News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 5 October
to Saturday 11 October 2003
Grinding machine collets changed in under 2 min
User Application Article Special collet-type driver units that provide a change over time of less than two minutes have been developed for a camshaft and crankshaft grinding machine tool builder.
News from Craftsman Tools (10 October 2003)
Robot machining complex software barrier broken
Software complexity limited machining by robot to a small number of specialist production operations but now robots can be easily programmed for five-axis machining. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (10 October 2003)
High speed discs offer good surface quality
Slots in high speed cutting discs for angle grinders cool the cutting process and produce good surface quality, regardless of the type of material.
News from Danish Tool Productions (10 October 2003)
European heat exchangers market to renew growth
Amassing revenues worth $3.02 billion in 2003, the European market for heat exchangers is set to benefit from the anticipated economic rebound in 2005.
News from Frost and Sullivan (10 October 2003)
Integrated servo motor/drive eases machine layouts
Reductions in development times, easier machine layouts and substantial savings in cabling time are the major benefits provided by an integrated servo motor/drive system. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (10 October 2003)
Positioning tables provide for mixed technologies
A cost-engineered version of linear positioning tables is aimed specifically at factory automation applications that do not require ultra high positioning accuracy on every axis.
News from Micromech (10 October 2003)
Assembly-Net Special Interest Group to meet
Assembly-Net Announce Latest Special Interest Group Meetings November 6th and 7th sees the next meeting of Assembly-Net, a European funded project established in order to share and exchange the latest
News from TQC (10 October 2003)
Electric infrared heating specialist has moved
Electric infrared heating specialist Victory (Heatlight Technology) has moved to new headquarters at Quay West, Salamander Quay, Harefield, near Uxbridge, Middlesex.
News from Victory (Heatlight Technology) (10 October 2003)
Baseefa Certification licenses Wyko
Wyko's Electro Mechanical Services Centre at Newcastle is one of the few businesses to be awarded an Ex Repair Licence by Baseefa Certification. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (10 October 2003)
New Fan-less computer
The new powerhouse of the Hush range of silent PC products - totally fan-less.
News from Hush Technologies (10 October 2003)
DesignSpace Lightens The Load For SERAM's Cranes
User Application Article ANSYS DesignSpace allowed SERAM to optimise the design of the central structure of a hydraulically balanced crane
News from Ansys (10 October 2003)
ICEM software helps Lotus Engineering
User Application Article ICEM software enabled Lotus Engineering to eliminate model stack from design process for Elise ll sports car.
News from ICEM (10 October 2003)
Mathworks receives Henry Ford technology award
Companies partner to develop world-class technology for rapid engine calibration that delivers dramatic productivity advantages
News from MathWorks (10 October 2003)
Nokia Standardises on MatrixOne for Global PLM
User Application Article World Leader in Mobile Communications Chooses MatrixOne for Worldwide Deployment
News from MatrixOne (10 October 2003)
Panduit Ltd introduces new angled Patch Panel
PANDUIT Ltd has launched the addition of a new 72 port, 2 Rack Unit Angled Patch Panel (CPPLA72WBL) to their popular line of existing MINI-COM Modular Patch Panels
News from Panduit (10 October 2003)
Panduit launches new Horizontal Cable Manager
PANDUIT Ltd. has launched a new Horizontal Cable Manager Solution, PATCHLINKT, designed to simplify the management of patch cables on EIA 19" racks or cabinets.
News from Panduit (10 October 2003)
Get a clearer view of your network with PanViewT
PANDUIT has announced the launch of version 3.0 of their premier physical layer network management tool, PanViewT.
News from Panduit (10 October 2003)
Introduction of Sony's S-AIT
Arguably one of the most significant developments in recent years is the rise of tape storage in comparison to disk storage as the best means to address backup, performance and storage management
News from Sony Europe, ISS Division (10 October 2003)
Human Machine Interface (HMI) Graphics System
World Wide Machines (WWMachines.com) Announces a Web-based Human Machine Interface (HMI) Graphics System
News from World Wide Machines (10 October 2003)
Machine tool control partnership agreements formed
ACI (Europe) has announced major supply partnership agreements with two of the largest machine tool companies in the UK - Bridgeport Machines and 600 Centre.
News from ACI (UK) ( 9 October 2003)
Thermovision detects switchgear faults
At the recent Maintec 2003 Maintenance Exhibition a thermographic inspection window demonstrated the detection of a fault in electrical switchgear.
News from Cockburn Thermal Imaging ( 9 October 2003)
'Blind date' interviews bring in enquiries
Several East Midlands companies are now working on export enquires following the success of the suppliers 'Blind Dating' interviews set up with some of Switzerland's leading manufacturers.
