News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 September
to Saturday 20 September 2003
Measurement software speeds measurement set-up
Measurement software has a number of new features, including a transducer database that eliminates the need for setting up the amplifier manually and so speeds measurement set-up. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (19 September 2003)
Free weld purging guide offers advice too
A free guide to weld purging includes advice about how to purge welds correctly to save time and gas as well as to obtain welds which are not coked or oxidised. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (19 September 2003)
Business improvement specialists appointed
Two business improvement specialists with strong engineering backgrounds have joined the practitioner team at Manchester's Manufacturing Institute.
News from Manufacturing Institute (19 September 2003)
Universal transmitter cuts signal conditioning
Universal four-wire transmitter is designed for the widest range of signal conditioning applications in a single off-the-shelf product with extremely friendly software configurability. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (19 September 2003)
UK presswork operation acquires German plant
Stadco, a UK based manufacturer and supplier of body-in-white stampings and assemblies has acquired a 33,000m2 body shop in southwest Germany.
News from Stadco (19 September 2003)
Low cost terminal enables access through network
Low cost Thin Client Industrial Terminal enables local access through a network, to applications and data centrally stored on a Server.
News from Rugged Technologies (19 September 2003)
Digital brushless servo drives are even smaller
Latest generation of all-digital brushless servo drives provide comprehensive servo capabilities in a package some 40% smaller than their predecessors. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (19 September 2003)
One source provides all energy needs
Various energy supplies and services such as acetylene, oxygen, CO2, argon, shielding gas as well as compressed and fresh air, vacuum and electric power, can now be supplied from one unit.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (19 September 2003)
Seminar pushes 'good' SMEs into 'world class'
Automotive SMEs walked away a World Class Network seminar equipped with an invaluable understanding of tools, techniques and processes to push them from 'good' to 'world class'. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (18 September 2003)
Easier programming promised for complex tasks
UK's Tooling show will see the launch of CAM software that will offer easier programming, variable thickness machining, more comprehensive collision checking and extra 5-axis machining. opt Brochure Available
News from Delcam (18 September 2003)
Novel head on V/H machining centre reduces cycles
Designed for mould and die five-side machining, a horizontal/vertical head machining centre has a novel spindle head that helps reduce machining cycle times.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (18 September 2003)
Solid state relays offered in an extensive range
A range of solid state relays covers AC models with load currents from 2A to 90A up to 440VAC in both zero voltage cross-over and random voltage cross-over types.
News from Orchard Process Controls (18 September 2003)
Cable harnesses easily wrapped in quick time
Engineered for maximum harness protection and easy management, Pan-Wrap T wraps wires, cables and hoses in the fastest time - resulting in greater time-savings and lower installation costs.
News from Panduit (18 September 2003)
MAS helps companies add GBP 90,000 value per year
MAS East Midlands, UK, has proved to be a tremendous success during its first 16 months, with companies fully engaging with the service adding value of on average GBP 90,000 per year.
News from Pera (18 September 2003)
Warehouse automation improves efficiency
User Application Article The automation of a warehouse in Rugby, UK, is helping a leading soft drinks manufacturer to deliver improved efficiency and performance.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (18 September 2003)
Machines keep mouldmaker "out of the bear pit"
User Application Article By understanding and supplying tooling for two material injection moulding, and buying the latest EDM kit, has helped a mouldmaker keep "out of the bear pit of run-of-the-mill toolmaking".
News from Sodi-Tech edm (18 September 2003)
Static control test equipment ensures parts comply
Latest range of static control test equipment enables accurate and efficient testing of individual components in an EPA ensuring that the requirements of BS IEC 61340-2-3:2000 are met.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (18 September 2003)
Machining software company ups turnover 36%
In its six month interim results up until June 30th 2003, Vero International Software has announced a turnover growth of 36% along with increased market share.
