News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 April
to Saturday 19 April 2003
CNC lathe insurance cover offered at fixed price
A fixed price for five years of insurance cover against mechanical and electrical breakdown, which also includes accidental damage and operator error, is available for Colchester CNC lathes.
News from Colchester-Harrison (18 April 2003)
CNC servo magazine barfeed fits any CNC lathe
Short CNC servo magazine barfeed can be interfaced to any make of CNC lathe, and can feed bars up to 80mm diameter, up to 1800mm long, and incorporates the latest type of servomotor and servo control.
News from Hydrafeed (18 April 2003)
Reduce your asset
An asset support programme offers advanced lubrication technology with bespoke support systems to enable clients to effectively schedule and control lubrication. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (18 April 2003)
Measurement system uses multiple sensor techniques
Complete, easily re-configurable multi-channel system can be used for measuring displacement, vibration, thickness, high-speed motion, spindle error motions and more.
News from Lion Precision (18 April 2003)
Control relay trainer kits donated to school
To help raise GBP 50,000 towards achieving the status of a Specialist School for Engineering and Technology, Moeller Electric has donated over GBP 2,500 worth of Easy control relay trainer kits.
News from Moeller Electric (18 April 2003)
Direct drive stage has 0.0001 deg resolution
Delivering outstanding precision positioning performances, a rotation stage incorporates direct drive technology and features a very compact, low profile and light-weight design. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Controle Spectra-Physics (18 April 2003)
Automatic system feeds and stacks spring washers
Feeding and magazine system will singulate spring washers, feed them in an oriented position, and then automatically drop them onto a magazine pole.
News from OKU Automatik (18 April 2003)
Isolators designed for intrinsically safe circuits
An innovative and future-leading series of modules for intrinsically safe circuits, an isolator series has two input channels; all standard analogue and digital signals are accommodated.
News from Stahl (18 April 2003)
Smallest variable speed drive packs power
A compact variable speed drive is one of the smallest and can be installed side-by-side as cabling is from the top and bottom of the units.
News from TM Automation (18 April 2003)
Grinding machine builder uses single tool supplier
User Application Article By entering into a single-supplier tooling agreement a machine tool manufacturer is not only forecasting cost savings of at least 10 per cent but also lead and cycle time reductions.
News from Walter GB (18 April 2003)
General Dynamics contract for Epic Data
User Application Article Epic Data Announces Contract with General Dynamics Electric Boat
News from Epic Data International (18 April 2003)
Meet The New Packaging Standard
On January 23rd, 2003, UKAS made a formal presentation to the first organisations to be accredited as Certification Bodies against the new BRC/IOP Packaging Standard.
News from FIT-R (18 April 2003)
Online Ion Chromatograph
Metrohm has added the new 821 Online IC to complement its existing lines of On-line equipment and laboratory instrumentation. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 April 2003)
First Among Equals
RSSL Select QA has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service as a Certification Body to BS EN45011:1998 The General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems fo
News from RSSL Select QA (18 April 2003)
Lens Testing at a Fraction of the Price
Wells Research and Development (WRD) today announced OpticStudio, a new lens testing system that the performance of optical lenses at a fraction of the price of today's automated systems.
News from Wells Research and Development (18 April 2003)
Video demonstrates effective, lean supply chain
Video shows how John Deere created a successful partnership with one of its suppliers and shows how to develop better relations with suppliers and how to manage their supply chains.
News from American Technical Publishers (17 April 2003)
Retired from CNC? Time to be a consultant!
Brains and Brawn is searching for former CNC machine tool salesmen to work as Independent consultants - an opportunity for retired or semi-retired CNC machine tool salesmen.
News from Brains And Brawn CNC Machine Tool Buying Consult (17 April 2003)
Investment in latest CNC turning keeps the work in
User Application Article The subcontract metalcutting business is changing fast with ever-growing pressures on lead time reduction and delivery and tighter margins. To stay, you have to invest, says a subcontractor.