News from Engineering Forum ( 9 October 2003)
Tacchella grinder sold by Machine Tool Sales
Machine Tool Sales has sold its first Tacchella grinding machine in the UK. The machine is the Elektra 513 CNC grinder and the order is valued at approximately EUR 185,000.
News from Machine Tool Sales ( 9 October 2003)
Actuators offer power, size and accuracy
Actuators that offer high load capabilities in combination with micron accuracies use an interesting stepper motor design allied with a ballscrew and large bore bearings.
News from Oriental Motor ( 9 October 2003)
Solid state contactors work faster and last longer
Rated at up to 50A (AC-1) solid state contactors are ideal for fast and demanding switching of loads such as heaters, solenoids, transformers and motors.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 9 October 2003)
Transmission equipment manufacturer spends at home
In a climate where more UK based companies are investing more offshore, this transmissions manufacturer is spending at home and establishing closer global partnerships.
News from Rotalink ( 9 October 2003)
Downturn? Time to invest says subcontractor
At a time when competitors are 'battening down the hatches' in the face of unpredictable orders, a subcontract machinist is continuing its ongoing aggressive capital equipment investment programme.
News from Target Precision ( 9 October 2003)
FEA verification of rollform tooling performed
Simulation software enables a roll-pass designer to verify the designed roll tool set for rollformed profiles and tubes by using the Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
News from UBECO ( 9 October 2003)
Stainless steel protection given to gas springs
Stainless steel gas springs offer compact design, a high level of functional comfort, and high operational safety, combined with the special material properties of stainless steel. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 9 October 2003)
Top bosses 'Must Take Hero's Walk'
Britain's most senior management must show greater leadership and adopt lean techniques if manufacturers are to bridge the productivity gap between the UK and their American cousins.
News from Conquest Business Media ( 9 October 2003)
FIT-R Claims UK First For International Standard
FIT-R's new "Food Safety Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course" has now been accredited by IRCA.
News from FIT-R ( 9 October 2003)
IsoDraw CADprocess
User Application Article IsoDraw CADprocess reads original 3D CAD data via the IGES format and automatically transforms this into technical illustrations.
News from Itedo Software ( 9 October 2003)
Ion Chromatography System Has Chemical Suppression
The new "MSM" anion suppressor is claimed to offer favorably-priced analysis, low maintenance costs, simple service, no external gas supply, no trouble-prone cation suppressor and 10 years' warranty. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 October 2003)
Automated Dissolved Oxygen Determinations
Metrohm, in conjunction with the Environmental Agency, has developed a 48 position autosampler for automatically determining the Dissolved Oxygen Content of samples previously been taken in the field. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 9 October 2003)
Remote Head Cameras Give Unique Vision
With an extensive range of Remote Head cameras Teli Japan have a camera available to suit a variety of applications. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging ( 9 October 2003)
100th Spectrotest Sold To Benteler
Only 9 months after the premier of the all-new Spectrotest at the MTQ expo late last year, the 100th system is ready to be shipped.
News from Spectro Analytical Instruments ( 9 October 2003)
Keeping Alignment In Line
Thames Side-Maywood has launched a new version of its very cost-effective T93 load cell and loading assembly, which is unaffected by angular misalignment during installation.
News from Thames Side Sensors ( 9 October 2003)
TCE Supply 3D PSP Range
The PSP Falcon system provides the user with either/both optical and video inspection systems with both the microscope and camera mounted on a fully adjustable stand
News from Tony Chapman Electronics ( 9 October 2003)
Integration Enhanced Between LIMS and Enterprise
Thermo Electron Corporation have announced the release of SampleManager IDI 2003, the latest generation of software integrating Thermo's SampleManager LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 9 October 2003)
EMC Network Allows Compliance Quality Measurements
The LISN1600 provides compliance level measurements of conducted EMC emissions at the supply input of any piece of electrical or electronic equipment operating from a single phase AC supply.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 9 October 2003)
Spectrometers To Be Exhibited
Polytec, German distributor of laser technology will be exhibiting Ultrasonic Scientific's High- Resolution (HR-US) spectrometers at its roadshow in Germany, 27th October - 3rd November 2003.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 9 October 2003)
Lead Free Inspection Solutions
Vision Engineering will be demonstrating their entire range of ergonomically optimised stereo inspection microscopes at Productronica 2003. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 9 October 2003)
PC-Based Data-Acquisition Software Suite
Daqworx is an integrated PC-based data-acquisition software package for Yokogawa's family of data-acquisition systems, paperless recorders and other measuring measuring instruments.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Test and Measurement ( 9 October 2003)
Tailor-made CNC lathe collets shorten changeovers
Tailor-made for CNC lathes, a collet that overcomes limitations of conventional spring collets can offer a change over time of under 1min when used with a quick change collet chuck.