News from Vero International Software (18 September 2003)
Hoist rings designed to replace eye bolts
A comprehensive range of hoist rings are designed to provide longer lasting and safer alternatives to traditional attachment methods such as eye bolts. Brochure Available
News from WDS (18 September 2003)
Managing People, Parts and Process
Epic Data Introduces Collaborative Manufacturing Execution (P3CME) Suite
News from Epic Data International (18 September 2003)
Data Validation Compliance To FDA 21 CFR Part 11
The Data Validation feature in ACR TrendReader Standard software is used to inform the person(s) viewing the printed or electronic data logger's data file (TRW) whether the data has been modified.
News from ACR Systems (18 September 2003)
Oxygen Analyser Has Advanced Gas Compensation
Enhanced background gas compensation on the new APX Advanced Paramagnetic Oxygen Analyser from GE Panametrics makes it ideal for applications with defined or undefined hydrocarbon gases.
News from GE Panametrics (18 September 2003)
Users Get Completely Integrated Design Environment
Synplicity, has announced its FPGA logic synthesis and physical synthesis products now provide full support for the Xilinx Integrated Software Environment 6.1i (ISE).
News from Synplicity (18 September 2003)
One-Click Connection, Fast Data Capture/Transfer
Tektronix has announced new options for its popular value families of digital oscilloscopes including a software package and CompactFlash mass storage. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (18 September 2003)
Non-contact sensing devices are easier to fit
Smaller and easier to fit to machines than mechanical interlocks, non-contact sensing devices are ideal for use where mechanical interlocks will not fit.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (17 September 2003)
Induction sealing prevents product leakages
Consumers placing pressure on supermarkets to avoid costly leakages has led to dairies adopting induction as the preferred sealing method.
News from Enercon Industries (17 September 2003)
Free gift incentives offered with latest DMMs
Fluke is offering a choice from six free accessories in a limited period promotion of its current CAT III 1000V/CAT IV 600V safety approved Digital Multimeters. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (17 September 2003)
Customer leadership award given to SAP
Frost and Sullivan has awarded SAP its prestigious 2003 Customer Leadership Awards for the European automotive industry in every significant category of application software.
News from Frost and Sullivan (17 September 2003)
Complete packgae brings welders fresh air
a complete package respiratory system, comprising air flow unit, welding helmet and NiMh battery, hose, belt, battery charger and filter, makes the welder's environment much more friendly.
News from Kemppi (UK) (17 September 2003)
Difficult targets sensed reliably
Adjustable range and fixed focus reflective photoelectric sensors are aimed at applications where the target varies in colour, angle of presentation or size.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (17 September 2003)
UK switching manufacturer to float on OFEX
A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of electronic non-contact safety switches to the manufacturing industry has announced it is to float on OFEX.
News from Mechan Controls (17 September 2003)
Circuit breakers disconnect instantly and securely
Designed for the ultimate in performance in the event of a massive power overload, these circuit breakers disconnect the load from the supply instantly, securely and reliably. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (17 September 2003)
Running a Windows-embedded HMI is as easy as a PLC
Windows-embedded HMI system developed specifically for machine control and OEM needs, is no more daunting than a PLC to program, run, maintain or upgrade. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (17 September 2003)
Doncaster mould and die maker shows how to win
Ongoing investment by UK mould and die maker in 'state-of-the-art' machine tools and software, to serve European automotive customers, approaches GBP 1 million, .
News from Mason Pinder Toolmakers (17 September 2003)
Software speeds up automated validation systems
Test management software is designed to help engineers build and deploy automated prototype, validation and manufacturing test systems 75 percent faster. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (17 September 2003)
SSRs noted for compactness and very long life
Reliability, compact construction, ease of use, and virtually unlimited life are among the key benefits offered by solid-state relays with in-built surge suppression. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (17 September 2003)
Time to trade in that old microscope
Rather than putting old microscopes into storage, or even worse, scrapping them, a manufacturer is offering huge savings on the trade-in a used instrument against the purchase of a new one. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (17 September 2003)
Decking screws reduce 'cam-out' and drive strip
Square drive decking screws offer many advantages over conventional fasteners having a more positive drive that reduces 'cam-out' and drive stripping.
