News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 August
to Saturday 30 August 2003
Flexible welding enclosures protect SS and exotics
For the welding of Titanium as well as other metals like stainless steel, Zirconium and its alloys, a range of low cost flexible welding enclosures are easy to use. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (29 August 2003)
Strong rise recorded in order intake
Over the first six months of 2003, the Jenoptik Group was able to surpass its sales, order intake and order backlog figures for the first half of 2002.
News from Jenoptik (29 August 2003)
Non-contact safety switches made in SS
Standard magnetic or coded magnetic non-contact safety switches for industrial machinery are now available in low-maintenance, 316 grade stainless steel.
News from Mechan Controls (29 August 2003)
Die spotting press brings bedding-in savings
User Application Article In this die splitter/spotting press, the ability to work on tool high spots and with a guaranteed parallel raise and lower of the top tool, have provided significant savings.
News from PREMiTEC (29 August 2003)
Non-chlorinated solvents match 'trich'
Non-chlorinated and non-VOC industrial cleaning solvents combine outstanding industrial cleaning performance with environmental benefits to meet the requirements of today's solvent legislation.
News from SIS Chemicals (29 August 2003)
Heat-tracing business growth inspires move
As a result of the significant growth in its heat-tracing business, Tyco Thermal Controls is to relocate its operations to the recently opened UK headquarters at Washington, Tyne and Wear.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (29 August 2003)
Smart degreasers offer safety and flexibility
Multiple door degreasing machines offer safety, flexibility, cost-effectiveness and compliance by combining immersion degreasing methods with advanced principles of solvent containment.
News from Virotec (29 August 2003)
Tool shrinking for HSM need not be compromised
Making compromises when shrinking tools to nominal dimension is no longer necessary as developments in tool presetting and measuring technology now satisfies all needs in high speed machining.
News from Zoller (29 August 2003)
Under die scrap removal unit needs no lubrication
An under die scrap removal system, the Dura Glider Scrap Shaker, has no seals, no O-rings, no pistons and equires no lubrication.
News from Dura-Glider Co. (28 August 2003)
DSM Somos and Vantico settle patent dispute
DSM Desotech and Vantico A and T US have entered into a settlement agreement to resolve patent-related disputes involving their respective stereolithography resin products. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (28 August 2003)
ERP solution streamlines plumbing product chain
User Application Article A $20 million industrial plumbing supply business is installing an ERP solution to streamline its supply chain, from sales and delivery through to automating financial transactions.
News from 3i Infotech (28 August 2003)
Robotic soldering systems repeat themselves
Bench-top robotic soldering units have been developed for repetitive selective soldering applications where solder joint quality and consistency are essential. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (28 August 2003)
Blender and refurbishments boost capacity by 400%
User Application Article Combination of fixed mixing and packing equipment coupled with Sleaford's strict cleaning regime was limiting production capacity until a batch blender and general refurbishment upped capcity by 400%.
News from Matcon (28 August 2003)
Bar mill accessories aim at improving flexibility
Axial roll mounting unit; a three-roller guide for bar sizing mills; and its new outboard twist delivery guide are aimed at improving the working and flexibility of bar mills.
News from Morgan Construction Company (28 August 2003)
Several connectors in one system save space
A modular interconnection and docking system can have power, signal, high frequency, fibre optic and compressed air connectors enabling it to combine several separate functions in one module.
News from ODU UK (28 August 2003)
Pickling line billed as Europe's most advanced
User Application Article The first use in Europe of new plate heat exchangers in a pickling line's hydrochloric acid circuits, and a new inspection system for both sides of the strip, have come 'on stream'.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (28 August 2003)
Texture Analyser Provides A Realistic Insight
Now available as part of the Brookfield range of instruments, the CNS Farnell QTS 25 Texture Analyser offers the ultimate in texture measurement and assessment.
News from Brookfield Viscometers (28 August 2003)
New Spectrophotometer Offers Real Value
Several unusual "convenience features" on the the new model M501 single beam UV/Visible spectrophotometer from Camspec reflect the company's experience and focus on user needs in this market sector.
News from Camspec (28 August 2003)
Advanced Firewire Cameras from AVT
The Dolphin range of cameras for the IEEE 1394 bus from Allied Vision Technology have in built shading correction and 63 user configurable lookup tables for image pre processing along with 12 bit A/D. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 August 2003)
Wide Aperture Lenses for Machine Vision
With sensor sizes increasing and pixel sizes getting ever smaller, there is an increasing need for better quality higher resolution lenses. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 August 2003)
Lighting Controller Accessories Help Automation
The PP600 series from Gardasoft is a range of programmable lighting controllers from Gardasoft capable of automating many different aspects of LED lighting systems. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 August 2003)
Special Educational Deal On CVB Development Kit
As an investment in the future, Stemmer Imaging and Firstsight Vision have announced a special educational version of the CVB development kit solely for educational establishments. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (28 August 2003)
Gambica Seeks Government Support at Interkama
Gambica is seeking support from the Government for British companies taking part at the Interkama trade fair, which focuses on automation in the process industries.
