News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 May
to Saturday 17 May 2003
ABB doubles drives sales into HVAC markets
ABB has doubled the sales of drives dedicated for heating and ventilating applications during the first full year of operation.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 May 2003)
Compact cell welds small parts cost-effectively
Cost-effective welding system, with all the process units mounted on a common base plate, is designed for universal application in the production of small parts.
News from Cloos UK (16 May 2003)
Fuel tank material helps meet ELV directive
User Application Article Lead-free metallic-coated steel has been developed specifically to help vehicle manufacturers meet future environmental legislation that requires emission-emission-free fuel tanks. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (16 May 2003)
UV water disinfection stops the microbes
User Application Article Ultraviolet water disinfection systems are helping a mineral water company ensure its products are free from microbial contamination.
News from Hanovia (16 May 2003)
Business applications integrated with press shop
User Application Article Business applications for a state-of-the art new panel pressing plant will be integrated with a fully automated material management and logistics system.
News from IFS UK (16 May 2003)
High quality vessels fabricated to order
High quality stainless steel tanks and vessels can be supplied by a stainless steel fabricator for water and sewage treatment plants.
News from Kells Stainless (16 May 2003)
Chinese offer tanatalum and niobium products
A wide range of tantalum and niobium stock materials as well as a selection of fasteners, anti-corrosion parts and so on, are available to ASTM standards from China.
News from Nanchang Hi-tech (16 May 2003)
Power Pushers replace more expensive tractor units
User Application Article A leading UK manufacturer of buildings has recently taken delivery of four 'Power Pusher' units to move pre-fabricated modular buildings during the manufacturing process.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling (16 May 2003)
Engineers registered for ISO 9001:2000
Pathtrace Engineering Systems and Rodmatic Precision Engineering Co., both members of Pathtrace Plc, have jointly announced the achievement of ISO 9001:2000 registration.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (16 May 2003)
German automation company takes up Danish flow
Continuing its activities for international expansion in process automation, Siemens has acquired the Flow Division of Danfoss.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (16 May 2003)
Cooled gas technique improves injection mouldings
A novel cooled gas assisted plastics injection moulding technique cools and forms 40% faster than with conventional gas assisted injection moulding methods as well as improving quality.
News from Warwick Manufacturing Group (16 May 2003)
Master gear sets and spline gauges check quality
High precision master gear sets and spline gauges are supplied on reliable lead times in finest quality tool steel to provide a full functional test of all features of a splined component.
News from Wessex Metrology (16 May 2003)
Project-based manufacturing module is for SMEs
A project-based manufacturing module will bring a much-needed and affordable asset within reach of tier two and three SMEs that operate in project-based environments.
News from Infor (16 May 2003)
Properties Of Fabric And Sewing Thread Researched
User Application Article As garment manufacturers compete to increase rates of production, an increasingly important objective of research is to find fabric and thread combinations that can be sewed at high speeds. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 May 2003)
EPSI Provides ASME Coded High Pressure Vessels
EPSI (Engineered Pressure Systems), a world leader in custom-engineered high pressure solutions, provide high pressure vessels that are TUV or ASME coded.
News from EPSI (16 May 2003)
Tinsley Acquires Automatic Systems Laboratories
Precision electronic instrument manufacturer H Tinsley and Co. has acquired the product range and staff of Automatic Systems Laboratories (ASL).
News from Tinsley (16 May 2003)
Unique Poeton Power Aims To Solve Piston Problems
Poeton Industries, a world leader in surface coating technology, has designed a unique engine dynamometer to support its development of automotive engine coating systems.
News from Poeton Industries (16 May 2003)
SE Asia Expansion With Singaporean Distributor
The UK-based leading manufacturer of physicochemical profiling instruments, Sirius Analytical Instruments announces the appointment of a new distributor for South East Asia, located in Singapore.
