News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 June
to Saturday 5 July 2003
National Safety Award presented to Astralux
The British Safety Council presented Astralux Dynamics with a National Safety Award in recognition of its concerns for employee health and safety.
News from Astralux Dynamics ( 4 July 2003)
Fixed length collet chucks have no drawback
Fixed length collet chucks have no drawback as the collet closes, which is an important feature for dual spindle and sub-spindle lathes, as well as barfeeding applications.
News from Hydrafeed ( 4 July 2003)
Little or no CNC knowledge needed to use grinder
Even an operator with little or no CNC knowledge can precision grind complex shapes, angles and surfaces with a new 524 Easy touchscreen controlled surface and profile grinder.
News from Jones and Shipman Precision ( 4 July 2003)
Icon-based software simplifies complex programming
Icon-based software provides the inexperienced and experienced operator alike with a simple step-by-step guide to to creating programs for the most complex shapes, angles and surfaces.
News from Jones and Shipman Precision ( 4 July 2003)
Coating overcomes hydrogen fuel problems
User Application Article Adiamond-like coating is making a significant contribution to the development of the hydrogen powered car by providing coating technology to overcome serious lubrication problems.
News from Poeton Industries ( 4 July 2003)
Gas plant protects copper alloy continuous casting
Protective atmosphere gas plant has been delivered to manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products to be used in the continuous casting installation.
News from Mahler AGS ( 4 July 2003)
UKAS audit certifies flowmeter calibration rig
A surveillance visit by UKAS of ABB's flow calibration facilities has resulted in a calibration rig certified as being accurate to within an expanded uncertainty of +/-0.027%.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 3 July 2003)
Linear positioning stage speeds vision system
User Application Article A linear motor positioning stage checks 26,000 connector contacts, over a 300 x 200mm area, in less than 30 minutes. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 3 July 2003)
Integrating DECT mobility in Voice-over-IP nets
Technology is available to join wireless base stations (or 'radio fixed parts') in the DECT network directly to the IP network, using the same infrastructure as wired phones.
News from DeTeWe ( 3 July 2003)
System counts and places blister packs at infeeds
User Application Article Leading contract packer has installed an infeed magazine counting wheel system for the automatic counting and placing of blister packs into cartoner infeed slots.
News from Electro-mec (Reading) ( 3 July 2003)
Panel hinges set flush into a frame
Hinges are specifically designed for use with doors that are set flush into a frame, either on a cabinet or equipment such as machine guards or access panels. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 3 July 2003)
Thermal image camera checks assemblies
User Application Article A thermal image camera looks at the whole helicopter operating environment from avionic cooling to the temperature of rotor blades, the fuselage and that of individual switches. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 3 July 2003)
High power relays have universal connections
Relays offer high power AC-output switching capabilities with user-friendly universal connections and an integrated finger-proof cover.
News from Hawco ( 3 July 2003)
Large mill-turn centre expands SME prospects
Having acquired a 15 inch chuck CNC mill-turn lathe, Holifields can now machine larger components of considerable complexity.
News from Holifield (Oxford) ( 3 July 2003)
Chains withstand food oven temperatures
A difficult area of food manufacture is in high temperature ovens but high temperature chain lubricants, as described on a website, withstand these temperatures for extended periods.
News from John Sheard ( 3 July 2003)
Sliding head auto offers more flexible setting-up
Higher rigidity with a larger driven tool capability, increased tool capacity and more flexible setting options will enable CNC auto lathe cycle times to be reduced further. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 3 July 2003)
Orbital weld station's tube/pipe clamp rotates
Tube and pipe welding station incorporates a tube/pipe clamp that also rotates to allow 45deg and 90deg elbows to be welded to tube lengths.
News from Orbimatic ( 3 July 2003)
Generator set manufacture wins prestige award
At a glittering award ceremony, FG Wilson, the largest manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets in Europe was announced as the winner of the Foresight Award for Manufacturing Excellence.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 3 July 2003)
Turned parts specialist now runs even faster
User Application Article A forward looking turned parts specialist, with a decade of investment in CNC, has learned how to run even faster through smart yet simple management software.
