News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 April
to Saturday 3 May 2003
Loan calculator shows energy saving profit
An innovative energy payback calculator helps small and medium enterprises evaluate the benefit of buying variable speed drives using the government's Action Energy loan.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 May 2003)
Mini shock absorber suits high speed automation
Ideal for high-speed automation applications in the electronics, pharmaceutical and medical sectors, a miniature self-compensating shock absorber is only 26mm long.
News from Ace Controls International ( 2 May 2003)
Electroplater saves GBP 1.5m minimising waste
User Application Article Case Study describes how Frost Electroplating has used proven waste minimisation techniques to achieve significant reductions in its water, metal and chemical costs.
News from Envirowise ( 2 May 2003)
Single set-up, complex machining is competitive
OEMs and subcontractors in developed countries are having to invest in multi-axis CNC mill-turning centres capable of producing complex, high-added-value components in a single set-up.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 2 May 2003)
Software aids process and production monitoring
Collaborative Manufacturing Management system for plastics injection moulding and metal diecasting captures and makes available extensive process and production data for performance management.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs ( 2 May 2003)
Accurate measurement helps win championships
User Application Article Use of highly accurate DRO and encoder system contributed to Toyota Motorsport's ongoing success in South African production racing, rally and off-road racing championships. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 2 May 2003)
EBW offers versatile fusion welding process
Only the Electron Beam Welding technology with beam powers up to 60kW offer a fusion process which is able to cover a wide range of welding requirements within operating economies.
News from Steigerwald Strahltechnik ( 2 May 2003)
Versatile power source has two wire feed units
Second wire feed saves time and costs, as there is no need for additional setting up when using a general purpose welder for MIG/MAG, TIG and MIG brazing.
News from TPS-Fronius ( 2 May 2003)
Sand Casting Keeps The Place Tidy With Style
A stylish pair of "waste products" cast in aluminium by Norse Precision Castings illustrates the ability of the sand casting process to realise the designer's ambitions of shape and finish, and withou
News from Norse Precision Castings ( 2 May 2003)
Handheld CAD gains laser measurement support
GiveMePower has added laser measurement support to its PowerCAD CE Pro mobile CAD system.
News from GiveMePower Corporation ( 2 May 2003)
Building information aids mechanical system design
User Application Article Acco Engineered Systems, one of the ten largest mechanical contractors in the USA, has purchased Autodesk building information modelling solutions.
News from Autodesk ( 2 May 2003)
Direct Technologies (DTI) Expands Capabilities
User Application Article Direct Technologies (DTI) Expands Capabilities and Significantly Increases Speed to Market with Exstream's Dialogue Software
News from Exstream Software ( 2 May 2003)
ChemDraw Helps Patent Office Meet 21st c Challenge
User Application Article The USPTO has developed a five-year strategic plan to meet its obligations by improving the quality of its patent and trademark determinations, increasing productivity, to yield an 18 month pendency. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 2 May 2003)
Two Great Exhibitions - One Event
Subcon 2004, which will take place from 19th to 22nd April at the NEC, Birmingham has a track record of delivering the key buyers and specifiers with big budgets to spend on subcontract services. Brochure Available
News from Subcon ( 2 May 2003)
Sweeping Vision for Scientific Data Management
The new Q-DIS Backbone technology solution leverages the CreonLabControl product architecture and application design to let customers manage scientific data handling from the point of collection.
News from Creon Lab Control ( 2 May 2003)
Handheld ATEX-Certified Process Calibrator
The Fluke handheld 707Ex complies with the latest European ATEX (ATmospheres EXplosibles) directive taking effect from 1 July 2003, which applies to all new products for use in these environments. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 2 May 2003)
Automation Tasks Made Easy In The QC Lab
Automation in Titration now plays a vital and cost effective part in carrying out many titration tasks, saving chemists' time and reducing the need for personnel. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 2 May 2003)
Sirius Profiler For Automated Measurement Of Log D
The ProfilerLDA is an isocratic LC that is dedicated to the measurement of lipophilicity (log P/D) and is currently available for the measurement of partitioning into Octanol.
News from Sirius Analytical Instruments ( 2 May 2003)
Measurement and control turnover raised 34%
Measurement and control specialist ACI (Europe), the trading name and legal entity for the Acu-Rite (GB), Anilam and Quadra-Chek companies reports a healthy start to the year with Q1 turnover up 34%.