News from Precision Technology Supplies (17 September 2003)
Switched mode power supply units save space
Afamily of switched mode power supply units take up minimum panel space, feature low loss circuitry and provide a safe, low voltage power supply for machinery,process control and automation systems.
News from Rockwell Automation (17 September 2003)
Disability Discrimination Act - signage required
User Application Article From October 2004, Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act will come into force, requiring service providers to offer an equal service to all customers. Brochure Available
News from Signs and Labels (17 September 2003)
Moulded fibre packaging cushions delicate products
Moulded fibre custom packaging solutions are for the ultimate cushioning and protection during shipping, handling and point of sale display for light electronics and computer periphals.
News from UFP Technologies (17 September 2003)
Variable torque screwdrives change inserts safely
Variable torque screwdrivers, available in different models within the range of 0.1 to 8Nm, make safe, torque-exact changing of inserts possible.
News from Wiha Tools (17 September 2003)
Interoperability of XFP with Quake and Vitesse
Finisar's FTRX-1411-3 optical transceiver utilizes a 1310nm DFB laser and complies with 10GBASE-L Ethernet, SONET OC-192 SR-1 and Fibre Channel 1200-SM-LL-L standards.
News from Finisar Corp (17 September 2003)
Non-Glass Electrode For pH Measuring Systems
The new, unbreakable non-glass InPro3300 pH electrode from Mettler Toledo supports on-line pH control and is based on innovative Isfet technology. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (17 September 2003)
Multitrator Analyzes Pre-Flux Solutions
Part of the surface preparation of steel for galvanising involves treating with a "pre-flux" solution containing ammonium and zinc chlorides.
News from Multitrator (17 September 2003)
Seminar Tour Provides Insight Into Troubleshooting
The Empowerin3G seminar tour highlights the first-to-market K15 Protocol Analyser from Tektrnix. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (17 September 2003)
Orders awarded for Form, Fill and Seal machines
The MBT Degussa Group have awarded two orders to Aetna UK, for Esse Gi vertical Form, Fill and Seal machines to handle heavily aerated cementitious products.
News from Aetna UK (17 September 2003)
Lord's Cricket Ground plays safe
User Application Article World-famous sporting venue leads the way with state-of-the-art defibrillators.
News from Laerdal Medical (17 September 2003)
Centrifugal fans offer high flow rates
A range of centrifugal fans, designed with fume extraction in mind, are single inlet types, with forward sloping blades and offer flow rates of up to 3185m3/hr (1875ft3/min). Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (16 September 2003)
Automated labelling pays for itself quickly
Labelling CD's, VHS, DVDs and other media with promotional stickers has to be done in bulk and quickly, and when automated the labelling pays for itself very quickly, said a manufacturer.
News from Application Developments (16 September 2003)
Website for IMD - or FIM - launched
A dedicated website provides important information and guidance on one of the most effective methods of creating 3D product housings, component parts and and lenses - in mould decoration. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (16 September 2003)
Latest CAD/CAM/CAE software is now available
EDS has announced the immediate availability of Unigraphics* NX 2, the latest version of its next generation integrated computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering analysis software.
News from EDS, PLM Solutions (16 September 2003)
Front End Display makes the most of controls
The Front End Display unit helps users access and harness the power of Festo's increasingly popular range of small control solutions. Brochure Available
News from Festo (16 September 2003)
Device unloads long parts through second spindle
Bar device efficiently unloads components that are too long to be caught in standard parts catchers, but require removal through the bore of the secondary spindle in twin spindle CNC lathes.