News from PSL DataTrack ( 3 July 2003)
Disc laser performs machining, micro-welding
A diode-pumped disc laser for micro-machining performs quasi-simultaneous welding of larger plastics parts, seam welding of aluminium or copper and lap welding of 100 micron metal foils. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 3 July 2003)
Rodless cylinder is magnetically coupled
With dramatic reduction in height, length and weight, a compact magnetically coupled rodless cylinder will appeal to builders of transfer machines for light components.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 3 July 2003)
Thyssen Krupp invests in tinplate manufacture
Among capital expenditure approvals, the Thyssen Krupp board has awarded over EUR 100 million investment in Germany's only tinplate producer,Rasselstein Hoesch.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel ( 3 July 2003)
CNC saw blade grinder is 30 per cent faster
Saw blade regrinding specialist has installed an ultra-fast CNC saw blade grinder to meet increasing demand for tungsten tip blade regrinding.
News from Walter GB ( 3 July 2003)
One day's training runs CNC milling machine
User Application Article A day's training by a CNC/DRO specialist was all it took for a fabricator to get its 3-axis CNC milling machine into production.
News from ACI (UK) ( 3 July 2003)
Hardware Independent Machine Vision Software
Royalty free Runtimes, Best of Breed Algorithms, some of the features of Sapera Processing 5, the latest release of Coreco Imaging's flagship vision application development environment. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 3 July 2003)
Precise Daily/Weekly Sampling On DNO Platform
User Application Article A Jiskoot Dual Fast Loop daily and weekly sampling system designed for ease of offshore installation is now in use to sample crude oil on the DNO operated Thistle Alpha platform.
News from Jiskoot ( 3 July 2003)
Pharmacogenetic Licensing Continues To Expand
LGC, the UK's leading independent analytical laboratory, has granted its fifth non-exclusive licence in a year for the gene variant CYP2D6*4 involved in drug metabolism.
News from LGC ( 3 July 2003)
Oxoid Award For Beer Quality And Brewery Hygiene
At a special award ceremony held at the Ardencote Manor Hotel, Warwickshire, UK, the winners of the Oxoid Awards for Beer Quality and Brewery Hygiene, received their prizes. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid ( 3 July 2003)
Advances at Drug Discovery
In addition to supporting compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, Thermo's suite of systems equip researchers with the knowledge to generate leads, terminate flawed projects early and make informed decisions. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics ( 3 July 2003)
Heat shrinkable sleeve label applicators are fast
Heat shrinkable sleeve label applicators are now capable of applying labels in excess of 300 containers per minute.
News from Aetna UK ( 3 July 2003)
Packing of small parts is fast and precise
Vertical form, fill and seal system with an integrated header card applicator is a low cost system that offers fast, precise and effective packaging of individual component parts .
News from Ceetak ( 2 July 2003)
Value engineering exercise reduces lathe costs
A resurgence in international demand for manual centre lathes combined with avalue engineering exercise have brought down their costs significantly.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 2 July 2003)
Tripartheid cooperation reduces fastener stocks
User Application Article Close co-operation between a metals company, wire drawer and fastener manufacturer has reduced the amount of stock in an automotive supply chain by 25 per cent and freed up large areas of space. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) ( 2 July 2003)
Software gives toolmaker triple time saving
User Application Article Changing software has given a triple time saving at a Northern Ireland die casting equipment manufacturer by using a new approach to the way programs are written and executed. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 July 2003)
Collars and rigid couplings installed easily
An extended range of collars and rigid couplings, designed for easy installation and adjustment, are detailed in a four-page leaflet. The collars do not damage shaft surfaces. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 2 July 2003)
Appointment to provide strong management direction
The new appointment of Stephen Blair to head up Invensys Process Systems (IPS) in the UK will provide strong management and direction to this important Invensys business unit.
