News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 July
to Saturday 2 August 2003
Digital factory solution saves up to 30% on costs
User Application Article Auto manufacturer adopted digital factory solution and has resulted in cost reductions of up to 30% for cars in some areas of vehicle planning.
News from Delmia ( 1 August 2003)
UK's Fastool project to get more DTI funding
DTI confirmed its support for manufacturing, and funding for projects such as Fastool will continue to be available for UK companies to participate in through the Framework 6 programme.
News from GTMA ( 1 August 2003)
Manual/CNC and electronic lathe ranges enhanced
Harrison has enhanced its range of Alpha manual/CNC and electronic lathes with more powerful, more functional, even easier-to-use machines for 2003.
News from TS Harrison and Sons ( 1 August 2003)
Strategy manager breaks down departmental barriers
User Application Article At IKV Tools, an off-line programming software's Strategy Manager has been used to break down any internal barriers between design and production.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 1 August 2003)
Keeping products cool without polluting
The Wedgwood factory has resolved the conundrum of how to meet Heath and Safety issues on cooling without introducing pollutants into the atmosphere. Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 1 August 2003)
Audio and visual link to trouble shoot faults
Mechanical faults still account for 80% of faults in industry. The ASK Centre system gives the flexibility of conferring with experts "live", in a hands free manner, with audio and visual link.
News from SchemNZ ( 1 August 2003)
A New Managing Director At GSPK
GSPK Design, part of the GSPK Group of companies based in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, has announced the appointment of Steve Lloyd as their new Managing Director.
News from GSPK Design ( 1 August 2003)
High performance sheet metal nest CAM released
Sheet metal cutting nesting CAM software, which uses a high performance algorithm that can run over a pre-set period of time, has delivered material savings of up to 9%.
News from Jetcam International ( 1 August 2003)
Safety system pressure group formed
Companies using the international safety system standard IEC 61508 have banded together to promote the benefits of accredited certification to the standard.
News from 61508 Association (31 July 2003)
Working platform for forklifts meets H and S needs
Cost effective working platform is fully compliant with Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note PM28 "Working Platforms On Fork-lift Trucks".
News from B and B Attachments (31 July 2003)
Inverted tooth chains have no projecting rivets
Latest inverted tooth chains feature link plates with laser-welded pin ends, so there are no projecting rivets and the chain presents a smooth contact surface on both sides.
News from Bosch Rexroth (31 July 2003)
Cincinnati Machine announces general manager
Stephen Brown has been named as general manager at Cincinnati Machine UK and will be taking over from managing director John Bloxham who has announced his retirement with effect from the end of 2003.
News from Cincinnati Machine (31 July 2003)
Three software providers have joined lean forces
Three software providers have joined forces to bring their customers what is believed to be the most powerful data-driven lean technologies on the market.
News from Epicor (31 July 2003)
Hall effect sensors offer long life expectancy
A highly robust, range of standard catalogue Hall effect sensors offer exceptional life expectancy and are ideally suited for use in automotive, industrial and consumer applications.
News from Hamlin Electronics Europe (31 July 2003)
How to remove backlash from worm gear systems
User Application Article Backlash is the enemy of precision in high accuracy worm gearing systems, but there is a solution, says Steve Whitehead, director of precision gear sales for Holroyd.
News from Holroyd (31 July 2003)
Ultrasonic transducer removes powder from blades
User Application Article Turbine engine components repairer has averted a cleanliness problem through the purchase of the latest submersible ultrasonic transducer to remove powder coating compound from turbine blades.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (31 July 2003)
Cancel acoustic echo in mobile applications
People using portable devices to communicate are looking for improved sound clarity, making acoustic echo cancellation more critical than ever. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (31 July 2003)
Pathtrace announce certification with SolidWorks
Pathtrace has announced that SolidWorks Corporation has accepted it into the newly launched Certified CAM Product Programme.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (31 July 2003)
Programmable safety controller suits Category 4
Powerful fail-safe CPU for Siemens SIMATIC-S7 300 controllers is suitable for use in safety-critical applications conforming to Categories 1 to 4 (EN 954-1) or SIL 1 to 3 (IEC 61508).