News from Crawford Collets ( 8 October 2003)
Pressure feed blast cleaner is portable and robust
Portable pressure feed blast cleaner offers a robust, portable pressure pot suitable for site operation or in a blast room and has been designed with maximum operator safety and comfort in mind. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 October 2003)
Manufacturing IT solution scores new win
Integration and automation specialist, in2grate, announces a major business win to supply its joined-up Manufacturing IT solution, d2order, to Nash Mechanical Seals Services.
News from in2grate ( 8 October 2003)
Weighing system ups production, cuts 'give-away'
User Application Article By weighing out from larger containers and recording weight loss specialist weighing equipment gives a much faster process and provides greater control on consistency and final weight.
News from Marco ( 8 October 2003)
'Track and Trace' software tracks barcodes
User friendly, Windows based software enables companies to track barcode or RFID labelled items through the manufacturing, warehousing, despatch and logistics process.
News from Prisym ID ( 8 October 2003)
Chuck offers wider versatility and shorter set-ups
Offering a jaw stroke of more than 50mm per jaw, when compared with the typical power chuck of 5mm, a programmable power chuck provides greater versatility and reduction in setting up times.
News from Pratt Burnerd International ( 8 October 2003)
Guide explains explosive product certification
Sira Test and Certification has published a guide explaining the certification process for the release of products to market.
News from Sira ( 8 October 2003)
Spencer Coatings acquires Eagle Industrial Paints
Spencer Coatings has acquired Eagle Industrial Paints, which is best known for the manufacture of industrial coatings for agricultural machinery.
News from Spencer Coatings ( 8 October 2003)
Specialist welding power source released
Welding machine is designed for use in the fabrication of cast superalloy nozzle guide vanes and blades that are used in Gas Turbine engines.
News from VBC Group ( 8 October 2003)
Enhancements speed tool and cutter grinding
Control and software enhancements have made non-contact tool inspection times up to 25 per cent faster on tool and cutter grinding machines equipped with time-saving software programs.
News from Walter GB ( 8 October 2003)
Buying the latest ensures quality and consistency
User Application Article A company that tries never to turn a job down has equipped itself with the latest CNC lathes, millers and a VMC to offer short factory lead times, consistent quality and reliability. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 October 2003)
CNC millers reserved "for apprentice use only"
User Application Article Committed to apprentice training for over 30 years, a defence equipment subcontractor emphasises the need for strict conformance to quality standards when machining and fabricating. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 October 2003)
VMC expands subcontract machining capacity
User Application Article Like many subcontractors, Roger Bain built his business up from a small 'shed' into a thriving, modern factory where a 30HP VMC has expanded maximum workpiece capacity. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 October 2003)
Rapid prototyping saved months of development time
HR Textron (HRT) is using VisSim/DSP for the rapid prototyping of hydraulic actuator systems that control the transition from helicopter mode to aircraft mode on military aircraft. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 October 2003)
Software speeds up machine tool conrol development
User Application Article Engineers at a precision grinding machine manufacturer, used VisSim/DSP with a TI C32 target to design their next generation control system and had a prototype running within two days. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 7 October 2003)
Product barrows make light work of windows
User Application Article Using product barrows prevents excess handling of windows, while product damage or loss are minimised or even eliminated, and leads to higher efficiency and increased customer satisfaction.
News from Acres (Willington) ( 7 October 2003)
Studer agent appointed in SW UK and South Wales
Advanced Grinding Supplies have recently become the new sole agent in the South West UK and South Wales for Fritz Studer AG, Switzerland.
News from Advanced Grinding Supplies ( 7 October 2003)
Cincinnati Lamb forms a Chinese alliance
Cincinnati Lamb, of Unova Industrial Automation Systems, has formed a strategic alliance agreement with China's Shenyang Machine Tool Co.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 7 October 2003)
Furnace refractories checked without turning off
User Application Article A recent Thermographic survey established if there was to be a costly breakdown in the refractory wall of a local gas plant while the furnace was still in operation.
News from Cockburn Thermal Imaging ( 7 October 2003)
NDT unit checks coating thicknesses on wood
Using ultrasonics a detector non-destructively measures the thickness of powder coatings, lacquers, urethanes and other coatings on wood products.
News from DeFelsko Corporation ( 7 October 2003)
Handling system ups engine valve output by 30%
User Application Article Some 50 different sizes of engine valves are delivered from a hopper to a shaft strengthening machine raising output by 30% and ensuring a smooth flow.
