News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 20 April
to Saturday 26 April 2003
Thermography is now affordable for maintenance use
The world's smallest infrared thermal imager, has made thermography an affordable tool for all maintenance engineers. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (25 April 2003)
Website details pneumatics and automation
A new website has been launched by international pneumatics and automation company Hoerbiger-Origa, dedicated to its UK operation. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (25 April 2003)
Tough adhesive holds composite GRP bridge together
Chosen due to its superior bond strength, curing speed and proven durability, an adhesive is structurally bonding the GRP sections of a novel composite bridge.
News from Bondmaster (25 April 2003)
Linear motion modules build systems up quickly
Linear motion modules are designed to be freely combined enabling dedicated multi-axes handling systems to be created simply and quickly.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (25 April 2003)
Paper senses heat distribution between surfaces
Thermal sensor paper is a valuable aid for assessing heat distribution between heat sealing bars, welding heads, clutch and brake assemblies, as well as other industrial applications.
News from Sensor Products (25 April 2003)
Large roller and CARB bearings mounted easily
A sensor integrated with the bearing, and a dedicated hand-held indicator, allow large spherical roller and CARB bearings on tapered seatings to be mounted quickly and precisely. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (25 April 2003)
Casepacker integrates forming, loading and closing
Designed for various industries, an integrated casepacker integrates case forming, toploading and case closing on a base frame for regular slotted cartons .
News from Bosch SIG Pack Systems (25 April 2003)
SME to honour manufacturing leaders
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has recognized its 2003 Honorary Member and the recipients of its International Honor Awards for distinguished contributions to manufacturing.
News from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) (25 April 2003)
Cam clutches and where to use them
User Application Article One-way cam clutches are the workhorse of general industry and are also equally applicable to the leisure and white goods markets. In this article Bob Young of Tsubaki UK outlines their uses. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (25 April 2003)
Manchine tool management extends to China
User Application Article One of the UK's first users of the Mazak Cyber Production Centre factory management concept is now to use the system to monitor machine tools at its new manufacturing operations in China. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (25 April 2003)
Mobile printer produces 4in labels
Designed to withstand the rigors of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environments, a mobile printer produces 4in labels at print speeds of up to 4in/sec.
News from Zebra Technologies (25 April 2003)
Highly accurate planetary gearheads reduce costs
Highly accurate planetary gearheads provides OEMs with the ideal vehicle to reduce costs in servomotor applications. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (25 April 2003)
Motor solves pump vibration problems
User Application Article Custom designed motors have helped resolve a major motor vibration issue that was causing deformation of pumps' drive shafts.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (24 April 2003)
Power press building to end at Derby
The factory site of Aida UK is to be restructured as a sales, engineering, service and spare parts facility. The manufacturing portion of Aida UK's activity is expected to close this summer.
News from AIDA-Europe, AIDA SAS UK Branch (24 April 2003)
Motor adaptor eases connector installation
To ease the installation of industrial connectors onto motor junction boxes an adaptor allows an angled connector to be fitted to a standard PG 13.5 cable entry with a choice of mountings.
News from Harting (24 April 2003)
Dielectric gel dispensed accurately in 1cc shots
User Application Article A contract electronics manufacturer has acquired a specialist machine to accurately dispense 1.00cc of a mixed 2 part Shin-Etsu X-832-050 Silicone Dielectric Gel onto a HV circuit assembly.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (24 April 2003)
Electrochemical solutions supplied in cans or bulk
Conformal coating, cleaners, degreasers, freezers, air dusters and label removers are supplied in 330ml, 400ml, 5 litre or 20 litre pack sizes and include silicones to the range. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (24 April 2003)
System halves lead times, cuts inventories
User Application Article A sustained investment programme in computerised manufacturing management systems has halved manufacturing lead times, doubled the number of stock turns and cut headcount and inventory.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (24 April 2003)
Illuminated switches improve recognition, safety
An illuminated pushbutton range uses LED's that are much brighter than incandescent bulbs. This greater brightness improves colour recognition and consequently safety.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (24 April 2003)
Digital manufacturing aids manufacturing profits
On average, companies using digital manufacturing can reduce time to market by 30 %, design changes by 65 %, and time spent in manufacturing planning process by 40 %, says a study.
News from Delmia (23 April 2003)
Mastering legacy industrial devices over Ethernet
User Application Article "Mastering your legacy industrial devices over Ethernet" and how to avoid prohibitive costs are discussed here by Joel Young, Vice President, Device Server Products at Digi International.
News from Digi International (23 April 2003)
Vibratory unit feeds different nails at high speed
Vibratory bowl feeder feeds various sizes of nails in a head up position at speeds up to 1000 pieces/min.
