News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 November
to Saturday 29 November 2003
Chart recorder connects with virtually any sensor
A panel mounted 6in LCD colour chart recorder with alarms, maths functions and MODBUS based serial communications accepts inputs from virtually any sensor, including thermocouples, PRT, mV, V, etc.
News from Audon Electronics (28 November 2003)
Integrating ports at one end saves cylinder space
The ability of compact cylinders to reduce space requirements on machines by 65%, when compared to standard cylinders, is being extended further now that ports are integrated at the same end. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics (28 November 2003)
Thin magnesium sheet technology is ready to roll
Australia's breakthrough low-cost, thin magnesium sheet technology will be made fully production-ready during the next twelve months.
News from CSIRO (28 November 2003)
High Watt electric cable heaters are flexible
Flexible, high watt electric cable heaters are offered with customized wattage and voltage to suit the application and sheath materials include 304 SS, 316 SS, Inconel and Incoloy.
News from Durex Industries (28 November 2003)
Pneumatic table indexes accurately
Pneumatically operated indexing table is actuated by pawl and ratchet mechanism and plunger is used to lock the table thus ensuring the indexing accuracy.
News from Elscint Automation (28 November 2003)
High performance bearing greases find many uses
High performance bearing greases are suitable for many different applications such as electrical motors, fan bearings, rail cars, elevators, construction machines or hot rolling mills.
News from Greeff (28 November 2003)
Finishing metal parts with minimal manual labour
A common link between a variety of metal components is a need for a highly consistent finish delivered by a repeatable blast process, with little manual intervention. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (28 November 2003)
PLM solution designed for medical device makers
PLM solution designed specifically for the medical device market enables manufacturers to ensure regulatory compliance while accelerating new product introductions.
News from MatrixOne (28 November 2003)
Automation E-news updates supplied every month
Having found a huge 'information gap' in the UK industrial sector, a company has launched a monthly e-mailed automation news magazine. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (28 November 2003)
Metalworking commitment revealed by appointments
By appointing three new internationally experienced executives, coolant management specialist, Master Chemical Corporation has strengthened its commitment to metalworking. metalworking community.
News from Master Chemical Europe (28 November 2003)
Eddy current probe driver interfaces with PLC
For use with a range of inductive eddy current proximity probes, latest driver has a 2 wire 4-20mA output which will interface directly with PLCs.
News from Monitran (28 November 2003)
Feeding, assembly, and testing technology offered
Tailor-made automatic feeding, assembly, and testing systems design and integration are based on assembly and testing machines made up largely of standard modules.
News from Mueller + Kurtz Sondermaschinen (28 November 2003)
Orbital welding head sold from the stand
Orbimatic sold a new Orbiweld TP open arc orbital TIG welding head from its stand at the recent Weldex 2003 exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.
News from Orbimatic (28 November 2003)
Benchmarks to be set for plastics manufacture
The plastics compounding group at the British Plastics Federation is undertaking industrial analytical work by creating a number of benchmarks for its manufacturing performance.
News from PICME (28 November 2003)
Jaguar takes over press shop management
Polynorm and Jaguar Cars have reached final agreement on the transfer to Jaguar of management of the Press Shop at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich premises.
News from Stadco (28 November 2003)
Karen Burt Memorial Award recipient announced
Jane Wild, Chief Executive of W.J.Wild, a small group of privately owned engineering companies is the fourth recipient of the Karen Burt Memorial Award.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (28 November 2003)
Polymer research and test house adds on 3D systems
Europe's leading polymer research and test house, has invested in software and three new work stations to ensure the company's leadership in plastics product design and testing.
News from Smithers Rapra (28 November 2003)
Laser manufacturer does well in a difficult time
Rofin-Sinar Technologies reported record highs in sales and net income for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2003, in spite of a 'still fairly difficult business environment'. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (28 November 2003)
Interpolation takes motion control into new areas
Interpolation is the ability to move in a co-ordinated linear and circular path rather than just straight lines and latest software makes it available for all applications.
News from Rockwell Automation (28 November 2003)
"Touch three and you'll see" - automating CMM use
Designed to increase portable CMM throughput by automating the inspection of tools, fixtures and parts, insepction system features "touch three and you'll see" operation.