News from Elscint Automation ( 7 October 2003)
Chinese metallic welding industry powers forward
Chinese metallic welding industry powers forward as international investment is increasingly attracted by end market potential in spite of the slowdown in both the Japanese and US economies.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 7 October 2003)
Open day to show motion control and sensing
A day of demonstrations, presentations and exhibits will be showing how the latest developments in motion control and sensing technology can benefit local businesses.
News from Goodwin Electronics ( 7 October 2003)
UV disinfection specialist names export manager
UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has appointed Duncan Ockendon as its new Export Sales Manager. He will cover southern Europe, south and south-east Asia, Africa and Australasia.
News from Hanovia ( 7 October 2003)
Thermal imaging technology price reduced
Believed to be a world-first in ultra low-cost thermal imaging technology a hand-held system has prices starting from under GBP 1000, so bringing the technology to a wider market.
News from InfraRed Integrated Systems ( 7 October 2003)
Opto-electronics company gains two awards
Specialist UK-based opto-electronics company Infrared Integrated Systems (IRISYS), has been honoured recently with two separate industry-awards.
News from InfraRed Integrated Systems ( 7 October 2003)
Identifying good, bad and ugly of automation
Book examines which industrial automation companies will prosper as technology continues its warp-speed pace of change and what's next with the Internet and automation?
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) ( 7 October 2003)
Global PLM conference to show the way
Industry leaders and visionaries to share product lifecycle management strategies at a global PLM conference to show how PLM can positively impact all aspects of product development.
News from MatrixOne ( 7 October 2003)
Bench top unit features pulsed heat soldering
Kaisertech has introduced the Unitek Eapro Desktop systems for hot bar bonding applications. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech ( 7 October 2003)
Reusable packaging protects engines in transit
User Application Article Toyota is using purpose-designed reusable packaging to achieve optimum product protection during transportation of diesel engines for its Corolla and new Avensis models.
News from LINPAC Materials Handling ( 7 October 2003)
Powered tugs take up unpopular manual handling
User Application Article Powered tugs have mechanised a previously unpopular manual handling task at a leading automotive industry leather trim manufacturer, improving safety and ergonomics.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling ( 7 October 2003)
Silchester gets Certified System Integrator status
Pantek has awarded membership of its sought after Certified System Integrator (CSI) Programme to Alton, Hants, UK based Silchester Control Systems.
News from SolutionsPT ( 7 October 2003)
UK fabricators face 3.5% average wage increase
According to a recent report, a staggering 52% of the UK Metal Fabricators industry will be unable to afford the 3.5% average wage increase estimated for next year.
News from Plimsoll Publishing ( 7 October 2003)
Fluorinated oils withstand high temperatures
In high temperature chain ovens, fluorinated oils remain effective in extreme temperatures and are highly cost-effective as users are guaranteed reduced lubricant consumption.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 7 October 2003)
Hydrostatic pressure transmitters is low-cost
Submersible transmitters offer low-cost level measurement for ranges from 250 mbar or 2.5m water column Full Scale.
News from Sensortechnics UK ( 7 October 2003)
LED noticeboard adopted for spinning equipment
User Application Article One of Europe's largest manufacturers of spinning mill equipment has adopted an LED noticeboard as a standard product offering when specifying their equipment.
News from Vision-Text Messagemaker ( 7 October 2003)
'Collet jaw' chucks offer greater versatility
A 'collet jaw' chuck is more universal than either three-jaw chucks or collets and covers a greater diameter range than conventional collets thus increasing flexibility and cost effectiveness. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec ( 7 October 2003)
Heavy-duty lift-up dressing system is superior
A heavy-duty lift-up dressing system, offering superior performance, is designed to be used as a replacement on the Heald CF internal grinding machines.
News from Service Network ( 7 October 2003)
Multi-sensing systems protect production presses
User Application Article Multi-sensing systems protect production presses, increasing production in some instances by up to 43%, while giving early detection of misfeeds and tool breakage.
News from TDT Technology ( 7 October 2003)
Water systems company changes name
Vivendi Water Systems, a market leader in industrial water treatment, is relaunching its purified water treatment activities under the brand of "ELGA Process Water".
News from Elga Process Water ( 7 October 2003)
High speed robot featured at Fakuma plastics show
Designed for ultra high speed applications on smaller moulding machines a robot to be shown at Fakuma has a special telescopic vertical arm that reduces moveable mass to a minimum.