News from Elscint Automation (23 April 2003)
Contract machinist awarded ISO 9001:2000
One of the first contract machinists to receive the new ISO 9001:2000 quality standard specialises in water jet cutting, turning and prismatic machining for a wide variety of industries.
News from Holifield (Oxford) (23 April 2003)
Insert manufacturer expands machining capacity
Tooling inserts maker has installed a second CNC insert grinding machine is already operational, to be followed by a third in April 2003, while a new laser engraving machine is also on order.
News from Horn Cutting Tools (23 April 2003)
High pressure valves offer extended operation
High pressure valve, fittings and tubing systems are available with valve packing and stuffing box options that extend their standard operating temperature range up to -253 to +648degC.
News from Haskel Energy Systems (23 April 2003)
Orders won for flatness, shape and gauge control
Automatic flatness, shape and gauge control, and latest hardware and software, feature in a number of orders for rolling mill upgrades won by IAS, Australia.
News from Industrial Automation Services (23 April 2003)
Improved website is bigger and better
Supplier of extruded aluminium profiles, conveying and factory equipment has launched its UK website with catalogue downloads, product data downloads, fast track literature request and case studies.
News from MK Profile Systems (23 April 2003)
Plastics surface treatment system raises adhesion
A patented 'Advanced Thermo-Molecular Adhesion Process' advances adhesion properties, increases product quality, and helps users become even more environmentally friendly.
News from Mercia Systems (23 April 2003)
Batch controller can manage whole areas
Batch Controller provides a highly versatile and cost effective process instrument, which has the additional power to control complete areas of plant, centred around the batching process.
News from Procon Engineering (23 April 2003)
Calibration of weighing systems is rapid
High accuracy calibration method provides rapid verification for weighing systems and now available in an ATEX certified, battery operated version for use in zone 1 hazardous areas.
News from Procon Engineering (23 April 2003)
Robust drum weigher is cost effective
Drum weighing system provides a robust and cost effective solution for weighing chemical storage drums up to 1000 kg as they are used.
News from Procon Engineering (23 April 2003)
Batching and mixing system is easy to calibrate
User Application Article Aware for some time that its existing batching and mixing system, based on a SCADA package, was nearly life-expired, a concrete block maker invested in a new materials weighing system.
News from Procon Engineering (23 April 2003)
Online CMM software audit service offered freely
Designed to assist manufacturing, facilities, plant and maintenance managers who are looking for CMMS software an online audit service is now offered free.
News from Perspective CMMS (23 April 2003)
Gears and transmissions repaired and serviced
Gear and transmission manufacturer has developed a comprehensive Service and Repair Department - on a round-the-clock call out - to provide a rapid response to customer requirements.
News from Renold Gears (23 April 2003)
IT system ups efficiency, reduces workforce
User Application Article Specialist textile packaging company increases business by 20% with reduced workforce, due to increased efficiency using IT.
News from Rent-I.T. Systems (23 April 2003)
Electronics assembly software increases efficiency
Several features of electronics assembly software enable electronics manufacturers to increase productivity, reduce costs and easily transfer and share jobs between different plants.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (23 April 2003)
Technology centre advises on weighing
The Technology Centre on weighing-systems.com features a wide range of technical information relating to many aspects of weighing, load cells, level control and related topics.
News from Weighing-systems.com (23 April 2003)
PC-DMIS 3.5 Adds Streamlined, Customizable GUI
PC-DMIS version 3.5 measurement and inspection software from Brown and Sharpe adds a fully configurable, more intuitive graphic user interface (GUI) for easier operation.
News from Hexagon Metrology (23 April 2003)
PR and Marketing Packages For South Wales Companie
To meet the growing demand for marketing services in the manufacturing sector in South Wales, B2B specialists Capsa Vox and Taylor Alden have teamed up to offer a set of tailored packages.
News from Capsa Vox Communications (23 April 2003)
Relief Valve Handles Low Pressures Accurately
Circle Seal L500 Series low pressure relief valves from Circor have been developed to overcome the inefficiencies that are said to be common with today's typical low pressure devices.
News from Circor Instrumentation (23 April 2003)
BNC connectors for Digital Broadcast Installation
A new range of High End 75 Ohm connectors, designed to deliver extremely high levels of performance and efficiency for digital signal transmission, has been introduced by Vitelec Electronics.
News from Emerson Network Power - Vitelec Electronics (23 April 2003)
Portable DNA Probe Technology Receives DTI Award
LGC has teamed up with BJS Biotechnologies and the University of Manchester in a bid to revolutionise point-of-care diagnostics and crime scene forensics.