News from Invensys ( 2 July 2003)
Robust printer designed for outer case coding
a robust self-cleaning print head and IP65 rated stainless steel enclosure features a printer designed for outer case coding, printing large characters, images and barcodes up to 70mm high.
News from Linx Printing Technologies ( 2 July 2003)
Thread grinder offers superior accuracy
Seven Axis CNC universal thread grinding machine combines superior accuracy and surface finish with versatility and rapid setup.
News from Normac ( 2 July 2003)
Ransohoff to design and make Bowden equipment
Ransohoff has reached an agreement in principal with Bowden Industries to acquire the exclusive rights to design, manufacture, sell and support the full line of Bowden cleaning equipment.
News from Ransohoff ( 2 July 2003)
Plenty of power built into mill-turn centre
A powerful, high torque mill-turn centre with an 18/15kW main spindle motor driving a chuck of up to 10 inches in diameter also has an opposing spindle with a six inch chuck.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery ( 2 July 2003)
Growing dmd fuels company expansion in the North
Cocentric Ltd, a communication and IT systems and logistics company headquartered in the Midlands, is strengthening its presence in the North of England.
News from Cocentric ( 2 July 2003)
International Power signs new three-year contract
MRO Software, a leading provider of strategic asset management solutions, has announced that International Power has chosen MAXIMOŽ
News from MRO Software ( 2 July 2003)
Hydraulic damper units are self-contained
Self-contained hydraulic damper units that provide a fully adjustable controlled feed rate when a load is applied to them are now available in an extended range.
News from Ace Controls International ( 1 July 2003)
Dedicated software speeds up graph making
You know the feeling: you're looking at the graph you've just produced using your spreadsheet, and you're thinking, "well, I guess it will do." This software provides the graph you want, and quickly. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 1 July 2003)
Simulating dynamic Mathcad systems models
Mathematical modelling of dynamic systems offers engineers a convenient and cost-effective means of testing and optimising the systems they're designing. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 1 July 2003)
Springs untangled and fed at up to 20,000/min
Untangling and feeding springs - particularly small ones - was a headache in automatic assembly until a spring dispenser - capable of operating at up to 20,000 springs/min - arrived.
News from CPR Automation ( 1 July 2003)
Geared products now comply with ATEX Directive
Total compliance with the new ATEX Directive to safeguard the use of industrial equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres, is now assured for users of David Brown geared products.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 1 July 2003)
Industrial PC supports high-speed graphics
Featuring a 15 inch touch-screen XGA colour display that supports multi-media and high-speed graphics, the latest industrial PC is ideal for manufacturing, industrial and logistics use.
News from DLoG (UK) ( 1 July 2003)
New metrology members boost GTMA strength
A strong metrology sector is key to the prosperity of UK manufacturing and the GTMA is delighted to have welcomed three more metrology companies into membership.
News from GTMA ( 1 July 2003)
Rotating drum mixer blends gently, saves power
While the total absence of internal paddles or blades on a horizontally rotating drum mixer has made its 'gentle touch' - and its energy saving - much appreciated by users, said the manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) ( 1 July 2003)
Flexible epoxy compound pots delicate electronics
A flexible epoxy potting compound is ideal for potting delicate electronic assemblies requiring environmental resistance and superior electrical properties.
News from RBC Industries ( 1 July 2003)
Silicone extrusions and mouldings meet tough specs
Extruded and moulded silicone rubber and sponge products meet 'environmentally challenging' lighting industry requirements, including seals and gaskets.
News from Samco Silicone Products ( 1 July 2003)
Programmable safety controller suits Category 4
All programming is carried out in one language - Step 7 - in a programmable safety controller that is suitable for use in safety-critical Category 4 applications.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 1 July 2003)
Dustless sack emptier designed for small batches
A dustless sack emptier is designed for users who manually empty a relatively small amount of sacks as part of a production process.