News from ROMER CimCore (28 November 2003)
Scandinavian prince of cigars rolled safely
User Application Article 'High Speed Over-Roller' cigar making machines underwent a complete electrical re-build including a new safety system with laser scanners and a mechanical guard system with thirteen interlocks.
News from Schmersal UK (28 November 2003)
Automation, Assembly Summit aids competitiveness
The Automation and Assembly Summit will help manufacturers increase their competitive advantage and showcase the emerging automation and assembly technologies, systems, and processes.
News from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) (28 November 2003)
Calculating rollform tools' critical areas exactly
Critical areas of rollform tools, such as bending zones, can be calculated with higher resolution using profile stress analysis software as part of a three steps quality management concept.
News from UBECO (28 November 2003)
Easy-to-use conversational CNC suits small batches
User Application Article Easy-to-use conversational programming routines on a manual/CNC lathe have made a significant difference when applied to the small batch work, says a precision machining company. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (28 November 2003)
Design Environment Puts Embedded Systems On FPGAs
Derived from Altium's demonstrated Board-on-Chip technology, Nexar integrates hardware design tools, embedded software development tools, IP-based components and virtual instrumentation.
News from Altium (28 November 2003)
UV Luminescence Sensor Detects Reliably
EMX Industries, a manufacturer of sensors for automation and gate/door control has introduced the UVX 300, a UV luminescence sensor that detects targets more reliably than vision systems. Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries (28 November 2003)
Laboratory Services Provider LMSi Acquired
Thermo Electron Corporation has announced that it has acquired Laboratory Management Systems (LMSi) of New Castle, Delaware. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (28 November 2003)
Appointment Brings Needs of Engineers
Trilogy Systems Corporation has appointed Robert Goodsell as Regional Sales Manager for the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.
News from Trilogy Systems (28 November 2003)
Brass topped bars suggest a good drink
User Application Article The manufacture of bar-top furniture is a thriving industry and no one addresses it with more design and manufacturing talent, enthusiasm and success than the Sant Group of Tipton.
News from Copper Development Association (27 November 2003)
CADCAM software brings trolley style to the fore
User Application Article CADCAM software has helped Stewart Golf to bring more elegance, style, technology and quality to the sport in the form of the X1 remotely controlled golf trolley. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (27 November 2003)
More durable plastics to be developed for vehicles
User Application Article Superior hardcoating/scratch-resistant materials and processes will be developed in the UK's Foresight Vehicle research project.
News from Danielson (UK) (27 November 2003)
Digital automation systems conference successful
The Manufacturing Excellence conference Automation in the Irish pharmaceutical industry that described expertise gained in applying digital automation systems was a great success.
News from Emerson Process Management (27 November 2003)
UV light disinfects wastewater effectively
Ultraviolet light is highly effective against pathogens resistant to traditional disinfection techniques and, by reducing chlorine doses, it leads to lower concentrations of by-products.
News from Hanovia (27 November 2003)
High resolution camera features on-board memory
High resolution camera developed for machine vision features on-board memory to save camera configuration, extendable dynamic range controls, output controls, enhanced trigger and much more. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (27 November 2003)
IT cryptographic libraries deal signed
Kane Computing have recently signed an agreement with SnapshieldT to represent them in the EEC to promote and sell their Cryptographic Libraries that ensure information technology security. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (27 November 2003)
Grinding fluid eliminates cobalt staining
A common problem when surface-grinding hard metals was cobalt staining but a synthetic, water based solution does not react with the cobalt content of hard metals at all.
News from Kuwait Petroleum International Lubricants (27 November 2003)
Updated document system ups productivity
Updated document management system works directly with file system, extracts information from any accessible folders and gathers it under one heading, even if files are spread around a system.
News from Oasys (27 November 2003)
Heavy duty AC/DC power sources adjusted precisely
Heavy duty TIG/MMA AC/DC power sources, tested to meet with the requirements of BSEN60974-1, offer extremely precise adjustment and control of welding parameters. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (27 November 2003)
Odour control solution destroys factory smells
Odour control solution destroys odour-making compounds as they arise rather than traditional solutions that simply masked smells.
News from Probe Industries (27 November 2003)
Multi-functional sheet metal fastener saves costs
User Application Article The extreme versatility of a multi-functional sheet metal fastener is realising significant build quality benefits and cost savings of up to $0.50 per car. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (27 November 2003)
'Lights out' injection moulder expands plant
User Application Article 'Lights out' injection moulder has installed a new injection moulding machine to meet growing demand for its products and to assist in new product development.