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (31 July 2003)
Lube-free chains offer enhanced loading, long life
Lube-free chains are now in the mainstream of industrial manufacturing and can replace pre-lubricated chains in many applications, in many cases with enhanced load and life expectancy. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (31 July 2003)
Motor friendly inverters sweeten AC motor/drives
Motor friendly inverters are the key to avoiding problems in AC motor/drive systems says Graham Perry, Product Manager for AC Drives.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (31 July 2003)
Two-stage planetary gearboxes up drive efficiency
Two-stage planetary design of elevator gearboxes offers the advantages of higher efficiency (96%), reduced size and weight and low noise, when compared with conventional worm gear drives. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (31 July 2003)
US Air Force Uses VisSim For Weapons System Design
User Application Article Designed for the rapid prototyping of new guided bomb and missile concepts, as well as the evaluation of new technology performance, MSTARS includes a library of VisSim-based munitions subsystems. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (31 July 2003)
New Chemoffice 2004 Is Released
The three principal components of ChemOffice 2004 - ChemDraw 8.0, Chem3D 8.0, and ChemFinder 8.0 - all have exciting new features and improvements such as integration with Microsoft Office. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (31 July 2003)
New Website Features Full Online Inventory Catalog
One of the worlds largest rental inventories for Test and measurement equipment, the Livingston catalogue has been replaced by an online version in six languages. Brochure Available
News from Livingston UK (31 July 2003)
The Most Accurate 3D Multisensor From Mahr
The MarVision Compact400, equipped with high precision air bearings, is said to be everything one would expect from a company which is renowned for its surface and form measuring instruments.
News from Mahr UK (31 July 2003)
New Standard For High Resolution 3D Laser Scanning
Outperforming today's laser scanners accuracy the 3D LC15 is perfectly suited for mobile phones, small turbine blades and other precision components.
News from Metris (31 July 2003)
Moisture Analysis With The 835/836 Titrandos
Titrandos come with a special Karl Fischer mode whose sophisticated control algorithm, combined with the increased volume is said to guarantee highly precise results. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (31 July 2003)
New Application Note For Enzyme Activity
Award winning pioneer in ultrasonic technology, Ultrasonic Scientific, has announced the introduction of a new free technical application note, outlining the direct monitoring of biochemical reactions
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (31 July 2003)
CNC range established for quality and performance
A full range of options are available to enhance the operation of a range of vertical machining centres and CNC lathes that have established a reputation for quality and performance. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (30 July 2003)
Hazardous functions switched off
Safety relays that can serve fields of application up to category 4, EN954-1, will dependably break electrical control circuits and therefore switch off any potentially hazardous machine functions.
News from Euchner (UK) (30 July 2003)
Automation company launches training catalogue
Festo Didactic, the training division of automation specialist Festo, has launched a new issue of its catalogue entitled "Learning System for Automation and Technology". Brochure Available
News from Festo (30 July 2003)
Thermal imager has ultra high resolution
Conventional thermal imaging system is limited in its accuracy for high temperature process applications but this system measures upt o 3600degC through standard ports and windows.
News from Impac Infrared (30 July 2003)
Kerry Ultrasonics appoints new managing director
Kerry Ultrasonics has appointed David Grime as its new managing director. David previously spent fifteen years at Oxford Magnet Technology, which were market leaders in medical equipment market.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (30 July 2003)
Horizontal miller-borers take large, complex parts
Manufacturers of construction plant, large engines and prismatic components can produce ever more complex parts to higher machined tolerances on two CNC table-type, horizontal-spindle borers.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (30 July 2003)
Battery 'supercharger' improves charge capacity
A compact, battery supercharger for forklift trucks can charge most batteries in just a few hours and can cure the infamous battery "memory effect" to provide greater charge capacity.
News from NIKAD (30 July 2003)
Manufacturing and automotive experience brought in
Oxford Sensor Technology has appointed Jon Brockbank as Sales Manager. He has a vast experience of selling into the automotive and manufacturing industrial sectors.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (30 July 2003)
Toolmakers merge to offer total solution service
Merged toolmaking companies offer a total solution service to the plastics and associated industries from initial concept through to full production.
News from Advanced Tooling Systems UK (30 July 2003)
Products aim to get the most from EDM
Focusing its development efforts on the optimization of working steps in production and tool-making, a workholding equipment maker shows how to speed up and get the most from EDM.
News from REM Systems (30 July 2003)
IHS will distribute Russian standards in English
IHS has made an agreement with Interstandard for the worldwide subscription rights to distribute the official English translation of Gosstandart of Russia's (GOST) standards.
