News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 August
to Saturday 16 August 2003
Multimedia computer offers turnkey solution
A TFT flat panel PC, part of a new generation of powerful all-in-one multimedia computers, is a great turnkey solution platform for system integration.
News from Cadar Measurement Solutions (15 August 2003)
One click enables CAM user to virtually prove out
A single click makes a link to Vericut from EdgeCAM to offer major manufacturers the opportunity for 'virtual prove-out' of their NC code. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (15 August 2003)
Hoist design improved without rebuilding
User Application Article Gearboxes for the main hoists at the Corus Port Talbot steelworks have been re-engineered to radically improve the design and eliminate shaft seal problems without rebuilding the hoist.
News from David Brown Engineering (15 August 2003)
Superabrasives reduce eight hour job to 12 min
User Application Article A single 5 axis superabrasive machine replaced seven conventional milling and grinding machines, providing a reduction in the throughput time for a complex finished part from 8 hours to just 12 min.
News from Holroyd (15 August 2003)
Friction welding machine refurbishment order won
Thompson has won a contract to refurbish three friction welding machines for construction machine maker Case New Holland.
News from Thompson Friction Welding (15 August 2003)
Vibration analysis software simplifies development
User Application Article A software solution makes data conversions easy and stores process data from one day to the next when tracking down and resolving noise and vibration problems during product development. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 August 2003)
Device monitors operator access, data recording
TA low-cost, high-value device for operator access control and data recording now has the support of a nationwide service arrangement.
News from Actiserve (UK) (14 August 2003)
HMI combines ease of use with reliability
100 point HMI combines ease of use, reliability, flexibility and an open systems architecture in a package that is both upgradeable to SCADA and easily customized. Brochure Available
News from Citect (14 August 2003)
Software solutions rolled out to 20 managers
User Application Article Axxis International has extended the use of business intelligence and planning software by rolling out to twenty business managers.
News from Data Command (14 August 2003)
Improve materials utilisation in PCB manufacture
Manufacturers of printed circuit boards know that efficient use of materials is vital for competition and useful information is given in a new guide aimed at reducing raw materials costs.
News from Envirowise (14 August 2003)
Turbomachinery control solutions are configurable
Two configurable control solutions for steam turbine applications offer the power, flexibility and value price.
News from Invensys Triconex (14 August 2003)
Poppets hold no fears over aggressive conditions
Unlike conventional pneumatic spool valves that do not lend themselves to dusty, humid environments and become easily contaminated and damaged, poppet valves operate in such aggressive conditions.
News from KV (14 August 2003)
Reliability counts when choosing fittings
A company makes a considerable investment in pneumatic equipment to undertake manufacturing processes, so it is essential that the fittings chosen as part of the circuitry are reliable. robust enough
News from KV (14 August 2003)
Sealed lead acid battery chargers integrate easily
Available in managed automatic and non-managed ranges, open printed circuit board chargers are ideal for integration into OEM equipment.
News from Lawtronics (14 August 2003)
Camera range and selection guide are online
The full range of Vista products - over 350 individual lines - is now available online and organised along similar lines to the Norbain catalogue.
News from Norbain SD (14 August 2003)
Profiling centre trues three wheel varieties
User Application Article Wheel profiling centre at a major European grinding wheel manufacturing plant is trueing the steel blank and also plated CBN and diamond abrasive grinding wheels.
News from Normac (14 August 2003)
Large fast prototyping system capacity available
With a build volume of 700 x 380 x 580mm a twin laser fast prototyping system allows even the largest jobs to be shipped within seven days.
News from 3T RPD (14 August 2003)
WEG appoints Taylor and Goodman as distributor
WEG is continuing to expand the UK distribution and support network for its range of motors and drives products with the appointment of Taylor and Goodman as a distributor.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (14 August 2003)
XYZ appoints Axis Machine Tools as Scottish agent
XYZ Machine Tools has entered into a joint venture with a Scottish machine tool company to demonstrate its commitment to the Scottish market and to further develop its presence there. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (14 August 2003)
Data-acquisition system has multi-channel features
PC-based data-acquisition system combines high-speed performance with flexible multi-channel capabilities and a high withstand voltage for the most demanding applications.
News from Yokogawa UK (14 August 2003)
Appointment Enables Predecessor To Develop
Previously from German biotech company QIAGEN, where he managed the DNA sequencing and genomics business unit, Dr Eike Greiss will assume responsibility of running LGC Promochem's business in Germany.
News from LGC (14 August 2003)
Madison Selects Whitehouse For Sieve Calibration
User Application Article The meshes for the new range of Madison Filter precision test sieves uses the Whitehouse Scientific microsphere method for calibration. Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (14 August 2003)
Whitehouse Scientific Sponsors Filter Conference
Whitehouse Scientific is to sponsor the forthcoming Filtration Society conference - 'Characterisation, Filter Testing and Quality Standards' - at the Heath Conference Centre, Runcorn, UK. Brochure Available
News from Whitehouse Scientific (14 August 2003)
Mott quality system receives Gulfstream approval
Mott Corporation's ISO 9001-2000 Quality System was recently accepted by Gulfstream Aerospace Quality Assurance.