News from Sandretto UK (27 November 2003)
Lubrication pump literature is comprehensive
New literature with exploded illustrations, cross-section drawings and updated performance tables describe lubrication pumps for machinery and machine tools.
News from Tuthill Pump Group (27 November 2003)
CNC system was key part of VMC purchase
User Application Article With its ease of programming, the Anilam control was a key part of a VMC purchase seen by a plastics processing equipment maker as a 'big jump' from conventional single spindle milling.
News from ACI (UK) (27 November 2003)
Compact load cell measures up to 300 ton
Even though a load cell is a compact design, it has the capability of measuring up to 300 tons in tension and compression. Brochure Available
News from Applied Measurements (26 November 2003)
Handheld infrared thermometers have laser sighting
A range of low cost, handheld infrared thermometers with laser sighting and a large backlit LCD display have various temperature ranges to suit different applications.
News from Calex Electronics (26 November 2003)
Infrared temperature sensors range extended
Low cost high performance infrared temperature sensors now include an extended temperature range of 0 to 500degC, making them ideal for use with targets at elevated temperatures.
News from Calex Electronics (26 November 2003)
Overseas software runs high speed CNC miller
User Application Article To run a high speed 40,000 rev/min CNC miller successfully, a Japanese modelmaker found that only an overseas software product could offer the strategies to program the machine successfully. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 November 2003)
Training and investment pays off for toolmaker
Pontypridd-based toolmaker, FSG, is reaping the benefit of its strategy of investing in training and technology and is reporting its order books full into 2004.
News from FSG Tool and Die (26 November 2003)
Machine tool builder seeks more shop floor staff
Anticipating rising turnover in a highly successful operation, a UK-based machine tool builder is seeking staff in all disciplines on the shop floor. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (26 November 2003)
Workholding system maker gains BS EN ISO 9001:2000
Award-winning workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems has gained accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001:2000, the new quality management standard that replaces the now obsolete 1994 standard.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (26 November 2003)
Manufacturing Advisory Service adds value
New figures released today show that the UK Government's Manufacturing Advisory Service has delivered a total added value of GBP 28 million to UK firms since its launch in April 2002.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands (26 November 2003)
CNC sliding head auto halves cycle times
User Application Article Since installing a CNC sliding head auto, a subcontractor is producing parts in half the cycle time, are consistent in size and surface finish and has eliminated secondary operations. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (26 November 2003)
Static build-up in solvents and chemicals solved
A low-cost, practical solution has been developed to solve the problem of static electricity build-up in solvents and other chemicals used in manufacturing.
News from Octel Performance Chemicals (26 November 2003)
UK Green Technology Award made to chelant product
Octaquest - a range of biodegradable chelants from Performance Chemicals - has won the UK Green Technology Award for 2003.
News from Octel Performance Chemicals (26 November 2003)
DIN rail I/O modules connect signals with PLCs/PCs
DIN rail I/O modules are ideal for connecting real world discrete AC or DC signals to a PLC, PC, or other automation equipment.
News from Power-io (26 November 2003)
Service Network adds on Strategic Machine Tools
Service Network, (SNI) has announced the addition of Strategic Machine Tools to their list of representatives in the U. S.
News from Service Network (26 November 2003)
Mill/turned parts produced competitively
Specialist sub-contract manufacturer of precision turned parts will be demonstrating examples of the wide and varied range of complex, competitively priced mill/turn parts up to 32mm diameter.
News from Target Precision (26 November 2003)
Weighing and packing system counts as well
User Application Article A combined counting, weighing and packing system offers substantial savings over traditional manual solutions when handling hardware and rationalises supply chains.
News from WLT (26 November 2003)
Femlab 3 boosts modelling performance
Femlab 3 boosts mathematical modelling performance to new peaks. Brochure Available
News from Comsol (26 November 2003)
Hydrogen fuel cell car does 1200 miles/gal!
A Scottish-built eco-friendly car, The BOC Gh2ost, will be displayed at a showcase as part of a key hydrogen energy meeting in the United States.