News from Wittmann UK ( 7 October 2003)
Mid-market management tasks are on the increase
An ERP supplier says mid-market manufacturers face an increase in project management tasks as more Tier 1 suppliers outsource design and tooling for series manufacturing.
News from Infor ( 7 October 2003)
Websites make hard turning easier
Hardinge has launched two websites to help customers understand the requirements of super precision turning and hard turning technologies.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 7 October 2003)
Sampler's Mixer Ensures Representative Grabs
A Jiskoot Condensate Sampling System extracts, isolates and stores multiple 1cc samples of condensate from the process pipeline.
News from Jiskoot ( 7 October 2003)
Catalogue Shows Cell Lines Grouped by Gene
The 2003/04 edition of ATCC's cell biology catalogue has been released and is now available to order from LGC Promochem.
News from LGC ( 7 October 2003)
DIN Rail Mounting Relay Ideal For Power Switching
Matsushita Electric Works has launched a new DIN rail mounted power relay aimed at a wide range of applications where simplicity and ease of integration are paramount.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 7 October 2003)
Novatek Centocor Partnership Maintains Standards
Novatek International has announced that it has welcomed Centocor, a subsidiary of J and J and a leader in Biotechnology as a client.
News from Novatek International ( 7 October 2003)
Flue Gas Oxygen Transmitter Cuts Downtime
Latest version of the GE Panametrics FGA-311 in-situ flue gas oxygen transmitter differs from conventional designs by enabling its sensor/heater to be removed and serviced in the field while the trans
News from GE Panametrics ( 7 October 2003)
Volatile Gas Analyser Saves Cost And Time
A new Hapsite field portable gas monitoring and identification system, robust, weatherproof and battery-powered, automatically quantifies volatile compounds in minutes.
News from Uson ( 7 October 2003)
Software avoided redraw of CAD illustrations
User Application Article Wanting to use its existing 3D CAD data from ProEngineer and eliminate the cost of re-drawing illustrations, software enabled an engineering company to import the data using IGES format.
News from Itedo Software ( 6 October 2003)
Monitoring system ensures efficient solvent use
An automatic monitoring system allows users of ultrasonics cleaning machines to check the rate at which costly solvents are used during processing.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 6 October 2003)
CMMs include continuous contact probing
Latest CMMs offer increased functionality for the measurement of dimensions, positions, curves and free-form surfaces with high density scanning capability.
News from LK ( 6 October 2003)
Centre machines windows/doors productively
Intended for small to medium batch manufacture of window and door frame components from aluminium or steel profile a machining centre performs highly productive milling and boring operations.
News from Kasto ( 6 October 2003)
Caged balls improve ballscrew performance
Two ballscrews provide exceptionally smooth rotational movement at speeds of up to 160,000DN - twice as fast as many competing ballscrews.
News from THK UK ( 6 October 2003)
Machined parts specialist appoints sales manager
Unicut Precision has appointed Michael Lloyd as sales manager for the UK to expand its precision small mill/turned parts sub contract machining operation.
News from Unicut Precision ( 6 October 2003)
Test Systems Now Powered by Telelogic
Telelogic's test development tools, based on the TTCN standard, will be integrated and sold together with Cetecom Test Systems under a new agreement.
News from Cetecom ( 6 October 2003)
Transmission Detector For Low Voltage STEM
The S-5200 ultra-high resolution field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) from Hitachi High-Technologies Corp can now be equipped with a transmission detector.
News from Hitachi High-Technologies ( 6 October 2003)
New Test Grip Steers Vehicle Industry
Developed especially for a leading vehicle component manufacturer, the Motor Can Pull Off Fixture is believed to be the first dedicated testing solution of its kind.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 6 October 2003)
Free Monographs Increase Understanding of Methods
Metrohm offers a number of small booklets to increase understanding of certain analytical methods and Metrohm instrumentation for QA Applications. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 6 October 2003)
Optical Research Quality Assured From P-OE
P-OE undertakes optical research and development as well as the manufacture of optical systems and optical components for use in the visible, infra-red and microwave regions of the spectrum.
News from Precision-Optical Engineering ( 6 October 2003)
Tektronix Redefines Oscilloscope Market
Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, has announced it has repositioned its entire oscilloscope portfolio. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 6 October 2003)
TT ems Rewarded For Product Quality
Blyth electronic manufacturing services provider, TT ems has recently successfully completed the transition from ISO 9000 -1994 ( 9002 ) to the current ISO 9000 -2000 (9001) certification.
News from TT ems ( 6 October 2003)
UKIVA Launches New Web Site
Now receiving over 4000 visits per month, the UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) website has been redesigned for even easier navigation.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association ( 6 October 2003)
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