News from ACI (UK) ( 1 May 2003)
Supply Chain solution reduces costs up to 30%
User Application Article A global provider of integrated supply chain solutions can save pharmaceutical, food and beverage and automotive industries up to 30% on their total supply chain costs.
News from SSA Global ( 1 May 2003)
MIL negotiates magnesium venture with CSIRO
CSIRO and Magnesium International have announced that they have signed a conditional Term Sheet to enter into a venture to manufacture magnesium sheet using CSIRO Twin Roll Casting Technology.
News from CSIRO ( 1 May 2003)
Rugged bus interface system offers EMC protection
D-Subminiature connectors and RF shielded diecast hoods combine ruggedness and excellent EMC performance for applications such as industrial fieldbus systems and power supplies.
News from Harting ( 1 May 2003)
Enlarged laser light beam expands applications
Laser light barrier has an enlarged beam to make it suitable for a large range of applications such as air monitoring as well as position measurements.
News from Laser Components (UK) ( 1 May 2003)
NAFEMS appoints Chief Operating Officer
NAFEMS is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Morris in the role of Chief Operating Officer who brings extensive experience of different aspects of the implementation of engineering analysis.
News from NAFEMS ( 1 May 2003)
Stepper motor controller operates from PC
PCI stepper motor controller is designed to drive any combination of motorised stage, focus motor, filter wheel and shutters, all from within a PC. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific ( 1 May 2003)
Hydraulic tube formers added to portfolio
The recent acquisition of BTC Machines of Kingston-upon-Thames has substantially extended the in-house capability of Whitelegg Machines, UK builders of wire bending and forming machines.
News from Whitelegg Machines ( 1 May 2003)
Cryovac TBG small patch bag
Cryovac TBG small patch ham bag cures package failure new technology reduces bone punctures by more than 73 percent Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 1 May 2003)
Extra short micro cutters mill hard materials
Micro-milling cutter has an extra-short flute length that increases the rigidity of the tool and so allows for high feed rates to be achieved as well as enhancing tool life, in hard materials.
News from Dixi UK (30 April 2003)
Optical encoder includes integral pushbutton
Miniature optical encoder with an optional integral pushbutton offers a many options such as a choice of low, medium and high torque settings; five actuation forces and 8-32 detented positions. Brochure Available
News from EAO (30 April 2003)
Super hard linear shafts offered
Super hard coated version of linear shafting - to 75 HRC, customised seals and rubber and metal/rubber bonded components are now available.
News from Headland Engineering Developments (30 April 2003)
Four hour response avoids shipping delays
A four hour response, unlimited parts and engineer call outs service tackles the failure of thermal printers and avoids costly, disruptive effects on shipping and despatch.
News from Imaje UK (30 April 2003)
Workholding firm expands into Americas, Denmark
Award-winning workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has extended its global reach by appointing agents in North America and Denmark.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (30 April 2003)
Printer's self-cleaning head marks porous surfaces
Addressing a long standing industry need for high performance and reliability, a printer has a robust self-cleaning print head prints up to 70mm characters on paper sacks, cardboard and wood.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (30 April 2003)
Weighing up strong demand brings expansion
Following a six-figure investment programme, a weighing systems company can now manufacture all its equipment under one roof.
News from Marco (30 April 2003)
Machine tool supplier increases market share
Machine tool sales are holding up well at Leamington-based Mills Manufacturing Technology, despite difficult trading conditions.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (30 April 2003)
Water jet cells slice through 2D and 3D work
Two cells for automated water-jet cutting - for three-dimensional as well as two-dimensional machining applications - are based on standard robot configurations.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (30 April 2003)
Small footprint cellular units wash, rinse and dry
Industrial parts washers, specifically designed for use within lean or cellular manufacturing setups, offer wash, rinse and dry in one small package.
News from Ransohoff (30 April 2003)
Cutaway drawings take the lid off hygienic valves
Detailed cut away colour diagrams of high integrity stainless steel valves clearly illustrate how they operate and ensure the secure separation of incompatible fluids.
News from Sudmo UK (30 April 2003)
Machining solution was a burner for gas fires
User Application Article It was the capability of subcontract machinist to provide single operation turning solutions that took some 20 per cent out of the price of gas fire burner heads and ensured total consistency.