News from LGC (23 April 2003)
Automation Systems Aid Human Genome Project
User Application Article Highly accurate robotic systems have been developed to automate the inspection, picking and transferring of very small individual colonies of bacteria in a DNA sequencing facility. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (23 April 2003)
Suite Of eBusiness Tools Now Offered at Centres
Swagelok independent sales and service centres offer a complete line of eBusiness tools in European languages to help end-customers research, specify and purchase Swagelok fluid system components.
News from Swagelok (23 April 2003)
Japanese Market For Electrical Products
Exporters of electrical appliances to Japan, need to consider particular Japanese cultural preferences and tastes as well as the requirements of the following law.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (23 April 2003)
Innovative Orbital Welding Techniques On Show
User Application Article Orbimatic, the innovative manufacturer of orbital welding systems is exhibiting at Weldex 2003, the international joining, cutting and fabrication exhibition.
News from Nexus Media Communications (23 April 2003)
ASE Orders Microfocus X-Ray Inspection Systems
User Application Article X-Tek Systems has announced that Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) has ordered the first of a series of X-Tek Hawk systems.
News from X-Tek Systems (23 April 2003)
New Capillary Rheometers from Bohlin
Bohlin Instruments, one of the world leaders in the supply of laboratory rheometer and viscometer systems, has introduced the RH7-D and RH10-D to its range of capillary rheometers.
News from Malvern Instruments (23 April 2003)
ACI (Europe) names new managing director
Phil Goulding has been appointed Managing Director of ACI (Europe), the new trading name and legal entity for the Acu-Rite, Anilam and Quadra-Chek companies.
News from ACI (UK) (22 April 2003)
SLA machines build transparent prototypes
User Application Article A Sheffield-based rapid prototyping company has made the first rapid prototypes using resins, with transparent build and ABS properties, on its stereolithography machines.
News from AME prototypes (22 April 2003)
Integrated servo gearmotors squeeze systems in
User Application Article Integrated servo gearmotors help to overcome space constraints for 'pick and place' devices used in storage systems in purpose-built buildings.
News from Parker Bayside (22 April 2003)
Boge air compressor dealership awarded
CAC, one of the UK's leading sources of professional engineering supplies, has been awarded the exclusive dealership for Boge Compressors' air compressors in Scotland. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (22 April 2003)
US PCD and CBN tool maker opens German office
PCD and PCBN tool producer ClappDiCO Corp., Whitehouse, Ohio, has opened an European headquarters, ClappDiCO Germany that functions as a sales office and manufacturing facility.
News from ClappDiCO Corporation (22 April 2003)
Magnetic devices, samplers and search coils shown
Search coil can ignore small pieces of metal without the need for an overbelt search coil, which may otherwise be damaged by over-burden situations. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (22 April 2003)
Recorders link with other instruments
Advanced communications feature allows process data from multiple linked plant instruments - temperature controllers, data recorders - to be displayed and recorded at a central location.
News from Eurotherm (22 April 2003)
High tensile belt hooks widen conveyor splice life
Redesigned high tensile belt hooks have a greater wire mass and bring longer splice life to slider-bed conveyor installations.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (22 April 2003)
Waste disposal legislation - keep an eye on costs
Is industry aware of how much the changes to waste disposal will cost? Golder Associates' Jennifer Boniface and Edward Perry urges UK industry to act now to limit the potential for rising costs.
News from Golder Associates (UK) (22 April 2003)
Custom moulded rubber rollers made in short runs
Functionally critical, closely toleranced, moulded rubber rollers are available as prototypes and in short runs using a proprietary tooling library to save time and money.
News from Hiawatha Rubber Company (22 April 2003)
Mid-range multihead weighers offer high efficiency
High performance mid-range multihead weighers utilise state-of-the-art weighing technology to provide outstanding efficiency and an excellent return on investment.
News from Ishida Europe (22 April 2003)
Static eliminator company relaunches website
Meech Static Eliminators has launched its new-look website, giving rapid access to information on the full range of Meech solutions. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 April 2003)
Microscopes and vision products suit SMD and PCB
Kaisertech has added Meiji Techno microscopes and vision equipment to its range of electronic production equipment. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (22 April 2003)
Flexible packing cell runs wide range of packages
A flexible, easily changed, packing cell takes primary packages all the way from production line to bundled packs, trays or cases to finished pallet.