News from Hydrafeed (16 September 2003)
Machine vision allows 100% product inspection
User Application Article Machine vision system allows plastics folder manufacturer to implement 100% inspection - a major advance over its previous random sampling operation. Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (16 September 2003)
Thin turret tooling for Strippit to make EMO debut
Metal fabricators visiting EMO 2003 will see Mate's new Thin Turret Tooling for Strippit Presses as well as demonstrations of innovative products such as SnapLock and Hinge Tooling. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (16 September 2003)
Non-contact safety switch maker turns to PLC
A leading UK manufacturer and supplier of electronic non-contact safety switches to the manufacturing industry has announced it is to float on OFEX.
News from Mechan Controls (16 September 2003)
High production circular saw makes quality cuts
Fully automatic high production sawing machine, with a carbide and high speed steel circular saw, offers three-axis CNC and vibration damping for quality cuts.
News from Missler (16 September 2003)
Rental and leasing options for CADCAM offered
When budgets and cash flow are tight, companies tend to put on hold purchasing decisions on new technologies, such as CADCAM software, but rental and leasing options make updates affordable.
News from NC Graphics (Cambridge) (16 September 2003)
'Entry level' HMC range expanded
Following the earlier introduction of its lower priced 'entry-level'A51 HMC, Makino is now producing two larger machines based on the same design. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (16 September 2003)
Complex oil country components now mill-turned
The capabilities of a CNC lathe and a machining centre are combined in a heavy duty mill-turn centre, available in single- or twin- spindle layout, to machine oil country parts in one hit. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (16 September 2003)
VMC offers fully interpolative, 5-axis machining
Fully interpolative, 5-axis CNC machining is becoming increasingly popular for the production of ever more complex components in a single clamping, hence the introduction of this VMC. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (16 September 2003)
Ground loader beats forklifts for handling
User Application Article When it comes to transporting floor cleaning equipment the Razorback ground loading vehicle proved to be 'streets ahead' of trailers, forklifts, tail lifts and ramps.
News from Razorback Vehicles Corporation (16 September 2003)
Clamp overcomes small parts workholding problems
Clamping small work pieces for 5 axis milling used to present problems until a two-part device was developed, with a clamping force of 3.5tf, to hold parts up to 160mm wide.
News from REM Systems (16 September 2003)
Heidenhein appoints SmartDrive as UK distributor
Heidenhain has appointed SmartDrive, the Cambridge-based supplier of stepper-motor drive systems, as a distributor of encoders for precision motion control applications.
News from SmartDrive (16 September 2003)
Service Network appoints new US representative
Service Network, (SNI) has appointed Beckman Precision as its exclusive representative in the territories of VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, TN and Southern KY.
News from Service Network (16 September 2003)
Moulding investment helps meet EU directives
User Application Article Toolcraft has invested considerable design effort and manufacturing capacity into vacuum forming and blow moulding to help clients' meet the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (16 September 2003)
Automated ordering speeds special shapes delivery
Wilson Tool has launched its "Turret Special Tooling Express Program", designed to reduce costs and accelerate lead times for thick, thin and special tooling.
News from Wilson Tool International (16 September 2003)
Machinery health collaboration agreement signed
In a three year agreement on machinery health management, consultancy services and software will be applied in a multi-technology package to assist Alstom train service centres globally.
News from Emerson Process Management (16 September 2003)
Exstream Software Opens Australian Office
Exstream Software has announced the opening of a subsidiary in Australia to directly sell and support its award-winning Dialogue software throughout Australia and New Zealand.
News from Exstream Software (16 September 2003)
IMD process reduces production sequences
In-mould decoration, a relatively new and cost effective process for the production of automotive interior panels, can reduce the number of production stages and component parts. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (15 September 2003)
Screw to screwless terminal strips connect quickly
Screw to screwless terminal strips are designed to conveniently and quickly connect wiring in lighting fixtures and other electrical equipment.