News from Unicut Precision (30 April 2003)
Broach kits cut keyways and splines in-house
High quality, low cost broach kits, containing a series of high-speed steel broaches, guides and shims, enable users to cut keyways and splines in any type of drive wheel. Brochure Available
News from WDS (30 April 2003)
Adjustable seals secure rotating equipment
Externally-adjustable seals offer complete containment of dry, abrasive powders, pastes, slurries, corrosives and fluids on a wide variety of rotating equipment. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (30 April 2003)
Reworked CNC tool store offers more capacity
Reworking a CNC tool store unit has produced an amazing 33% increase in ISO 40 tool storage for the same floor area.
News from Bott (29 April 2003)
Higher speed VMC offers expanded capacity
Increased axis travels to X 1850mm Y 700mm and Z 480mm feature a moving column design machining centre that offers a 12,000 or 24,000 rpm spindle.
News from CNC Machine Tools (29 April 2003)
On-line consultancy polishes up surface treatment
24 hours online-consultancy, based on a modular approach, helps to save costs in the mechanical surface treatment business.
News from LANCE Marketing Consulting (29 April 2003)
Full colour wallchart describes TIG welding
A2 full colour wall-chart provides practical information on TIG welding including details of the process, equipment selection and modes of operation. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (29 April 2003)
Open house success based on practical demos
Practical demonstrations in machining and CADCAM processes, on a variety of parts and materials showed the full power of the milling machines, cutters and software at a successful open house.
News from NC Graphics (Cambridge) (29 April 2003)
Lucrative enquiries boost snake-arm robots
OCRobotics, manufacturer of snake-arm robots, is pleased to announce some significant commercial breakthroughs involving the UK MoD and discussions with a global aircraft manufacturer.
News from OCRobotics (29 April 2003)
Off-line system proves speedier and simpler
User Application Article Off-line programming software has virtually eliminated geometry creation by a bearing maker's programmers, and simplified the programming its CNC lathes, turning and machining centres.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (29 April 2003)
HMCs provide new slant on high speed machining
Dynamic high speed machining centres have T-type slant bed to provide excellent swarf control for wet or dry machining of steels, CI and aluminium.
News from StarragHeckert UK (29 April 2003)
Laser + arc welds lightweight aluminium doors
User Application Article The VW specialists at the lightweight Aluminium centre in Wolfsburg have been successfully mass- producing doors using a hybrid laser + arc welding process to overcome joint fit-up gap problems.
News from TPS-Fronius (29 April 2003)
Simulation Provides Insight, Saves Training
User Application Article A state-of-the-art training program was developed at Surry Power Station to improve the skills of operators in the use of controller modules operating steam generator power-operated relief valves. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 April 2003)
Support for Science of Synthesis in EndNote
Authors can now format papers instantly in the Science of Synthesis style after ISI ResearchSoft and Thieme Chemistry announced support for the Science of Synthesis style requirements in EndNote. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 April 2003)
When Renting Makes Sense
Technical Background Article In today's rapidly evolving technical environment, company's electronic equipment requirements are becoming more and more complex.
News from Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (29 April 2003)
Validation Service Aids Compliance
Mettler Toledo's latest validation service covers its full range of titrators, the new package will help ensure quality compliance, whether to USP, GLP, GMP or your own quality assurance guidelines. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (29 April 2003)
The First Complete Interface Solution?
MicroRidge successfully introduced at IMTS in September 2002 and Quality Expo International in April 2003, the new GageWay Series that represent a complete redesign and enhancement of the gage interfa
News from MicroRidge Systems (29 April 2003)
Sira certifies CBISS to MCERTS
As the appointed certification body for the Environment Agency's MCERTS scheme (Monitoring Certification Scheme), Sira Certification Service has recently issued a new MCERTS certificate to CBISS.
News from Sira (29 April 2003)
RandD Aided With Electronic Pressure Mapping Senso
Sensor Products has introduced Tactilus, a new electronic tactile force and pressure indicating sensor, which allows monitoring of precisely how force is disbursed between any two contacting surfaces.
News from Sensor Products (29 April 2003)
Thermo Announces Key Leadership Appointment
Thermo Electron Corporation has announced the appointment of Jim Neville as Director of Marketing and Business Development for Informatics and Services, a new position for the company. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (29 April 2003)
High-Performance 20 Mhz Pulse/Function Generator
The new Tabor 8021, now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), is a high-performance pulse/function generator which produces a wide range of waveforms including sine, triangle, sq
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (29 April 2003)
Precision blanking benefits garden tools
User Application Article Precision blanking is able to maintain tight tolerances cost-effectively on component features including holes, radii, contours and slots as well as overall flatness.