News from Gambica (28 August 2003)
Modular Nitrogen Generator Safe and Efficient
System Parker Balston has introduced the new NitroSource industrial nitrogen generator system that produces high volumes of nitrogen from compressed air safely and efficiently. Brochure Available
News from Parker Filter Division Europe - Balston Products (28 August 2003)
Leak and Flow Tester for Hazardous Areas
The TME Industrial Solution enables leak and flow testing in environments where an ordinary test instrument would be subjected to possible damage.
News from TM Electronics (28 August 2003)
Uniting Utilities Underground
HAUC played a significant role in the drawing up of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), its subsidiary legislation and associated Codes of Practice.
News from Turret Group (28 August 2003)
BPMA Pumps Up IWEX
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) are backing the organisers of this years International Water and Effluent Exhibition (IWEX) and have already reserved a stand for the show.
News from Turret Group (28 August 2003)
Astralux congratulates quality management team
Astralux congratulates its quality management team who recently helped it to gain recommendation for the ISO 9001:2000 approval.
News from Astralux Dynamics (27 August 2003)
Sales manager to cover Midlands and South East
Dust Extraction International has expanded its national sales force with the appointment of Gareth Hine as Sales Manager for the Midlands and South of England regions.
News from Dust Extraction International (27 August 2003)
Injectable packings reduce downtime
Three new injectable compression packings will save valuable downtime when repacking glands on centrifugal pumps and other rotary plant, and can also overcome sealing problems on worn shafts. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (27 August 2003)
Thermal imager is competitively priced
A competitively priced thermal imager for predictive and preventative maintenance provides temperature measurement and thermal imaging, Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (27 August 2003)
Miniature precision guides save space and weight
Miniature precision linear guides that are 20% lighter than equivalent conventional guides enable OEMs to downsize their products and improve competitiveness. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (27 August 2003)
Automate microscope work directly from a PC
A stepper motor controller drives any combination of scanning stage, focus motor, filter wheel and shutters, all from within a PC, to automate microscope operation. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (27 August 2003)
Good signage - take a lead from healthcare
User Application Article Poor signage in a healthcare environment can cause a number of problems, some more serious than others. Some of the aspects can apply to industry too. Brochure Available
News from Signs and Labels (27 August 2003)
SS deep groove ball bearings resist corrosion
Multipurpose stainless steel deep groove ball bearings are resistant to corrosion in moisture and other corrosive environments. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 August 2003)
Inspecting microsystem technology components
User Application Article Biodisks allow for multiple tests to be carried out on a tiny sample of liquid, reducing the time, equipment and sample volume that would normally be required. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (27 August 2003)
Draught extraction table keeps the work clear
Market leading down draught extraction table manufacturers WorkPoint have now supplied AirBench systems to virtually all the UK based Formula One racing teams or engine builders.
News from WorkPoint Environments (27 August 2003)
Roadshow helped moulder find an ERP solution
User Application Article Finding the right ERP system was seen as a lengthy, time-consuming and costly task until a plastics moulder attended an ERP Vendors Forum roadshow seminar and found an ideal solution.
News from Infor (27 August 2003)
Demand for clean valves to be met
To meet growing demand for clean valves, a three-piece bi-directional flow ball valve and a stainless steel tube bore valve are to be manufactured in the UK.
News from Flowserve (27 August 2003)
EPSC Award for Curvaceous Software
Curvaceous have utilised multi-dimensional geometry to link not only alarms but process control and product quality control into one mathematically coherent whole. Brochure Available
News from Curvaceous Software (27 August 2003)
Paediatric manikin for realistic training
Laerdal's New MegaCode Kid with VitalSim - Indispensable to any paediatric ALS course.
News from Laerdal Medical (27 August 2003)
Compact PC offers touch screen and WLAN linking
A high performance, ultra-compact industrial PC is designed specifically for mobile operation such as in logistics management and warehousing.
News from DLoG (UK) (26 August 2003)
Floyd to distribute Applitec tooling for autos
The Swiss cutting tool manufacturer Applitec has entered into collaboration with Floyd Automatic Tooling, to market its range of specialist cutting tools for sliding head automatic lathes.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling (26 August 2003)
Constant abrasive flow sets waterjet reliability
Bulk transfer system provides a constant abrasive flow rate to ensure process stability, security and a very high degree of reliability for all waterjet cutting applications.
News from Ingersoll-Rand (26 August 2003)
Compact valves precisely dispense fine beads
Designed to dispense single-component adhesives, sealants or lubricants, compact and lightweight valves are ideal for precise placement of small amounts or fine beads of material.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (26 August 2003)
Invensys names head of Avantis business unit
Invensys has announced that Ryan Roberts has been appointed vice president and general manager of its Avantis business group.
