operation
Offering many advantages over riveting and spot welding, a press-joining technique is particularly suitable for joining coated/painted and dissimilar materials.
News from TOX Pressotechnik UK ( 5 March 2003)
Dampen vibration and save on machine life
Anti-vibration flexible bushes and mounting systems reduce the harmful effects of vibration and noise on machine life, product quality and machine operators. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 5 March 2003)
Electro-mechanical cylinders pack a powerful punch
Compact electro-mechanical cylinders provide high power density in a small package, with the cylinders approximately 40% smaller and much lighter than their standard counterparts. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 5 March 2003)
AutoVue server is now available for Sun Solaris
Cimmetry Releases Autovue For Unix-servers
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 5 March 2003)
Access to over 650,000 manuals offered
Website offers access to over 650,000 machine tool and equipment manuals and technical documentation, and a comprehensive machining pocket guide is also available.
News from Business Industrial Network ( 4 March 2003)
Precision machined parts business expands
Precision machined parts specialist Claro Precision Engineering, which is celebrating 25 years of success, and looks forward to continuing expansion, passing the GBP 5 million mark in 2008.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 4 March 2003)
Skilled patternmaker makes the most of CADCAM
User Application Article A pattern and toolmaker uses the latest CADCAM technology and traditional high quality patternmaking skills to provide its customers with a faster service at a lower cost. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 4 March 2003)
Non-metal locks suit sensitive safety areas
An IP65 lock for doors or access panels features a built-in fold-away key and is especially suited to use in sensitive safety areas where the benefits of non-metal components are required. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) ( 4 March 2003)
CAM software programs 2-4 axis wire-EDM machines
CAM software maker has announced that enhanced capabilities or programming 2- through 4-axis Wire-EDM CNC machines are now available.
News from Gibbs and Associates ( 4 March 2003)
CAM developments for 5-axis machining demonstrated
The latest CNC programming capabilities of CAM software, with 19 dedicated 5-axis machining strategies, were presented to 60 visitors at a one-day open house held recently by Hurco. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe ( 4 March 2003)
Accredited standardising machines introduced
Accredited standardising machines allow users to trace the calibration of all their in-house hardness testers directly to the official hardness reference source.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 4 March 2003)
Circulator/cooler maker extends free warranty
Julabo has announced that all of its customers will get a free warranty extension up to 24 months or a maximum of 10,000 operating hours on all Julabo instruments purchased from 01/01/2003.
News from Julabo Labortechnik ( 4 March 2003)
High-accuracy micrometers check fast targets
With a measurement accuracy down to +/-0.0005mm and a 2400 per second sample speed, a range of high-speed, high-accuracy intelligent micrometers are ideal for fast moving targets.
News from Keyence (UK) ( 4 March 2003)
Flameproof flowmeter offers ultimate protection
A competitively priced, explosion-protected signal converter in a flameproof housing opens up a wide range of flow measurement possibilities.
News from Krohne ( 4 March 2003)
Delivery system puts cap on bottle problem
User Application Article FLC containers and a bottle cap delivery system have replaced a labour-intensive manual system, which necessitated removing small bags of caps from expendable one-trip packaging.
News from LINPAC Materials Handling ( 4 March 2003)
Robust force gauges offer many features
Two force gauges feature robust cases, an invertible digital matrix display, analogue 'trend bar' indicating total load, fast data acquisition rates, dual peak facility and other developments. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 4 March 2003)
Profile projectors link to geometric analysis unit
Data from a projected clear, accurate and bright image can be transmitted from a profile projector to a geometric data/analysis unit. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 4 March 2003)
Funding won to refurbish moulder and set up IT
Six days' support funding was won for rubber and plastics moulding company to refurbish an injection moulder and establish IT and Web-based strategies.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 4 March 2003)
Surface grinder developed for automatic cycling
A two-axis surface grinder has been specifically developed for automatic cycling with CNC control of the cross-saddle and wheeldressing allowing three different operations to be done in one.
News from 600 Centre ( 4 March 2003)
Modular packaging system reduces product costs
User Application Article In handling different product sizes and formats, in both primary and secondary packaging, a modular packaging system has significantly reduced costs for a chocolate product manufacture.
News from Bosch SIG Pack Systems ( 4 March 2003)
US EDM subcontractor unveils new website
Twin City EDM has unveiled its new and improved web site, that features service descriptions, list of awards, and specific machine capabilities.
News from Twin City EDM ( 4 March 2003)
Oil level monitoring kit minimises pump damage
Rugged oil level monitoring kit, that is easy to assemble, helps minimize costly process interruptions and pump damage.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 4 March 2003)
Bevel gear boxes and sets offer flexibility
A range of bevel gearboxes and gear sets is designed to provide the flexibility, precision, performance and reliability required in modern power transmission and automation applications. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 4 March 2003)
Torsional tester is designed for many materials
A new generation of testing machines to study the torsional influence on materials and components feature easy operation, flexibility and accuracy in testing metallics, plastics and products. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines ( 4 March 2003)
Environmental advantage wins fluids contract
User Application Article Because a synthetic cutting fluid established an environmental advantage against competitors, a gearbox manufacturer has changed over to the supplier for all its fluid management needs.
News from Castrol UK ( 3 March 2003)
Process hardens and protects magnesium, aluminium
User Application Article Surface treatment process is building quite a reputation as the preferred treatment for magnesium and aluminium alloys, providing the hardest and most corrosion resistant surfaces.
News from Keronite ( 3 March 2003)
Business simulation softweare enhanced
Latest business simulation enhancements cover, in particular, improved flexibility for complex labour and resource management and a new dynamic variable concept.
News from Lanner Group ( 3 March 2003)
Interlock switch now has manual latch release
A heavy-duty safety interlock switch now has a manual latch release mechanism that is ideal for vibrating guards or where other factors may cause unwanted removal of the actuator from the switch.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 3 March 2003)
CNC delivered quickly satisfied urgent job demand
User Application Article The machining capacity and capability, as well as the quick delivery of a two-axis semi-CNC lathe enabled Colcrete Eurodrill to meet urgent demand for over 11,000 drilling and casing systems.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 3 March 2003)
Hybrid linear/ballscrew HMC shortens cycle times
Hybrid horizontal machining centre is 25% less of cost of an all-linear axis drive HMC and offers cycle times of typically one third faster than all-ballscrew axis driven types.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery ( 3 March 2003)
Cryovac heat and serve award
Cryovac Simple Steps Heat-and-Serve Package garners top recognition from the Flexible Packaging Association innovative package receives highest achievement award for packaging excellence Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 3 March 2003)
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