News from Camden Electronics (15 September 2003)
Grants get SMEs and research together
Small to medium sized companies are being helped to commercially develop innovative technologies in partnership with researchers, thanks to a DTI funded initiative led by Loughborough University.
News from Faraday Plastics (15 September 2003)
Belt fastener forms continuous hinged splice
A tooth-type, hammer-in mechanical conveyor belt fastener forms a continuous hinged splice quickly installed on-site with simple hand tools.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (15 September 2003)
UV disinfection company names marketing executive
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has appointed Laura Burns as its new Marketing Executive and shewill be responsible for all aspects of Hanovia's marketing programme.
News from Hanovia (15 September 2003)
Ultrasonic cleaning cuts downtime for moulders
Plastics and rubber manufacturers are cutting reject rates and prolonging the working life of their dies and mould tools using ultrasonic cleaning systems.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (15 September 2003)
Laser system is 26th shipped to Asian aerospace
Laserdyne Systems recently shipped a 790 BeamDirector multi-axis laser system to Guizhou Xinyi Machinery Factory Co, located in Guizhou, China.
News from Prima North America (15 September 2003)
Precision guideway has high load-bearing capacity
Guideway system offers the advantages of the standard roller guideway, such as a high load-bearing capacity and rigidity, with the precision of the straight toothed rack.
News from Micromech (15 September 2003)
Weighing terminal offers flexibility
By combining a flat screen with a separate computer a weighing terminal offers a highly flexible weighing solution suitable for all industries. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 September 2003)
Toolmaker adds on spindles and factory management
Toolholding product manufacturer that introduced a limited range of specialist cutting tools has diversified again into air turbine spindles and factory management software. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (15 September 2003)
UV light cured adhesives bond instantly
UV cured adhesives are solvent free, single part products that offer near instantaneous curing on demand and so speed up bonding processes or potting and sealing applications.
News from Bondmaster (15 September 2003)
Physical water conditioning saves chemicals, time
User Application Article Physical water conditioning units in three locations control limescale are saving a dairy the chemicals, time and lost production associated with cleaning of the system.
News from Hydropath (UK) (15 September 2003)
Dedicated cell uses precision injection moulder
User Application Article Subcontractor installs a dedicated cell to produce a high-volume insert-moulded technical engineering component for a Tier 1 automotive customer.
News from Sandretto UK (15 September 2003)
Low cost transfer trolley eases tool changeovers
An easy to operate, low cost power press tool transfer trolley makes it very simple to remove press tooling from any make of press within its capacity.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (15 September 2003)
Logic modules raise performance
Logic modules, designed for simple control applications, increases program efficiency with a base module speed that is up 20 times faster.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (15 September 2003)
Linear motor encoder is low cost, easy to use
A low cost, simple to use linear motor encoder has been developed for the high speeds, high accelerations, and millions of cycles demanded.
News from Trilogy Systems (15 September 2003)
Fast-acting multi-spindle tapper is semi-automatic
User Application Article Semi-automatic multi-spindle tapping machine uses two M8 taps to machine two cast holes at a time either side of a central bore in the steering wheel.
News from CTL Centreline (15 September 2003)
EPSI Provides After Sales Services Worldwide
Engineered Pressure Systems a world-leader in custom-engineered high pressure solutions, provides after sales services for all its Hot, Cold and Warm Isostatic Press systems.
News from EPSI (15 September 2003)
Zetasizer Nano Strikes Gold
Malvern Instruments' new Zetasizer Nano ZS particle characterization system has won Instrument Business Outlook's (IBO) 2003 Gold Award for excellence.
News from Malvern Instruments (15 September 2003)
Mettler Produces Stars
All STARe thermal analysis systems from Mettler Toledo use the very latest measuring technologies to give users the best possible data. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 September 2003)
Accurate Methods For TAN Analysis And Moisture
Multitrator has made its thermometric TAN method more sensitive, improved the precision, reduced the amount of sample required and made the titration faster.
News from Multitrator (15 September 2003)
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