News from Kisters Kayat (22 April 2003)
Dry lubricants do not drip
Most plants have chain in one form or another for drive transmission, lifting, controlling or conveying, and would welcome a non-drip lubricant. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (22 April 2003)
CMOS cameras offer high resolution
High resolution CMOS cameras are vailable in colour and monochrome versions, and are based on the latest 1/2in 1.3 megapixel sensors from Kodak. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (22 April 2003)
Supply In Line Sequencing system devised
User Application Article A vital link in the supply of parts and sub-assemblies to lineside at General Motors' European flexi-plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire is the sequenced delivery of parts to the lines.
News from LINPAC Materials Handling (22 April 2003)
Pick up lowers load bed fully to the ground
Pick up vehicle lowers the entire load bed to enable an operator to load and unload heavy cargo from ground level and therefore eliminate injuries otherwise sustained from heavy lifting.
News from Razorback Vehicles Corporation (22 April 2003)
Precision carbide drill targets ISO-N materials
High precision carbide drills have been developed specifically for use with ISO-N materials, particularly aluminium alloys with a Si content of 8-12% or less.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (22 April 2003)
Cermet grade achieves super surface finish
Cermet grade provides long lasting, sharp edge developed to achieve the very highest quality surfaces in turning operations.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (22 April 2003)
Actuator has unrivalled versatility
Actuator targets the traditional industries such as SMT, pick and place, die and wire-bonding switch-testing and semiconductor manufacture andapplications in quality control. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe (22 April 2003)
Computerized maintenance management aimed at SMEs
Microsoft Windows based computerized maintenance management solution can be used for equipment maintenance, plant maintenance, facility maintenance, fleet maintenance and other tasks.
News from SMGlobal (22 April 2003)
Sensors withstand harsh treatment in production
Accurate mechanical sensing elements bear the brunt of the harsh environment and still accurately transmit positioning data.
News from Wixroyd International (22 April 2003)
Differential GPS beacon receivers For USDA
Manufacturer of advanced wireless and GPS systems, CSI Wireless, has received a US$3m purchase order from 3-D Marketing for MBX-3S differential (DGPS) beacon receivers.
News from Hemisphere GPS (22 April 2003)
Isostatic High Pressure Technology
Engineered Pressure Systems (EPSI), a world leader in custom-engineered high-pressure solutions, offers its isostatic high-pressure technology to the food processing industry.
News from EPSI Engineered Pressure Systems (22 April 2003)
GPSK Electronics Boast New Marketing Strategy
Knaresborough based GSPK Electronics has just appointed a Marketing Graduate from Demontfort University to further develop new and potential marketing opportunities across varying business sectors bot
News from GSPK Electronics (22 April 2003)
Mobile tool trolleys and cabinets offered
Small motor sport racing teams can kit their workshops out like their Formula One counterparts with robust mobile tool trolleys and cabinets.
News from System Store Solutions (22 April 2003)
Storage range is massively expanded
Updated catalogues cover storage and workshop products including cabinets and tool storage, workstations and workbenches, modular trolleys and storage and transportation systems.
News from System Store Solutions (22 April 2003)
New vacuum package for fish
New Vacuum Package for fresh fin fish meets Food and Drug Administration's requirements for permeability Sealed Air introduces its Cryovac 10K OTR bag for fresh fish industry Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (22 April 2003)
Cryovac tough patch bag gives help
Cryovac tough patch bag helps reduce back room leakers tests show leaker rates reduced by as much as one-half Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (22 April 2003)
Open house success results in first Eikon sale
Over 60 delegates from across the UK attended CNC Machine Tools open house, during which the first Eikon machining centre was sold to a precision engineering company.
News from CNC Machine Tools (21 April 2003)
Compact thermal imagers broaden applications
Compact thermal imagers bring on-line thermal imaging into almost any application where temperatures ranging from -20 to 500degC need to be monitored without contact. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (21 April 2003)
Orbital welding system gives the full picture
Orbital TIG welding power supplies not only calculate your welding parameters but also give a full details description of the procedure.
News from Orbimatic (21 April 2003)
Linear transport system is fast and flexible
A linear transport system for vacuum applications, based on linear motor technology, allows for fast, flexible, continuous and thus cheap production for optical, display and photovoltaic industries.
News from Nyquist Industrial Control (21 April 2003)
Power tools and tooling systems repaired
A comprehensive repair service for tools and tooling systems includes back-up stocks of spares and new tools. Manual and pneumatic tools may be purchased or hired.
News from Torque Control (21 April 2003)
Hanging spindle CNC lathe offers rapid cycle times
Providing a combination of rapid cycle times and high metal removal rates, a vertical 'hanging' spindle lathe offers simple but effective component auto-load/unloading. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (21 April 2003)
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