News from Mott (14 August 2003)
Catalogue details over 300 courses
The ISA Training Institute has released its latest course catalog detailing more than 300 instructor-led, CD-ROM, online, web-based, and video courses.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) (13 August 2003)
System's colour sensitivity approaches human eye
Colour vision system's image recognition is more similar to that of the human eye than conventional RGB-mode image processing systems and registers slight variations in colour.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (13 August 2003)
Bearing and housing sets are fully interchangeable
A range of spherical roller bearings is fully interchangeable with other leading brands and is purchased as a complete bearing and housing set up from one source.
News from NBC Group (13 August 2003)
Large injection mouldings tooled in 8 weeks
Using technology developed in-house, a proprietary mould system is engineered specifically for the automotive industry to produce large car parts - such as bumpers - in just eight weeks.
News from SPG Project Management (13 August 2003)
Package upgrades heald grinders' accuracy, life
Retrofit package can significantly extending Heald ID grinding machines' productive lives by as much as 20 to 30 years as well as improving performance and accuracy.
News from Service Network (13 August 2003)
Truck fleet automation software developed
A developer of mobile GIS solutions for automating field operations, has partnered with Syware, to add fast, flexible forms development to har*GIS TruckMap suite of fleet automation software.
News from Syware (13 August 2003)
Printer brings 'Xi' quality to industry labels
Believed to be the first high performance printer below GBP 2000 for labels up to 4-inches wide it offers all of the high-quality benefits of the Xi-series at a very competitive price.
News from Zebra Technologies (13 August 2003)
High Speed High Resolution Cost Effective Imaging
With a dynamic range of 1:1300, the MRc5 high-resolution 5 megapixel digital camera with FireWire, produces colour images of exceptional accuracy, brilliance and needle sharp detail.
News from Carl Zeiss (13 August 2003)
Glow Discharge Spectrometry Gets Hi-Res Hardware
The GD-Profiler HR from Jobin Yvon is dedicated to the surface, depth profile and bulk analysis of almost any material or coating - conductive or non-conductive.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (13 August 2003)
LGC Key Regulatory Interface says Chemist Review
Dr John Marriott's first Review for DTI has strengthened the role of Government Chemist in resolving analytical disputes and promotes better measurements for biotechnology.
News from LGC (13 August 2003)
NW US Forum To Collaborate On Product Reliability
The purpose of the Northwest Reliability Forum is to facilitate a cross-industry discussion with various manufacturers, discover new approaches, and to explore new and emerging techniques and ideas.
News from NinaTek (13 August 2003)
Thames Side-Maywood First On Crash Walls
First Technology Safety Systems (FTSS) will now promote Thames Side's force sensing vehicle crash test walls throughout the American and Far Eastern regions, providing technical support and servicing.
News from Thames Side Sensors (13 August 2003)
Flow Tester Tests Catheters And Other Devices
The Vector is a true multi channel leak tester and is ideal for testing catheters, performing the test by routing air to the catheter for outer wall integrity, occlusion, and inter-lumen leak testing.
News from Uson (13 August 2003)
High speed electric car tests drives and motors
ABB has found a novel way to put its drives and motors to the ultimate test by providing the main drive system for the British challenger to the world electric land speed record.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 August 2003)
Robotic order secured for bumper finishing
ABB has secured a GBP 260,000 order from ADAC Paintbox, Banbury, for two IRB5400 robots to spray adhesion promoter and base coat, and primer and clear coat to Bentley automotive bumpers. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (12 August 2003)
AKCP links up with M-PLIFY on monitoring devices
AKCP has joined hands with Luxembourg based M-PLIFY to announce the integration of sensorProbeT with AlarmTILT!
News from AKCP (12 August 2003)
Industrial cleaners adopt polymer helical gears
User Application Article When a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment, wanted a material for the helical gear wheels in its spray heads, it chose a polymer because of its superior chemical resistance.
News from Victrex (12 August 2003)
Wide range of analogue measurement sensors offered
A new publication available details a large range of analogue measurement sensors for proximity, photoelectric or ultrasonic sensing.
News from Baumer Electric (12 August 2003)
Fast grain finished steel plate service offered
A 24 hour turnaround of grain finished steel plate and sheet is now available from a subcontract finisher that has invested in advanced wide-belt plate and sheet steelfinishing technology,
News from CH Precision Finishers (12 August 2003)
Vibration-sensitive plant monitored remotely
An nline condition-monitoring system is designed to carry out detailed vibrational analysis of equipment in either local or remote applications.