News from Sirius Analytical Instruments (16 May 2003)
World's Highest-Resolution String Encoder Claimed
Adding to its line of miniature position transducers, SpaceAge Control now offers the Series D60-D62 family of digital-output position transducers that offer measurement ranges of up to 1095mm.
News from SpaceAge Control (16 May 2003)
Levermount Lifts Load Capacity
Thames Side-Maywood has extended its family of LeverMount load cell assemblies to include a new, larger mount designed to take 3000kg to 5000kg capacity load cells.
News from Thames Side Sensors (16 May 2003)
Service determines if machine vision is viable
On-line application evaluation service helps provide an answer to "Can it be done?" for anyone who contemplates a new machine vision application. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (15 May 2003)
CNC machine tool supplier certified to ISO 9001
Following an assessment by an independent body, CNC Machine Tools has been awarded BS EN ISO 9001 Certification.
News from CNC Machine Tools (15 May 2003)
Pitless goods lifts have modular design to fit
Goods lifts available in a wider choice of specifications, including more sizes and bigger load capacities, operate in a free-standing steel framework and do not require a pit.
News from European Conveyor Systems (15 May 2003)
Cost competitive three-phase motors offer quality
Cost-competitive high quality three phase motors feature 'best practice' used for the motor windings, including inter-phase insulation.
News from Exico (15 May 2003)
Robot supplier accredited to ISO14001
FANUC Robotics (UK) has achieved accreditation to the environmental management system ISO14001 within 6 months of commencing its action programme. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (15 May 2003)
Internet-based parametrics can save time and cost
Using a customer's standard web browser, product dimensional and ordering data are entered from a web page and a custom CAD drawing is generated for approval before issuing to production.
News from Officecad (15 May 2003)
Grant award to help automotive SME to grow
A North Tyneside-based car parts manufacturer is expanding and creating more than 20 new jobs with the help of a GBP 240,000 grant from One NorthEast.
News from One NorthEast (15 May 2003)
Computer printable labels produced quickly, easily
Labelling software has been designed for fast and easy creation of computer printable labels for a wide variety of electrical and network systems applications.
News from Panduit (15 May 2003)
Lubricant protects can closing and seaming
Food grade lubricant offers outstanding protection to improve production efficiencies and increase levels of safety in can closing and seaming machines. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (15 May 2003)
Course aimed at removing balancing 'mystique'
Keen to dispel the perception of dynamic balancing as a 'black art', a day-long, introductory-level course gives a fundamental appreciation of the principles of of balancing. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing (15 May 2003)
A Successful First Year For Mouldings Specialist
An independent company, launched from the Moulding Division of Bourne Tools and Co, Bourne Technical Mouldings occupies a separate facility on Bourne's Walsall site.
News from Bourne Technical Mouldings (15 May 2003)
Software upgrades speed 3D visualisation
ART VPS demonstrated the latest software update for its Pure and RenderDrive 3D rendering devices at the recent 3D Festival in Copenhagen.
News from ARTVPS (15 May 2003)
3D simulation technology turns to weapons training
User Application Article Virtalis subsidiary VP Defence has just delivered a brand new virtual reality (VR) trainer for the 7.62mm general purpose machine gun (GPMG). Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (15 May 2003)
MAS scheme adding GBP 85,000/year value to users
The UK Government's Manufacturing Advisory Service is delivering an average added value of GBP 85,000 a year to manufacturers taking advantage of this service offered through 10 UK Regional Centres.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service (DTI) (15 May 2003)
ATEX directive use of motors detailed on CD-Rom
ABB has launched a CD-Rom containing information associated with the forthcoming ATEX Directive, on the marking and uses of motors and generators in hazardous areas.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (14 May 2003)
Safety and security products save money
Specialising in systems for safety, security and control for vehicles, plant and machinery, systems are tailored for industrial use and often pay for themselves on reduced insurance premiums alone.