News from Colchester-Harrison (17 April 2003)
Dynamic machine tools demonstrate savings
A workshop to demonstrate a flexible way of saving time and increasing productivity, will focus on linear motor driven CNC lathes, 5-axis machining and the latest high performance tooling.
News from DMG (UK) (17 April 2003)
Diecasting dry release agent speeds cycle times
A dry release agent, for alloy diecasting and squeeze casting, shows faster cycle times and excellent repeatability, while blowing and cooling are no longer required and die life is extended. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (17 April 2003)
Food grade grease withstands higher temperatures
Designed to withstand temperatures up to 260degC, food grade grease assures long-term or life-time lubrication for bearings, valves, slides, load rollers and sprocket bearings. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (17 April 2003)
Customer demand increases power monitoring by 37%
Significant increase in demand for power monitor products is a direct result of the Climate Change Levy, a commitment made by developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2%. Brochure Available
News from Livingston UK (17 April 2003)
Rod mill finishing speed to run at 112m/sec
Chinese rod mill will produce a variety of carbon and low alloy steels with a product size range of 5.0mm to 22.0mm with a guaranteed finishing speed of 112 meters per second.
News from Morgan Construction Company (17 April 2003)
FMC uses full 5-axis to machine wing ribs
User Application Article A flexible machining cell comprising two five-axis, horizontal machining centres and materials handling system is dedicated to the production of 40 of the 124 Airbus A380 wing ribs. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (17 April 2003)
Data acquisition CPUs plug in and are ready to go
CPUs intended for data acquisition and telemetry applications require no user programs. Simply plug them in, connect field wiring and power up. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (17 April 2003)
NURBS CAD/CAM launch coincides with Solidworks OK
Coinciding with the launch of its XP Series of CAD/CAM solutions for designing and machining NURBS surfaces and solid models, OneCNC has gained the status of SolidWorks Solution Partner.
News from OneCNC (17 April 2003)
Start-up metrology company brings wide experience
Start-up company has a portfolio of world-class German, Swiss and Japanese products set to redefine how engineering companies purchase dimensional metrology products.
News from Wessex Metrology (17 April 2003)
Practical Rheology and Methodology seminar
Brookfield Viscometers will again be hosting their annual Rheology and Methodology seminar at the Holiday Inn, Coventry On the 14th May 2003.
News from Brookfield Viscometers (17 April 2003)
New Sampler Improves Oil Processing Reliability
A Jiskoot oil sampling system has provided a reliable and compact replacement for an old autosampler, at a Teesside plant, which receives unstable crude oil from offshore platforms.
News from Jiskoot (17 April 2003)
Shipboard Custody Transfer Sampler
The Jiskoot Shipboard Sampling System collects flow proportional representative samples at the exact point of custody transfer for assessment of the water content of crude oil or refined products.
News from Jiskoot (17 April 2003)
Custom Engineered Systems Also Available
High density, high accuracy and versatility to accommodate different part sizes are benefits of Kurt's new standard SeraLock Towers, Pallets and WedgeLock workholding modules. Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (17 April 2003)
Restructuring At Leading Valve Supplier
As part of a strategic restructuring, leading specialist valve manufacturer, Sudmo, have appointed Colin Bear as Commercial Manager for their UK operation.
News from Sudmo UK (17 April 2003)
Compliance Solution For Harmonics And Flicker
The new HA1600 and AC1000 from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) offer a complete solution for in-house compliance quality measurements of current waveform harmonics and flicker.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (17 April 2003)
Aerosol can sprays lubricant upside down
A general-purpose lubricant now comes in an aerosol that sprays upside down, and so simplifies the lubrication of difficult-to-access machine parts.
News from Ambersil (16 April 2003)
Mechatronics maker appoints business manager
Mark Turvey has been appointed Business Development Manager for Colchester based Astralux Dynamics.