News from Controlstar Systems (12 August 2003)
Marketing support offered to W.Midlands subbies
Matched funding programme offers West Midlands subcontractors the chance to exhibit at the Subcon 2004 exhibition for half of the usual cost. Brochure Available
News from Subcon (12 August 2003)
EDI boosts automotive parts competitiveness
User Application Article Automotive parts supplier EGR Europe uses EDI to deliver just-in-time programmes and boost competitiveness in the supply of automotive parts.
News from Global eXchange Services (12 August 2003)
Plastics belt fasteners offered for light duties
A series of plastics hinged-plate conveyor belt fasteners offers exceptional performance for light-duty applications in which metal fasteners or vulcanized splices are undesirable.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (12 August 2003)
European demand for electric drives to rise?
Following lacklustre results over the last few years, improving economic figures in 2004 and growing end-user confidence will boost demand in Europe for electric drives, says a new report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (12 August 2003)
PC-based control products secure business
User Application Article PC-based control products are providing Thomas Swan Scientific with a secure platform for future developments of its market-leading semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
News from Hayes Control Systems (12 August 2003)
Filter media change improves finishing performance
User Application Article Changing from conventional paper filters to an alternative media has dramatically improved filtration performance and reduced costs for specialist aircraft finisher.
News from Hodge Clemco (12 August 2003)
Water-jets cut gaskets at speed
A one-stop-shop for fast and economical supply of cut gaskets across all sectors of UK industry uses latest water jet cutting techniques to give a fast turn round. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (12 August 2003)
Miniature ballscrews offer high durability
High precision miniature ballscrews cater for the increased demand from designers and specifiers for small and compact ballscrews that offer high durability and accuracy of movement.
News from Jena Rotary Technology (12 August 2003)
Position switches can be used in safety circuits
A new generation of position switches, conforming to EN 50047, have positively opening and interlocked opposing contacts to IEC/EN 60 947-5-1 and can be used in safety circuits.
News from Moeller Electric (12 August 2003)
Customisation of standard products wins orders
Rapid customisation of standard range driveline products has enabled Newage Transmissions to secure a major contract for off-highway axles from US vehicle and mining equipment manufacturer.
News from Newage Transmissions (12 August 2003)
More power and DeviceNet extend drives' usage
Important enhancements, including higher-powered models and a new DeviceNet interface card, mean that variable speed drives offer convenient, dependable and cost-effective solutions. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (12 August 2003)
Time for SMEs to take notice of 'green' actions
The introduction of a new Environmental Standard (BS 8555: 2003) has provided many sSMEs across the south with a step by step mechanism to grow and develop management systems.
News from Passingham Associates (12 August 2003)
Euro-enthusiasm amounts to 70%, reports IMechE
Though manufacturing experts remain pessimistic, enthusiasm for joining the Euro takes an unexpected upturn with over 70% believing it could help recovery reports the UK's IMechE.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (12 August 2003)
Infrared sensors check temperatures on the move
User Application Article Where the product is moving, fluidised or delicate, the ability to measure temperature on a non-contact basis is a significant advantage, which is where infrared sensors come in.
News from QHi Group (12 August 2003)
Lasers make micro holes in plastics films
The Perfolas Film is the newest in the Perfolas series of turnkey solutions to produce small holes in paper and plastic films. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (12 August 2003)
Seminars and sector needs focus on tooling
"Mini seminars' and sectors devoted to industry sector needs will highlight metal cutting tooling and toolholder developments and tool management systems.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (12 August 2003)
Product handbook is guide to access engineering
Heat-treated, chromate and sealed captive screws are included in a product handbook that doubles as a comprehensive, global engineering access resource.
News from Southco (12 August 2003)
Spherical plain bearings eliminate maintenance
Thanks to the introduction of a triple lip seal and a new PTFE fabric liner, the new maintenance free spherical plain bearing guarantees a long service life without regular maintenance. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (12 August 2003)
Latest, reliable EDM wins orders for young subby
User Application Article Though established for less than a year a young EDM subby already has a full order book for a wide range of EDM work, from aerospace, automotive and plastics injection moulding sectors.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (12 August 2003)
Twin City offers high precision cutting
Twin City EDM is paying more up front, to provide great savings for customers who need high precision cutting on stainless steel, titanium, and hardened steel up to 55 Rockwell.
News from Twin City EDM (12 August 2003)
'Passport to success' helped bring in the orders
A Bedford-based wheel safety products manufacturer has won over GBP 220,000 worth of export orders just eight months after signing up to the 'Your passport to export success' programme.
News from Trade Partners UK (12 August 2003)
Connector delivers power and signals
The 26 and 28-pin M27 connector can be used for power and signals to factory automation equipment in the automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and electronics industries
News from Turck (12 August 2003)
Butterfly valves designed for hygenic applications
Hygienic butterfly valves designed for sanitary and aseptic applications in food, dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical and chemical industries come with standard butt weld and threaded end connections.