News from Actiserve (UK) (14 May 2003)
Flexible vision inspects automotive displays
User Application Article Advanced flexible machine vision system copes easily with different changes in dashboard display spacifications without interrupting production. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (14 May 2003)
Supporting nano technology in plastics
Many within the academic and industrial communities see nano-technology as the 'next industrial revolution' in a range of applications including packaging, automotive and aerospace.
News from Faraday Plastics (14 May 2003)
Matsuura appoints official tool holding supplier
appointed Gewefa UK, the leading independent supplier of toolholding systems and equipment has been appointed the official toolholding supplier to Matsuura M
News from Gewefa UK (14 May 2003)
Clean every billet and improve extrusion die life
User Application Article Applying 100% cleaning of billet stock completely eliminates one suspected source of variation in product quality and protects the dies, as extruders are finding out. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (14 May 2003)
Tests on child seat buckles reassure consumers
User Application Article A leading supplier of child car seats, has chosen the latest low force testing machine to check the release mechanisms on child car seat buckles in a fast, accurate and reliable QC procedure.
News from Lloyd Instruments (14 May 2003)
Safety relays have reduced height and consumption
Latest developments in safety relays sees height reduced from 16.5mm to 14.5mm, and coil power consumption brought down to 300mW from 500mW.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (14 May 2003)
Website informs on orbital welding topics
Orbimatic have launched a new UK based website to provide UK process engineering companies with a source of information on orbital welding and associated equipment and related subjects.
News from Orbimatic (14 May 2003)
Motor/gearbox combinations up torque by 25%
A 25% increase in torque features a range of motor/gearbox combinations and most gearboxes now feature helical gears, increasing efficiency and giving quieter running. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (14 May 2003)
Strategic partnership to bring ERP to SMEs
The Support Group, and SoftBrands Manufacturing have formed a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive software, service and support solutions to SMEs.
News from SoftBrands Europe (14 May 2003)
Entry level CNC sliding head auto is versatile
Aimed at first time entrants a CNC sliding headstock lathe is also suitable for the cost-effective machining of relatively small diameter, medium complexity parts.
News from Star Micronics GB (14 May 2003)
Arc and laser combine to speed production welding
Combining the benefits of laser light and MIG arc welding offers production welding processes with greater weld gap bridging, deeper penetration, narrower weld seams and lower heat input.
News from TPS-Fronius (14 May 2003)
Chuckers also aimed at small and medium batches
Vertical turning lathes are designed to meet European customers' needs for cost-effective chuck machining, particularly for small-and medium-sized series as well as volume production.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (14 May 2003)
Wire forms can be finished too
In addition to bending wire through any plane in any configuration, a company is able to cut or roll threads and apply plastics or painted coatings.
News from William Hughes (14 May 2003)
PDF creation out of any CAD or windows application
Bluebeam Software has announced that it has launched the Bluebeam PDF Printer, which will allow users to create PDFs out of any CAD or Windows application
News from Bluebeam Software (14 May 2003)
Autovue Supports Livelink Cadmanager
Cimmetry Systems has announced that AutoVue integrates seamlessly with Livelink CADManager, a new solution announced by Open Text this week
News from Cimmetry Systems (14 May 2003)
First aid defibrillator raises chance of survival
Laerdal has developed a First Aid Defibrillator "Heartstart" that, with minimal training, can be used on cardiac arrest victims by members of the public, before the arrival of a paramedic.
News from Laerdal Medical (14 May 2003)
Technique simplifies production leak testing
Leak test technique simplifies and increases production leak test repeatability and selects the ideal fill and stabilization times based on the volume and temperature of the product.
News from Adar Corporation, Test Faster Division (13 May 2003)
2D code reader facilitates parts traceability
Directly applied marks reader facilitates traceability in part manufacturing and assembly where parts need to be individually identified for quality compliance and production control.
News from Absolute Vision (13 May 2003)
How to connect a PC to a mixture of signals
Do you ever hold the end of a cable from a sensor and think "I wish I could just plug this into a PC"? A single box now connects up thermocouples, pressure sensors and other transducers to a PC. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (13 May 2003)
Access control and data recorder easy to install
An easy to use, low-cost access control and data recording unit is designed for use on plant, machinery and vehicles, such as fork lift trucks, or production machines.