News from Astralux Dynamics (16 April 2003)
Advanced AC drive offers versatile platform
Advanced AC drive provides true vector control with Windows programming to support advanced applications and hardware can be configured with more I/O, EMC filtering and fieldbus. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (16 April 2003)
Lubricants developed for high rate hydroforming
User Application Article A major hydroforming press builder asked for new high performance lubricants that would match the latest developments in high production rate deformation process.
News from Castrol UK (16 April 2003)
Laser scanning control software sorts out data
Laser scanning control software offers rapid methods for easy analysis of large volumes of data resulting from the inspection of, for example, pressed automotive panel components. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (16 April 2003)
Circuit breaker selectively protects circuits
Novel electronic, rail-mounted circuit breaker selectively protects individual component circuits powered by SMPS and maintains productivity in manufacturing plants. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (16 April 2003)
Cylinders reduce costs and lead times
User Application Article Pneumatic components and systems configured for a leading supplier of solids handling containment systems have the objective of reducing costs and shortening time-to-market. Brochure Available
News from Festo (16 April 2003)
Website includes pneumatic system applications
A new website, launched by an international pneumatics and automation company dedicated to its UK operation, includes application examples as well as news on products and systems. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (16 April 2003)
Lead acid batteries have front access terminals
For mounting within 19 inch enclosures and suited to industrial and communication type applications, lead acid batteries have front access terminals for easier installation and maintenance.
News from IBT Power (16 April 2003)
Injection moulded composite used in door module
User Application Article Long glass fibre reinforced polypropylene composite provides high performance cost-reducing foundation for new Mazda 6 and future door modules.
News from LNP Engineering Plastics Europe (16 April 2003)
Highly dynamic motion control to cycle at 5-10ms
Development of a high-performance realtime solution for highly dynamic motion control applications under PROFInet will achieve cycle times of 5 to 10 ms.
News from Profibus Group (16 April 2003)
'Innovation Factory' to give fast-track support
The East Midland's "Innovation Factory", which will provide SMEs within the region with fast track support for business acceleration, is to be launched at the Pera Innovation Park.
News from Pera (16 April 2003)
Deburring device designed for robotic use
A quite, powerful, variable power air motor drives an end-of-arm robotic device for burr removal, finishing, and polishing operations on metals, plastics, and other materials.
News from Robotic Accessories Division (16 April 2003)
Lasers perform fine medical equipment work
Fine welding, fine cutting and laser marking in a very wide range of materials can be automated with ease to assist in the manufacture of medical devices. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (16 April 2003)
Magnetic safety switches have IP67 protection
Magnetic Safety Switches, which come complete with an integral Brad Harrison cable connection, have IP67 protection.
News from Safety Systems Technology (16 April 2003)
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC - are you prepared?
Equipment manufacturers, users, operators and systems integrators will all need to ensure that they are fully aware of the new requirements of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
News from Sira (16 April 2003)
Manufacturing gets no gain from foreign R and D
Research says privately funded R and D brings real gains to UK manufacturing industry but finds no gain from foreign R and D.
News from Warwick Business School (16 April 2003)
CSI Wireless Reaches Supply Agreement with AGCO
CSI Wireless, a provider of advanced wireless and GPS technologies, has reached an agreement to supply after-market agricultural GPS-based guidance systems to AGCO Corporation.
News from Hemisphere GPS (16 April 2003)
Spinner hanger shotblaster reduces cycle times
A 3 chamber spinner hanger shotblasting machine reduces cleaning cycle times, and has the option to be integrated into continuous production lines.