News from BOC (25 November 2003)
Office life policy and management to be addressed
Forthcoming activity at the Chartered Management Institute include discussions about UK government legislation and UK government Budget announcements.
News from Chartered Management Institute (25 November 2003)
Inspection software certified by German PTB
Delcam is pleased to announce that its PowerINSPECT inspection software has received certification from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Berlin. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (25 November 2003)
Paperless tracking keeps tabs on important assets
Paperless hand-held systems have simplified up-to-date tracking and record keeping concerning high-value products or safety critical assets - particularly in hazardous areas.
News from Diagnostic Instruments (25 November 2003)
Western Switzerland opens European gateway
Aggressively low tax rates, highly skilled workforce and improved access to European markets are among the reasons why over 1,000 companies chosen to expand using Western Switzerland.
News from Development Economic Western Switzerland (25 November 2003)
Self-adhesive gasket cuts electrical interference
Self-adhesive gasket is now available in fire resistant versions to UL94 VO and 94HB ratings and in EMC protection formats to reduce electrical and magnetic interference. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK (25 November 2003)
Nano-composites development 'roadmap' formulated
Faraday Plastics and Hybridnet held a successful Technology Road Map meeting on the 'Commercialisation of Polymer/Ceramic Hybrids and Nano-Composites'.
News from Faraday Plastics (25 November 2003)
Plasma/gas profiler adds water jet cutting
User Application Article Waterjet system is able to accurately cut a many materials, ranging from plastics to granite, without creating any vapour, dust or smoke, with no heat-affected zone, hardening or stress.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (25 November 2003)
Korean fair unveils CNC lathes with full B-axis
More than 2,500 dealers and customers attended the Daewoo International Machine Tool Fair this year, held over three days during October at its main factory in Korea.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (25 November 2003)
Extra-thin, abrasive wheels offer burr-free cuts
High-speed, extra-thin, abrasive cut-off wheels, said to dramatically reduce cutting times when used with portable angle-grinders, feature burr-free cutting and reduced heat generation.
News from Pferd (25 November 2003)
Economical piezoresistive sensors measure pressure
Piezoresistive sensors in a small package offer cost-effective pressure measurement in low ranges of +/-12.5mbar, +/-25mbar and 0-25mbar Full Scale.
News from Sensortechnics UK (25 November 2003)
SmartDrive and Hepco to cooperate on slides
Motion control specialist SmartDrive has agreed with Hepco Slide Systems for the two companies to produce integrated solutions based on Hepco's slides and SmartDrive's motion control products.
News from SmartDrive (25 November 2003)
Sales show shop floor viability for vision system
Hundreds of sales of a non-contact measuring system have quickly shown that a low cost, easy to use system with high measurement accuracy is just what shop-floor engineers have been waiting for. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (25 November 2003)
Microscopes find their niche in stent inspection
User Application Article Measuring precision, expandable mesh constructions used as stents to reinforce arteries has become an important application for microscopes in mediacal equipment manufacture. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (25 November 2003)
Technical director becomes managing director
Gerry O'Hagan, formerly technical director of Walter GB, has been appointed managing director of the Redditch-based carbide tool and CNC tool grinding machine manufacturer.
News from Walter GB (25 November 2003)
Materials drying systems ensure process integrity
User Application Article Even a small amount of moisture could jeopardise the processing conditions at a lighting manufacturer until it invested in new materials drying and handling systems.
News from Wittmann UK (25 November 2003)
Intensifier Unit Portions Replaced At Low Cost
The robust structure of EPSI's intensifier module ensures high reliability and low maintenance costs, without having to replace the entire system.
News from EPSI Engineered Pressure Systems (25 November 2003)
DNA Research Benefits From Partnership
User Application Article The successful production of some of the vital components used for mapping the human genome is a result of a long-standing relationship with two Cambridgeshire-based companies.
News from Shearline Precision Engineering (25 November 2003)
Kriss Akabusi presents Team Leader Awards
Former world class athlete and gold medallist, Kriss Akabusi, entertained an audience from across the financial services industry as special guest at eg's National Team Leader of the Year Awards
News from eg Solutions (25 November 2003)
DCA Addresses Critical Component-Related Areas
Design Chain Associates, LLC, the leading independent electronics high-technology Design Chain consulting firm, recently unveiled it's updated website.