News from Spiroflow ( 1 July 2003)
Subsidiary supplies aero engine fixtures, gauges
Engineering and balancing technology specialist Universal Balancing has formed a new subsidiary, Aviation Tooling to harness the capabilities of its aerospace industry expertise. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing ( 1 July 2003)
Manual toggle clamps secure parts accurately
A series of four manual toggle clamps offer fast and accurate fixing of components to all types of work surface. Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 1 July 2003)
CSI Wireless Receives US$2m sensor order
Manufacturer of advanced wireless and GPS products, CSI Wireless, has received its first major purchase order for the Company's Vector GPS heading sensors.
News from Hemisphere GPS ( 1 July 2003)
VisSim/Real Time for Dynamic SPC Simulation
User Application Article In a joint effort, EI DuPont de Nemours and EnTech Control Engineering used VisSim and VisSim/Real-Time to develop a high-fidelity dynamic simulation model of DuPont's non-woven sheet facility. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 1 July 2003)
ActivityBase Inventory Management From IDBS
ActivityBase Inventory Management (AIM) from IDBS provides a complete inventory management solution to help drive discovery research.
News from IDBS ( 1 July 2003)
Stainless Steel Self-Locking Ball Lock Pins
J.W.Winco now offers Plastic 3-Prong Self-Locking Ball Lock Pins with Stainless Steel Components.
News from Winco ( 1 July 2003)
New Closure Torque Tester from Mecmesin
In addition to torque generally associated with screw closures closure development areas such as tamper-evident seals, or child-resistance have increased the range of torque which need to be measured. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin ( 1 July 2003)
Pico Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certificate
Pico Technology, the PC oscilloscope and PC-based data-logging solutions company, is now ISO 9001:2000 registered following certification by BSI Management Systems.
News from Pico Technology ( 1 July 2003)
Ad-Hoc Hygrometer Calibration Services Offered
A new reference standard instrument is set to allow Sira's humidity laboratory to further lower the minimum dewpoint temperature capability in the next few months.
News from Sira ( 1 July 2003)
Condition Monitoring Set For Wind Farms
User Application Article SKF is to install its WindCon condition monitoring system in 126 Enertrag wind turbines located in nine different wind farms across Germany and France. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 1 July 2003)
Product Service Completes Empar Test Programme
User Application Article TUV Product Service has successfully completed environmental and EMC qualification testing on EMPAR which is to be installed as part of missile defence systems onboard frigates for two Navies.
News from TUV Product Service ( 1 July 2003)
Gas Mixer Order From Poultry Packer
Witt Gas Techniques has received an order in excess of 72,000 GBP to supply KM100-3MEM gas mixers to 5 different UK sites of Aberdeen based, Grampian Country Food Group.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 1 July 2003)
Air Protocol Analyser For UMTS/W-CDMA Testing
The new ABiT AP-4000, available exclusively from Yokogawa, is an air protocol analyser for testing the latest third-generation UMTS (W-CDMA) mobile communications systems.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 1 July 2003)
Differential drives offer intelligent phase shifts
Using the advantages offered by differentials companies operating in industries such as printing, packaging and labelling can expect to make significant gains.
News from Andantex (30 June 2003)
How SPC helps companies meet ISO 9000 requirements
User Application Article What role does statistical process control software play in helping organisations to meet ISO 9000? The following article from Adept Scientific outlines the basics. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (30 June 2003)
c-Ark has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue for its PLM
c-Ark, the developer of iBaan for PLM solutions and Cimmetry Systems have announced that c-Ark has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue visualization and collaboration technology for its PLM solutions.
News from SSA Global (30 June 2003)
Vee slide linear guidance systems areready to fit
Vee slide linear guidance systems offer four useful sizes of spacer slides complete with carriages assembled ready for installation.
News from Bishop-Wisecarver Corp (30 June 2003)
Valve families enjoy more flexible interfacing
Burkert Fluid Control Systems has introduced an AS-i version of its Mini TOP compact ON/OFF control head, which allows smaller valves to interface with original and 2.1, AS-i systems. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (30 June 2003)
Machine vision systems verify packaging compliance
User Application Article At a shampoo bottles production high-performance machine vision systems have been introduced to high speed marking and packaging production lines after success in labelling and marking inspection. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (30 June 2003)
SS chain beats off harsh media attacks
Stainless steel chain is suitable for use in the most demanding applications, exhibiting resistance to water, acids, alkalis, chemicals, high humidity and extremes of temperature. Brochure Available
News from Cross + Morse (30 June 2003)
Copper is too valuable to be thrown away
At a time when waste management has become a high priority within the European Union, copper is increasingly emerging as the recycling champion.