News from DISA Industries UK (15 April 2003)
Control panel handles interchange readily
Handles offer a number of fixing hole formats and the ability to interchange most application components between different models, such as rod systems, cams, cylinders and key options. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (15 April 2003)
Premier of the Year title awarded
Festo has awarded Parker Hydraulics and Pneumatics its Premier of the Year title for excellence in product campaigns, promotional activity, training commitment and process efficiency. Brochure Available
News from Festo (15 April 2003)
Fluid conditioner improves machining processes
A field effect fluid conditioner offers significant improvements in the life of conventional cartridge filters and has improved fast hole drilling processes.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems (15 April 2003)
Electronic test tool combines three functions
Test tool combines oscilloscope, multimeter and paperless recorder with double the bandwidth, more memory locations, new oscilloscope cursors and a more powerful battery. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (15 April 2003)
Five-side insert grooves, recesses and parts-off
For grooving and recessing applications, precision ground inserts are available in a width range of 0.50 to 3.18mm and a width tolerance of +/-0.02mm and come with a variety of standard corner radii.
News from Iscar Tools (15 April 2003)
Defence contractor awards $2.5m laser order
Prima North America announced that its Laserdyne Systems Division has received an order from a leading North American defense contractor totaling in excess of $2.5 million.
News from Prima North America (15 April 2003)
Publication features temperature sensors, controls
New Horizons in Temperature Measurement and Control has product ranges including temperature sensors, connectors, panel meters and controllers, transmitters and infrared thermometers. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (15 April 2003)
Orbital Welding Engineer Register launched
To assist companies who have to employ people skilled in the use of orbital welding equipment The Orbital Welding Engineer Register has been launched.
News from Orbimatic (15 April 2003)
Packaging company announces record turnover
Despite global concerns of a recession, SIG Pack Systems has announced a record turnover for the year ending 2002 of SFr 252 million (approximately GBP 120 million).
News from Bosch SIG Pack Systems (15 April 2003)
Five year warranty introduced on connectors
Warranty periods for quick release connectors, when provided at all, are usually for a maximum of one year, but five years are offered for compressed air couplings. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Connectors) (15 April 2003)
Controllers have increased servo drive capacity
Increased servo drive capacity of controllers offers enhanced monitoring and control for the most TM heavy-duty robots including the large SCARA robots with arm lengths of up to 1.2m. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (15 April 2003)
Unimatic to distribute Trio motion controllers
Unimatic Engineers is to distribute the Trio range of motion controllers ranging from a basic single axis type to a unit that can co-ordinate up to 24 axes simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (15 April 2003)
Middle East action has halted investments
The EEF's first quarterly report of 2003 says that political and economic uncertainties are delaying recovery in engineering and manufacturing and the prospect of war is stopping companies investing.
News from Zirkon (15 April 2003)
Application-Focused Transducer Workshop
A new technical workshop being held on 20 - 21 May 2003 at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire will focus on transducer and conditioning applications.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (15 April 2003)
Five Models for Bowl Feeders
Elscint Vibratory Bowl Feeder Elscint Automation, the leading ISO 9001 Certified manufacturer of Vibratory Parts Feeder in India offers 5 models of Vibratory Bowl Feeders.
News from Elscint Automation (15 April 2003)
Freeman Technology wins Smart Achievement Award
Reg Freeman, founder and CEO of Freeman Technology (Malvern, UK), has accepted a Smart Achievement Award from the UK Department of Trade and Industry in recognition of business development progress.
News from Freeman Technology (15 April 2003)
Bean-test Gets New Release
Providing extended testing capabilities, Bean-test 4.0 significantly eases and expands the testing of Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) applications.
News from Scientific Computers (15 April 2003)
CNC production lathe investment to win orders
Investment in an advanced state-of-the art CNC production lathe enables a subcontractor to reduce cycle times on mid to high volume production runs from 65mm bar.
News from Arrell Engineering (14 April 2003)
Machine developed for optical disc production
An optical disk production unit, with its non traditional interface, is believed to be the world's first fully integrated electric mould/machine, suitable for all formats.
News from Axxicon Moulds Helmond (14 April 2003)
Autoclaves offer the highest level of protection
Autoclaves offer the highest level of protection against bacterial growth and infection and provide a 24 hour, 365 day first line of defence against contamination and cross infection.