News from Bauer (28 April 2003)
Process controllers send text messages
Family of temperature / process controllers include plain language scrolling text message displays that provide operators with a fully customisable 'message cent
News from Eurotherm (28 April 2003)
How infrared thermography can be used
User Application Article Infrared thermography offers distinct benefits in fixed-mounted applications within design and production engineering. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (28 April 2003)
Demand increase spurs more CNC investment
The continued expansion of a machine equipment maker's facilities reflects a rapidly-growing order book for its range of machine tool collets and sub-contract machining services.
News from Holmes UK (28 April 2003)
Machining centre designed to machine graphite
To high speed machine graphite, protection includes a fully enclosed machining area with a roof and a highly effective dust and particle extraction and filtration package.
News from OCN and PPL Services (28 April 2003)
How safe is the EN 693 press safety standard?
Concern is expressed that EN 693, aimed at harmonising safety standards for hydraulic presses across the community, could open the door to the increased risk of serious injury in the factory.
News from Hare (28 April 2003)
Linear drives speed CNC turret punch/laser press
For integrated punching and laser profiling of sheet metal this machine features linear motor drives in the X and Y axes, uses a 30-station turret and is rated at 300kN. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (28 April 2003)
Silver Q accolade won by Spanish m/c tool builder
For the first time, the European Foundation for Quality Management has awarded its Silver Q quality management accolade to a machine tool builder - Soraluce in Spain.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (28 April 2003)
Advanced CNC rotary transfer machine sets up fast
CNC rotary transfer machine features tool monitoring, swarf conveyor, cooling plant and low setup time.
News from Wealdown and Akea (28 April 2003)
National distributor for Vickers appointed
Wyko Industrial Services has made an agreement with Eaton to become a new MRO National Distributor for the Vickers range of hydraulic products. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (28 April 2003)
Special milling heads double thread die output
User Application Article Special double-sided right-angle heads are able to mill a pair of flat thread rolling dies simultaneously on any of six Cincinnati Arrow VMCs instead of machining singly as before on HMCs
News from CTL Centreline (28 April 2003)
Leak Tester Uses All-Digital Mass Flow Technology
Adar Corporation claims a breakthrough in high-speed, high-resolution leak and flow testing.
News from Adar Corp (28 April 2003)
SPC Inspires Global Quality Culture
User Application Article Mounting pressure for product consistency and quality and a mandate to reduce costs spurred container manufacturer Crown Cork and Seal to institute quality measures across the board around the world. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (28 April 2003)
TEC Lasers are Green and Focusable
The new green, focusable, TEC lasers from Stockeryale/Lasaris offer greater contrast on difficult surfaces and are particularly suited to medical applications. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 April 2003)
Machine Vision Without PC
Firstsight Vision has announced the i-Gauge Vision Appliance, the first in a series of products from Coreco Imaging's IPD, Intelligent Product Division. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 April 2003)
Tri-Colour LED Light Source Brings High Power LEDs
The CCS Tri-Colour Light Source (HLV-3M-RGB) combines 3 HLV high luminosity LED light sources in a compact housing and allows precise control over the colour temperature of the illumination. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 April 2003)
Positioning and Aligning for Production Lines
Fixturlaser AB, Molndal has developed a new and highly accurate system for positioning and aligning machines and production line installations.
News from Fixturlaser (28 April 2003)
Extruder Alignment System for Precise Alignment
Fixturlaser AB in Molndal, Sweden, has launched a new Extruder Alignment System for precise measurement and alignment.
News from Fixturlaser (28 April 2003)
IDBS Wins Double Queen's Award for Enterprise
IDBS Wins Double Queen's Award for Enterprise ID Business Solutions (IDBS) leading provider of software for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, is today the winner of two Queen's Awards.
News from IDBS (28 April 2003)
Isokinetic Sampling from Quantitech
Quantitech of Milton Keynes has added isokinetic sampling to its wide range of monitoring techniques under a new distribution agreement with TCR Tecora (Milan, Italy).
News from Quantitech (28 April 2003)
GENIUS Gets Even Smarter with New SQmin Function
Sartorius has added another feature to its award winning GENIUS series of Semi-micro and Analytical Balances. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (28 April 2003)
Laerdal exhibits new defibrillator at Ambex.
At this year's Ambex, Laerdal Medical will be exhibiting the new Heartstart First Aid Defibrillator on Stand no. A14.
News from Laerdal Medical (28 April 2003)
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