News from Copper Development Association (30 June 2003)
Downloadable application notes for ScopeMeters
Fluke has made available on its website, free, downloadable Application Notes for its handheld colour and monochrome oscilloscopes. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (30 June 2003)
Borg Warner adds fourth Heller HMC
Borg Warner has ordered a fourth fully tooled and fixtured Heller horizontal machining centre as well as new tooling and fixturing for the three existing HMCs in its machine shop. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (30 June 2003)
Looking for a robot?
There are over 50 second user industrial robots held in stock, mainly ABB IRB6000 S3 types and in excellent condition for sale or lease-rent.
News from Industrial Robot Supply (30 June 2003)
SimSci-Esscor signs 5-year simulation deal
SimSci-Esscor, a business unit of Invensys, has signed a five-year, multi-million Euro corporate license agreement with Axens for the use of SimSci-Esscor's process simulation software.
News from Invensys (30 June 2003)
UK welding market confidence underlined
Showing its confidence in the UK arc welding market Kemppi has invested some EUR 2 million in new 1176m2 UK headquarters on the Priory Business Park in Bedford.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (30 June 2003)
High power PLC changes the thinking on logic
A radically different PLC technology features integrated Ethernet interface and built-in OPC server to enable the PLC functions to integrate with IT operations.
News from Moeller Electric (30 June 2003)
Re-launched website includes customer events
Re-launched pan-European interactive website provides details of forthcoming Panduit customer events right across Europe, such as seminars, road shows and exhibitions.
News from Panduit (30 June 2003)
Establishing 'plug and play' sensor standards
Transducer and sensor groups are clubbing together to establish a common technical standard between sensors and data acquisition hardware and software for measurement systems. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (30 June 2003)
EC's EMERGENCY STOP standard is not a 'norm'
Since 1992, the European Community's Machinery Safety Standard for EMERGENCY STOP equipment, BS EN418, should have become the industrial norm but that, as yet, this is not the case.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (30 June 2003)
Robotised machining cell set up inside 14 weeks
User Application Article When diesel engine and automotive components specialist secured a major new order to produce front wheel hubs it moved quickly to set up a robotised machining cell inside 14 weeks.
News from 600 Centre (30 June 2003)
ProfiBus transmitter designed for weighing
A highly accurate ProfiBus transmitter is designed for where accurate weighing is a necessity and with a requirement for on the spot access to data. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (30 June 2003)
Automotive supplier signs deal with Tecnomatix
Tecnomatix has announced that Engineering Bausch und Ziege (EBZ), a leading German automotive engineering firm, has signed a US$500,000 contract with Tecnomatix for use of eMPower solutions.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (30 June 2003)
Right machine choice schools for the future
User Application Article That a school was most impressed with CNC machines widely used in industry meant it was giving the pupils real-world experiences and knowledge that is immediately transferable to employers. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (30 June 2003)
One VTL/borer-miller ousts 1980s FMS
User Application Article If your company is operating a 1980s, 'flexible manufacturing system' - or FMS - maybe it's time to think again, like this company that replaced its FMS with one of today's VTL/borer-millers!
News from Ward CNC Machinery (30 June 2003)
Oil coolers ensure high speeds are maintained
Oil coolers provide the optimum control of heat to ensure improved machine tool performance in the face of ever increasing demands for higher speed operation and improved levels of precision. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (30 June 2003)
Robotic depalletiser ousts manual skid loading
Manufacturers of plasterboard have shown great interest in a new system that completely eliminates the expensive and slow process of rotating two tonne packs.
News from Aetna UK (30 June 2003)
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