News from Technical Indexes (30 July 2003)
Entyry level press brakes have 'crowning' system
An entry-level package CNC press brake, designed for easy and cost-efficient bending, feature a 4-cylinder electro-hydraulic ram drive with proportional valve technology for crowning. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (30 July 2003)
Highly dynamic drive stabilises laser cutting
In developing a flatbed laser cutting centre with flying optics, a highly dynamic drive concept was developed, which benefits significantly from weight savings yet has exceptional stability. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (30 July 2003)
New One-Day Seminar From Mettler Toledo
A one-day event includes real-life applications that study the use of the latest tools available to help you meet the latest challenges as well as recent developments in parallel chemistry. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (30 July 2003)
Digester Offers Elegant Sample Preparation
The 705 UV Digester for mineralization of aqueous samples is a supplement to all Metrohm's Voltammetry systems for those who have to analyze natural water samples or contaminated water samples. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 July 2003)
Digital drives give low cost boost to labelling
User Application Article Labelling machines can apply self-adhesive labels onto containers of various shapes and sizes, with high accuracy and rates of up to 120 m/min, thanks to the application of digital drive technology.
News from Astrosyn International Technology (29 July 2003)
Robot routing system minimises on site programming
The first of a new generation of 'Ready to go' fully enclosed routing cells has been designed to be 'up and running' and producing 'in tolerance' products within hours of unloading. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (29 July 2003)
Filter/regulator/lubricator is for heavy duty
A family of industrial air preparation equipment now includes a massive heavy duty 2 inch filter/regulator/lubricator intended for the main line of large compressed air distribution systems. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (29 July 2003)
Camera offers high quality, defect-free images
Claimed to offers the highest image quality and sensitivity available from any 4-megapixel camera on the market, the MegaPlus 4.0/E camera generates defect-free images.
News from Image Management Technologies (29 July 2003)
Catalogue covers grips and fixtures
Manufacturer of materials testing equipment has published a catalogue of grips and fixtures for its materials testing systems used throughout industry.
News from Lloyd Instruments (29 July 2003)
Sublimation printing is cost-effective
A sublimation printing system provides a cost-effective way to produce front panels, signs and labels on a variety of substrates in full colour.
News from Mega Electronics (29 July 2003)
Orbital TIG weld power supplies are flexible
Power supplies for orbital TIG welding tasks have controls built in to run a range of welding manipulators, orbital weld heads, welding lathes, welding stations and customer welding systems.
News from Orbimatic (29 July 2003)
Micro-contact probes test fine-pitch components
Double-ended spring test probes include two new series designed for probing at 0.75mm (0.03in) centres.
News from Peak Test Services (29 July 2003)
Intelligent drive gets motors in motion
An intelligent servo drive, capable of controlling brushed and brushless motors from a single unit, is a compact, fully programmable drive with extensive networking capabilities.
News from PML FlightLinK (29 July 2003)
Report examines plastics flame retardent market
With plastics being used increasingly in 'hot' areas of products, a market report examines the new developments from a range of flame retardant producers.
News from Smithers Rapra (29 July 2003)
Coil winders meet demand for more power
In response to increasing demand for power quality equipment, specialist manufacturer Reo has invested substantially in two new fully automatic coil winding machines. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (29 July 2003)
Steel cable mounts are for composite assemblies
Stainless steel tie-wrap mount allows for the easy securing of cables, pipelines, etc to adjacent composite structures.
News from Rotaloc (Europe) (29 July 2003)
Time to test employees' hazards knowledge
Sira Test and Certification has compiled a series of questionnaires which offer companies the chance to test staff on their hazardous area knowledge.
News from Sira (29 July 2003)
Automatic EDM wire feed system cuts lead times
User Application Article The high-speed, sensor-controlled, automatic wire feed system on its latest wire EDM is really reducing lead times for multi-aperture work at a spring maker.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (29 July 2003)
New CNC and CAM investment allows diversification
User Application Article Taking full advantage of the most recent software upgrade coupled with a new 5-axis polystyrene gantry milling machine, a pattern maker is diversifying into resin board machining.