News from BioCote (14 April 2003)
DIN rail mounted terminal blocks are compatible
DIN rail mounted terminal blocks offer a wide choice of size, colour and ratings combined with full drop-in compatibility with other manufacturers' terminal products.
News from Ce-Tek (14 April 2003)
Partner programme prepares engineers for careers
Delmia has initiated its Delmia Academic Partner Program in the UK to help engineers learn more about their future careers at the same time as better preparing them for their first posts.
News from Delmia (14 April 2003)
Optical switch does not suffer from contact wear
Optical switch mimics a mechanical switch without any of the associated contact wear yet withstands a wide temperature range. Brochure Available
News from EAO (14 April 2003)
Transfer transducer increases precision checks
TOP transfer transducers provide greater accuracy in checking calibration equipment with a repeatability of up to ten times better than required in the ISO 376 standard. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (14 April 2003)
Silicone adhesives, sealants processed faster
Fast room temperature and self bonding potting compounds and silicone gels offer processing times of less than 2 hours without heat.
News from Intek Adhesives (14 April 2003)
Jimfinder.com announces new contract with Airbus
Jimfinder.com announces new contract with Airbus, David Henry Sales manager at Jimfinder says: " It is great to be working with such a large aerospace company with such a variety of roles on offer."
News from Jimfinder.com (14 April 2003)
Sales manager appointment announced
Award-winning workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has appointed Ian Sketchley as Sales Manager.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (14 April 2003)
Moldflow forms partnership with Granta
At the International Moldflow User Group meeting a partnership was announced with Granta Design, supplier of a software tool for determining the optimum materials for a given application.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (14 April 2003)
Modular circuit breakers have comms interface
Modular moulded case circuit breakers have an unusual double break contact for switching and an optional data communications interface.
News from Moeller Electric (14 April 2003)
Compact straight grinder lessens operator fatigue
A compact straight grinder ideal for deburring, sharpening, and grinding applications in space-constrained areas has an ergonomic shape that minimizes operator fatigue.
News from Metabo (14 April 2003)
MTA expresses extreme disappointment at UK Budget
MTA reacted to the Chancellor's Budget statement by saying that he has done almost nothing to help UK manufacturing at a very difficult time. Manufacturing output fell by 4% during 2002.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (14 April 2003)
Pedestrian operated tug moves heavy loads
A pedestrian operated, battery powered, tug unit is designed to push rolling loads up to 15,000kg in weight, loads that would normally require a tractor unit.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling (14 April 2003)
Freewheel clutches are directly interchangeable
Trapped roller freewheel clutches are directly interchangeable with other manufacturers' trapped roller freewheel clutches - of particular importance where package dimensions are critical.
News from Renold Clutches and Couplings (14 April 2003)
CCIB or CCEE marks are no longer valid in China
Companies exporting to China need to be aware that from the 30th of April 2003 CCIB or CCEE marks can no longer be used for products imported into or sold in China.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (14 April 2003)
Software company opens Japanese sales facility
Following a re-structuring of its distribution arrangements in Japan, Vero International Software has now opened a dedicated sales and technical support facility in Tokyo.
News from Vero International Software (14 April 2003)
Rugged peristaltic pumps have FDA approved hoses
Rugged peristaltic pumps feature FDA approved Varprene or PharMed' hoses for trouble-free operation in food and pharmaceutical applications.
News from Wanner Engineering (14 April 2003)
Machine tool company invests further
Confident in the strength of its market and in its own performance, XYZ Machine Tools has invested GBP 110,000 in a new delivery truck to handle the larger machine tools. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (14 April 2003)
PowerPULSE latest electrochemistry software suite
Princeton Applied Research latest software module for their Electrochemistry PowerSUITE series, PowerPULSE, for performing electrochemically-based analytical measurements.
News from Princeton Applied Research (14 April 2003)
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