News from Actiserve (UK) (13 May 2003)
Book covers flow manufacturing from A to Z
From advanced planning to zero defects, Fundamentals of Flow Manufacturing provides readers with a step-by-step exposition of flow manufacturing strategies.
News from American Technical Publishers (13 May 2003)
Stage is ideal for high accuracy production
Compact, high-performance positioning stage has sufficiently high accuracy to be used in laser machining applications for the production environment. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (13 May 2003)
Integral compressor/dryer reduces maintenance cost
User Application Article A leading investment casting specialist has significantly increased quality, cut maintenance costs and boosted output by installing compressor/dryer to supply its foundry. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (13 May 2003)
Semi-automatic unit sharpens punches accurately
User Application Article A subcontract sheet metalworker has transformed a tedious, imprecise job into a fast, accurate process using a semi-automatic grinding machine for resharpening turret punch press tooling.
News from Burrhart Machinery (13 May 2003)
Device prevents lock-in accidents and pranks
A simple, cost-effective device prevents the accidental or malicious closing of machinery access doors while an operator is still inside a dangerous area.
News from Castell Safety International (13 May 2003)
Financing package is based on asset finance
An innovative financing package based on asset finance, enables the purchaser of centre lathes to restructure and consolidate its existing equipment finance packages into the deal without increases.
News from Colchester-Harrison (13 May 2003)
Control and monitoring system is integrated
Integrated control and monitoring system offers a versatile and cost-effective alternative to conventional SCADA systems in local and remote applications.
News from Controlstar Systems (13 May 2003)
Global expertise made available to lubricant users
Castrol has launched a new customer offer called Castrol AdvantageT, to ensure that its global expertise is available to manufacturing companies whether they operate internationally, nationally.
News from Castrol UK (13 May 2003)
Switch acts when no variable speed is required
Motor switch is designed for soft starting and stopping of a motor in either direction when no variable speed control is required.
News from Danfoss Drives (13 May 2003)
Lean software portfolio simulation is realistic
Built-in reality is the core concept of product lifecycle management that characterizes the exceptional level of realism now attainable in product and process simulation.
News from Delmia (13 May 2003)
Study suggests US firms put globalisation on hold
For the second year in a row, foreign direct investments by US manufacturers plunged 37%, strongly suggesting that domestic companies are putting their globalisation efforts on hold.
News from Deloitte & Touche (13 May 2003)
Machine vision systems German subsidiary opened
Manufacturing industrial machine vision systems and products used extensively in the automotive and glass industries, Falcon Vision has opened a subsidiary in Germany.
News from Falcon-Vision (13 May 2003)
Defensive publication database launched
FIZ Karlsruhe has launched the defensive publication database RDISCLOSURE - the most significant non-patent prior art database in the world - containing disclosures going back decades. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (13 May 2003)
High pressure coolant avoids early tool failure
Cutting fluids pumped to 70 bar or more, and accurately directed at the cutting zone, will force swarf away from the cutting area especially in deep hole drilling or pocketing routines.
News from Filtration Service Engineering (13 May 2003)
Workholding pot magnets are easy to attach
Pot magnets, made from the rare earth materials samarium-cobalt and neodymium-iron-boron, are easier to attach than previous models.
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Groep (13 May 2003)
Keep a firm grip on automated sheet metal work
Instead of using vacuum suckers, magnetic grab heads, attached to robot arms, grab or pick up objects like stamped steel parts, blanks and perforated steel plates.
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Groep (13 May 2003)
Speeder brings affordable high speed machining
A 50,000 rev/min, through coolant spindle speeder, designed to raise machine tool spindle speeds, is ideal for applications such as those encountered in the mould and die industry.