News from Vero International Software (29 July 2003)
Painting robot accesses limited and narrow spaces
A compact, six-axis painting robot has a shorter vertical arm and narrow base, which makes it effective for painting applications in limited and narrow spaces. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (28 July 2003)
Mounting equipment supports drill and tap units
To facilitate the mounting of Sugino drilling and tapping units on machine bases, CPR Automation supply a wide range of mounting equipment.
News from CPR Automation (28 July 2003)
Leading CAM specialist maintains position
The latest NC Software and Related Services Market Assessment from CIMdata, confirms that Delcam retained its position as the leading international supplier of specialist machining software in 2002. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 July 2003)
Software sharpens manufacturing edge
User Application Article The Gillette Company has chosen VisualPlant as its global Manufacturing Intelligence solution is now installing it at three of its blade and razor facilities located in the U.S., U.K. and Mexico.
News from Executive Manufacturing Technologies (28 July 2003)
Compact liquid level sensors include brass and SS
A range of vertical compact liquid level sensors now includes stainless steel and brass constructions and up to 50W switching capability.
News from Gentech International (28 July 2003)
Handling system increases production efficiency
User Application Article Elevator buckets have been specially designed for a food product handling system to be quickly and easily removed to allow thorough cleaning and replacement, with minimum downtime.
News from Gough Engineering (28 July 2003)
Plastics fastener products expand
A company's development of new plastics products is growing so fast that it has published 'New Product Supplement' covering cable management, fastening, product feet and thread protection. Brochure Available
News from Anixter Components (28 July 2003)
Vitrified CBN wheels feature extra-high porosity
Vitrified CBN wheels feature extra-high porosity for grinding nickel-based alloys, ductile and high-temperature steels, and heat resistant alloys.
News from Ilyich Abrasive Company (28 July 2003)
Ionised blow kills static on blow moulded bottles
An ionising blower installed over a transfer conveyor blows ionised air over blow moulded bottles to remove static and allow the bottles to be moved and stacked without problems. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (28 July 2003)
Encouraging manufacturers to apply lean thinking
For manufacturers seeking to find new ways to boost shop floor performance, improve productivity and reduce costs, the Accelerated Route to Lean Manufacturing programme brings real results fast.
News from Manufacturing Institute (28 July 2003)
Threaded insert or plain ferrule fit honeycombs
A threaded insert for honeycomb panels is also available in plain ferrule form for mounting parts onto honeycomb flooring, roofing or paneling without damaging the fragile structure.
News from Rotaloc (Europe) (28 July 2003)
Laser measuring sensors installed easily
A family of short range, laser measuring sensors feature simple installation even in restricted access applications. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (28 July 2003)
Circular motion guide ensures milling accuracy
User Application Article When Mirage Machines launched its portable milling machine, the level of accuracy and reliability provided by an integral circular guide was no illusion.
News from THK UK (28 July 2003)
Precision Complex Shapes Cast by Norse
Specialising in complex shapes, with or without post cast machining or finishing, the key for Norse Precision Castings lies in the pattern making and the ability to cast to near net shape.
News from Norse Precision Castings (28 July 2003)
Screening Data Managed by BioAssay at Harvard
User Application Article Fred Harbinski currently manages a high throughput facility in the Tosteson Laboratory at Harvard Medical School, where they are screening for inhibitors of translation initiation for cancer therapy. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (28 July 2003)
Baking Industry Rises to the Occasion
TAPlus is Lloyd Instruments' latest texture analyser that offers affordable, high performance whether in Quality Control or product development.
News from Lloyd Instruments (28 July 2003)
Laboratory Instruments and Interface Linked
Novatek International has selected LimsLink and LimsLinkCDS from Labtronics as the instrument interfacing solutions for its Nova-Lims.
News from Novatek International (28 July 2003)
Environmental Monitoring By Novatek
Nova-Lims applications provide a comprehensive solution that manages a product's life cycle from new product discovery and development, through to commercial production.
News from Novatek International (28 July 2003)
NHK Won Over With Superior Product Performance
After thorough technical evaluation of various products available from vying parties, Pixelmetrix's award-winning products were picked to be part of NHK's preventive monitoring system.
News from Pixelmetrix Corp (28 July 2003)
Simulate and Automate with Voice Commands
RealizeR Voice uses customized advanced macros to simulate and automate common keyboard or mouse input for anything from a single key press to the most complex series of CAD operations.
News from Realize Software Corporation (28 July 2003)
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