News from Invensys (26 August 2003)
Foundry's mill-turning investment ups exports
User Application Article Coventry-based foundry has upheld and expanded exports by adding on high-tech mill-turning centre facilities to machine turbocharger impellers supplied to Italian and US customers.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (26 August 2003)
PC/104 DSP boards made for embedded applications
A range of PC/104 DSP boards and associated interface cards are for use in a wide range of embedded applications, such as data collection, telephony and audio transmission and processing. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (26 August 2003)
MCCBs scan and display diagnostics and data
Moulded-case circuit breakers with advanced communications capabilities are setting new benchmarks for power distribution and automation applications.
News from Moeller Electric (26 August 2003)
Embedded code-generation technology saves time
User Application Article To realise increases in productivity and savings in time and cost, an automotive supplier, is deploying embedded code-generation technology to develop powertrain Electronic Control Units.
News from MathWorks (26 August 2003)
Complete tool and calibration package scored
User Application Article After a careful assessment of possible suppliers an automotive OEM chose one range of wrenches because the supplier could offer a complete package of tools and calibration equipment. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (26 August 2003)
Crystal displays show timer status at a glance
Large reverse-lit liquid crystal displays, which can be programmed to change from green to red show status of the latest timers and counters at a glance. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (26 August 2003)
Orbital welding system produces clean welds
User Application Article Orbital welding system allows fabricator to produce pipe work up to 6in in diameter with consistently clean welds and can also accommodates all popular types of valves and fittings.
News from Orbimatic (26 August 2003)
Financial software analyses UK metal fabricators
electronic financial analysis has total industry coverage and user-friendly format to analyse your company, competitors and the industry with just the click of a button.
News from Plimsoll Publishing (26 August 2003)
Multi-purpose clinch fastener is fast, economical
A multi-purpose clinch fastener offer a fast and extremely cost-effective method of mounting high strength M6 or M8 steel threads in pressed parts or sheet metal panels up to 2.00mm thick. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (26 August 2003)
Lightweight valves precisely dispense fine beads
Compact and lightweight dispense valves are designed to precisiely dispense single-component adhesives, sealants or lubricants.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (26 August 2003)
Evaluating ultrasonic time-of-flight flow meters
The UK's National Measurement System Policy Unit has awarded Sira Test and Certification a contract to evaluate the performance of clamp-on transit time ultrasonic time-of-flight flow meters.
News from Sira (26 August 2003)
Pre-adjustable non-locating bearing unit is easier
A pre-adjustable non-locating bearing unit is easier to mount and will help bring greater reliability and efficiency to machines using non-locating bearings. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 August 2003)
Robots add reliability to crepe packaging system
User Application Article To improve hygiene, consistency and reliability an automatic packaging system efficiently packages crepes in temperatures of -20degC, having replaced a manual packaging technique.
News from Bosch SIG Pack Systems (26 August 2003)
UK government network boosts power tool sales
Hi Tech Services has won over GBP 248,000 worth of business from various European countries with help from Trade Partners UK - the government network that gives UK companies a head start overseas.
News from Trade Partners UK (26 August 2003)
2700 fork lift trucks listed in guide
With extensive data on more than 2700 different models, the What Fork Truck Guide is an invaluable reference work for anyone involved in buying, specifying or selling forklift trucks.
News from Turret Group (26 August 2003)
Viking Machine Tools acquires Startrite
Viking Machine Tools has acquired the Startrite Metal Saw-Cutting Company and its Spare Parts Division, and has moved all operations up to the Midlands area.
News from Viking Machine Tools (26 August 2003)
Standardised rail guide offers high flexibility
A comprehensive series of customer interviews, with product development engineers in mechanical engineering and machine supply, has led to the devising of a standardised rail guide programme. from S Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 August 2003)
ABB appoints motors distributor in Wales
ABB has appointed Gwinnutt in Cardiff, a leading supplier and repairer of low voltage motors in Wales, an ABB Motor Service Partner.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 August 2003)
Silent 'sentinel' warns off mould
'Technology partnerships' cover enhanced surface hygiene providing full 24.365 protection against the growth and proliferation of food pathogens, bacteria and other micro organisms.
News from BioCote (25 August 2003)
Power, ambient air and pure water supply hydrogen
A convenient way of supplying high purity hydrogen and zero air for a wide range of monitoring applications requires only power, ambient air, a supply of pure water and fewer cylinders.
News from Quantitech (25 August 2003)
Cleaning and washing system is conveyor based
A conveyor-based cleaning system is designed to offer a centralised operation or a cell-based wash where in-line through transfer of components for all small parts washing.
News from Ransohoff (25 August 2003)
M16 thread connected comes in a moulded body
Available in a small molded body, the 12, 14 and 19-pin M16 thread connector can be used for power and signals to factory automation equipment in the automotive, processing and electronic industries.
News from Turck (25 August 2003)
Servo AC stabilisers and conditioners avoid damage
Electronic servo AC voltage stabilisers and power conditioners avoid low supply voltage causing malfunction or a high supply voltage causing serious damage.
News from Watford Control Instruments (25 August 2003)
Updated estimating system gives a competitive edge
User Application Article GKN's Aerospace Services European estimation team has a new tool and process to replace their legacy system, giving them the competitive edge in winning projects.
News from Galorath International (25 August 2003)
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