News from Gewefa UK (13 May 2003)
System removes cutting lubricant contaminants
The leading preventable cause of CNC Machine Downtime is premature tool wear and replacement, but can be minimised by a system removes cutting lubricant contaminants quickly and efficiently.
News from Glanon International (13 May 2003)
Geotextile dewatering turns sludge into topsoil
User Application Article Cider maker has solved a soil/silt waste problem in the apple washing process by dewatering with giant sausage-shaped bags and turned the by-product into a reusable quality top soil.
News from Golder Associates (UK) (13 May 2003)
Worm to put star-gazers onto scent of 'Big Bang'
User Application Article State-of-the-art wormgear technology is playing a major role in helping astronomers to investigate the 'Big Bang' theory for the global evolution of the universe.
News from Holroyd (13 May 2003)
Community launched for fabrication and assembly
To help promote lean manufacturing, a programme and site highlight 'best practice', giving advice, talking to peers in the fabrication and assembly community.
News from IBM (13 May 2003)
Motor manufacturer obtains Zone Z1 certification
Following the introduction of the ATEX range of motors for use in dusty areas, Leroy Somer has obtained independent Zone 21 certification for its motor and gearbox products.
News from Leroy Somer (13 May 2003)
Cabinet coolers selection simplified
Meech Air-Tec has simplified the specification for its cabinet coolers, making the clients' choice simpler, more efficient and future-proof.
News from Meech Air Technology (13 May 2003)
Cut-price temperature controllers are versatile
'The best value temperature controller on the market', is the claim made for single loop temperature and process controllers offering quality, functionality and reliability.
News from Paragon Alliance (13 May 2003)
CMM patent dispute in US settled
Romer and CimCore Corp have reached a final settlement with Faro Technologies in the patent lawsuit pending in the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, uSA.
News from ROMER CimCore (13 May 2003)
Perimeter access guarding device is simplified
Long range, 1-6 beam, perimeter access guarding device is of a simple "two-box" design that requires no separate control box or cabling between the transmitter and receiver.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (13 May 2003)
Powerful operator interfaces made for DC drives
Human machine interfaces for digital DC drives allow users to set every parameter and interrogate the drives remotely, adding a significant extra level of programming and control.
News from Sprint Electric (13 May 2003)
Foam floor scrubber raises cleaner productivity
Foam floor scrubbing technology significant savings (up to 30% increased productivity) and simplified machine operation as well as reducing job time and considering the environment.
News from Tennant (13 May 2003)
Thyssen Krupp, Italy, acquires TAD SS business
ThyssenKrupp Acciai Speciali Terni and TAD signed contract to take over stainless steel business of TAD Metals in Italy.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (13 May 2003)
Frameless motors optimise machine torque/volume
Offering the latest in direct drive rotary technology, frameless motors use neodymium-iron magnet rotor structure and skewed armature assembly to optimize machine torque/volume.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (13 May 2003)
SolidWorks penetrates schools in Northern Ireland
NT Cadcam has won a contract for 9000 licences of SolidWorks 3D CAD software from Classroom 2000 or C2K, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Education and Library Boards.
News from NT Cadcam (13 May 2003)
New Product Reliability Breakfast Forum
A new breakfast forum on product reliability, sponsored by NinaTek, was presented by Patrick Hetherington, a leading expert on product reliability and Director of the Reliability Analysis Center.
News from NinaTek (13 May 2003)
Tool Cuts Cost Of Regulatory Compliance
Manufacturers operating in tightly regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals or food and beverage can cut the complexity and cost of regulatory compliance with Rockwell.
News from Rockwell Automation (13 May 2003)
Assembly and Inspection Applications get VIS-60
Sunnex, a leading manufacturer of quality lighting systems, introduces the new VIS-60 vision system, a cost-effective solution ideal for assembly and inspection applications.