News from Tyco Flow Controls (12 August 2003)
Plastics bag leak testers are precise, versatile
Precise non-destructive leak testing on a wide variety of plastics bags having access tubes or connection ports can be tailored to suit individual applications.
News from Uson Europe (12 August 2003)
80% of Businesses Back Safe Sun
A new survey by Croner reveals that 80% of businesses are worried about the risk to employees of skin cancer from sun exposure, but in reality, few are doing anything about it.
News from Croner (12 August 2003)
ATS hosts European SIMATIC IT MES Seminars
ATS is organising a series of Breakfast Seminars in Europe from 2 until 16 October 2003 on SIMATIC IT MES.
News from ATS International (12 August 2003)
BITE Aims to Bring Success to the Community
Through its partnership with the University of East London, BITE aims to begin a new era of advancement within the areas of technology, management and e-commerce.
News from British Institute of Technology and E-Commerce (12 August 2003)
BABT and Cetecom Partner To Speed Up 3G Adoption
BABT, a testing and certification organisation, has formed a partnership with Cetecom, the test platform developer, to validate a new conformance test system for mobile telecommunications devices.
News from Cetecom (12 August 2003)
J.W. Winco Offers Steel Socket Set Screws
New Steel Socket Set Screws with full, flat, or serrated ball point ends from J.W. Winco have balls of hardened steel.
News from Winco (12 August 2003)
Compact Dispenser for the QC Lab
The 700 Dosino is the new automatic dispensing instrument for the accurate metering of liquids. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (12 August 2003)
Strip products, laser facility gain ISO/TS 16949
Corus has announced that its Strip Products UK business and its laser welding facility, Autolaser Technologies, have acquired certification to the new ISO/TS 16949: 2002 quality approval standard. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (11 August 2003)
Software incorporates all aspects of manufacturing
Manufacturing business software incorporates all aspects of manufacturing and financial control within a fully integrated business system, and developed in-house.
News from Delta Business Solutions (11 August 2003)
Advanced rapid prototyping materials are coming
Commercialization is nearing of liquid materials containing fillers - such as metals, ceramics, glasses or polymers - allowing for a broader range of rapid prototyping applications. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (11 August 2003)
Multi-loop controller commuicates on Modbus
Eurotherm's Model 2500 multi-loop controller and data acquisition unit now has the capability of communicating as a slave device on any Modbus TCP/IP network.
News from Eurotherm (11 August 2003)
Precision chuck matches up to heavy usage
User Application Article When a critical control product manufacturer required a replacement chuck for a CNC turning machine, a precision product was required to cope with tough metals and harsh environments.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (11 August 2003)
'Plug and play' sensors have embedded data sheets
'Plug and play' inductive sensors allow instruments and/or software to self-configure from data read directly from the sensor itself and avoids data entry errors.
News from Lion Precision (11 August 2003)
CAM software sharpens umbrella competition
User Application Article Advanced CAM software has enabled an umbrella manufacturer to machine 3D forms directly into the tool - it has eliminated hand finishing and reduced the number of EDM electrodes needed.
News from NC Graphics (Cambridge) (11 August 2003)
Inkjet printer speeds up part marking
A part marking inkjet printer interface has been added to a range of machine and motion control systems capable of marking substrates with text and graphics at up 1.7m/sec.
News from NEE Controls (11 August 2003)
Precise duty and frequency laser controls offered
By adding a PWM output to a servo range of motion control systems an ideal low cost solution for precise duty and frequency controls has been made for system integrators of laser machines.
News from NEE Controls (11 August 2003)
USB2 interface speeds up job transfer
A USB2 interface has been added to a range of motion control systems to allow job data to be transferred in excess of 4000 times faster than the current system.
News from NEE Controls (11 August 2003)
Laser welding made effortless and easy
The new generation laser welding machines feature effortless and ergonomic handling, which makes precise welds very easy, says the manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (11 August 2003)
Versatile sliding head auto can broach and hob
Specifically developed to provide excellent access for setting and producing features like whirling high pitch this sliding head automatic can polygon turn, broach and gear hob in cycle.
News from StarragHeckert UK (11 August 2003)
Niles-Simmons appoints StarragHeckert as UK agent
With its knowledge of turnkey technology machining cells and systems, StarragHeckert UK of Brackley has been appointed by Niles-Simmons to represent its machine tool activities in the UK.
News from StarragHeckert UK (11 August 2003)
Saw blade grinder runs unattended, ups quality
To meet competiton, a saw blade service company has invested in a saw blade grinder that runs unattended overnight and improves saw surface finish and working life.
News from Walter GB (11 August 2003)
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