News from Sunnex (13 May 2003)
Compatability Provides Searching And Sharing Featu
Thermo Electron Corporation has announced the release of version 3.02 of Spectral ID, its spectral library searching software program that now offers unique functionality for spectroscopists. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (13 May 2003)
Modulation Capabilities of DDS Function Generator
TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) has revised and upgraded its popular model TG1010 DDS (direct digital synthesis) function generator to provide improved waveform quality.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (13 May 2003)
Portable System Has The Magic Touch
A revolutionary hand-held motion controller produced by Phoenix has been integrated with the popular TD Pocket Scan to create a portable ultrasonic inspection system for precise control of the scanner
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems (13 May 2003)
Software captures data for global view
User Application Article Using off-line software, a glass container maker can get a global picture in terms of how processes perform over time, and it is easier to spot large performance trends and unusual patterns. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 May 2003)
Software predicts plant short-circuit performance
User Application Article By facilitating fault-level calculations for the electrical installations at a water treatment works, software achieve savings in excess of GBP 300,000 on the distribution equipment specified. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (12 May 2003)
Software checks for legislative systems compliance
User Application Article Software is helping a pharmaceutical manufacturer to re-evaluate electrical installations - having more than 36,000 HV and LV circuits - to comply with BS 7671 and the Electricity at Work Act. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (12 May 2003)
Upgraded electrical software aids compliance
Demonstrating compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) - a mandatory requirement for all industrial and commercial users of electricity - is now easier using latest software. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (12 May 2003)
Electrical software brings productivity gains
Productivity gains of up to 75%, compared with manual methods of working, are being achieved by users of electrical design and testing software designed by electrical engineers. Brochure Available
News from Amtech Power Software (12 May 2003)
Area manager has sales engineer experience
Beko Technologies has appointed Duncan Holmes as area manager for Beko's comprehensive range of compressed air equipment to cover the South East of England. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (12 May 2003)
Plug gauges offer superb repeatability
Extremely robust, easy to use measuring plugs give the operator great speed of use, unmatched measuring accuracy and superb repeatability in harsh environments.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (12 May 2003)
Major control system upgrade completed at Corus
User Application Article A major control system upgrade and refurbishment programme, involving the large scale replacement of obsolescent process controllers, was completed recently at a major coated steel plant.
News from Eurotherm (12 May 2003)
Higher nesting ratio packs more containers in
Container offers a superior 5-to-1 nesting ratio and so significantly reduces freight costs and storage space requirements.
News from IPL Products (12 May 2003)
IGES files import problem led to CAM change
User Application Article Problems with importing and manipulating IGES files drove precision engineering company to look for a replacement CAM system that could also link readily with a variety of CNCs.
News from NC Graphics (Cambridge) (12 May 2003)
Slimline heads weld closely packed SS tubes
For welding closely packed stainless steel tubes and fittings in high quality pipeline systems a range of slim line weld heads are now available for these limited access applications.
News from Orbimatic (12 May 2003)
Investor In People standard held
Arrell Engineering have maintained the prestigious Investor In People standard for another 3 years.
News from Arrell Engineering (12 May 2003)
Integrator offers flexible assembly solutions
An assembly system integrator has been set up for companies who wish to industrialise a prototype or want to switch from manual to automatic assembly.
News from Nyquist Industrial Control (12 May 2003)
High response hydraulics speed multi-shot moulding
Designed for all types of multi-component technology, a multi shot injection moulding machine uses a high-response hydraulic system.
News from Sandretto UK (12 May 2003)
Light curtains made in novel 'L' format
Additions to a range of safety light curtains and light grids include a novel 'L' format, 'I' and 'T' formats, and an integrated muting function.
News from Schmersal UK (12 May 2003)
Target Precision Hits Bullseye At Southern Show
Product presentations made at Southern Manufacturing by Target Precision, the Harlow based specialist sub-contract manufacturer of precision turned parts, hit the bullseye among show visitors.
News from Target Precision (12 May 2003)
Software speeds catalogue creation
IsoCompose enables electronic spare parts catalogues to be created virtually at the push of a button.
News from Itedo Software (12 May 2003)
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