News from Design Chain Associates (25 November 2003)
Maple Models Motions of Spacecraft's Robotic Arm
User Application Article Canada's contribution to the International Space Station is the Mobile Servicing System (MSS), a complex manipulator that includes robot "arms" that can pick up and manipulate objects. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (25 November 2003)
EU Footprint Expanded with New Italian Office
LGC Promochem, Europe's most comprehensive source of reference materials, has opened a new sales office in Italy, highlighting the company's commitment to extending its network.
News from LGC (25 November 2003)
Phosphate Determination 20 Times Faster
The Metrohm 761SDE Compact Ion Chromatography System is optimally adapted to the requirements of analysis of water, sugar, caramel for colour, phosphoric acid etc. found in soft drinkd. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (25 November 2003)
Combined Electrodes for Glass Breakers
The LL antimony electrode is the ideal electrode for difficult media with which the glass membrane of a conventional electrode cannot cope. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (25 November 2003)
Probe For Cable-Harness And Automotive Testing
The new P14/G from Peak Test Services is a threaded probe designed for use in testing cable harnesses and automotive electrical systems.
News from Peak Test Services (25 November 2003)
Complex Tool Setting At Motor Sport Speed
Renishaw's automatic tool setting and tool breakage detection systems recently installed at Hewland Engineering, are proving to be highly successful in motor sport manufacture worldwide. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 November 2003)
Better Peak Quality with Preheater Control
Selerity Technologies has shown, under experimental conditions, that analyte focusing is possible if the preheater is programmed differently than the column compartment during thermal gradient runs.
News from Selerity Technologies (25 November 2003)
Complete Solution For Gigabit Ethernet Compliance
Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, has announced a comprehensive new oscilloscope-based application package that answers unmet compliance test needs. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (25 November 2003)
Cordsets and Receptacles are World's Smallest
Tturck has announced the new 3 and 4-pin M5 pentafastthreaded connector products.
News from Turck (25 November 2003)
Restoring hair with Mantis
User Application Article Mantis stereo magnifiers from Vision Engineering are being used to support the latest hair transplant surgery techniques at the Wimpole Hair Restoration Clinic, London. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (25 November 2003)
VR software under international evaluation
User Application Article Project IRMA is bringing generic Virtual Reality to industrial manufacturing by building, integrating, demonstrating and evaluating seven very different "application demonstrators".
News from Delmia (24 November 2003)
Heavy-duty box furnace suits heat treaters
Natural gas-heated, heavy-duty box furnace, suitable for heat treating metals, has four modulating natural gas burners with a floor-mounted combustion air blower on board.
News from Grieve Corporation, The (24 November 2003)
How pneumatic systems are affected by new ATEX
An explanatory publication describes how pneumatic systems are affected by the new ATEX 95 directive on explosive atmospheres, which replaced ATEX 100a in July 2003. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (24 November 2003)
Web-enabled touchscreens manage processes better
Web-enabled touchscreens and HMIT software is enabling manufacturing and process companies to remotely monitor and manage their processes more effectively. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (24 November 2003)
Flat-spray valve corrects nozzle orientation
Airless flat-spray valve is designed to eliminate spray-nozzle orientation problems and delivers precise, repeatable patterns of sprayable sealants, adhesives and lubricants.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (24 November 2003)
Spectrometer software offers multi-user levels
Latest version of software for the Metalys Spark Optical Emission Spectrometer offers multi-user levels with password protection and login capacity.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (24 November 2003)
Drive clears the air for laser cutting machines
User Application Article A UK manufacturer is using smd drives to clear the air from the cutting bed when cutting leather and PVC on its range of laser cutting machines. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (24 November 2003)
Optical focus control eases laser processing
Optical focus control makes laser processing of 3D non-metallics, composites and thermal barrier (ceramic) coated metals as easy and as accurate as with metals.
News from Prima North America (24 November 2003)
Automated turning cells reduce direct labour costs
User Application Article Automated turning cells have enabled a UK contract machinist to turn the tables on its competitors in low wage economies by reducing labour cost differentials.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (24 November 2003)
Funding to support new metal extraction process
Metalysis, the company responsible for commercialising a new metal extraction process which dramatically cuts the cost of producing metals, has secured funding and support.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (24 November 2003)
Home-spun glazing cell sports on-gripper sensors
User Application Article Valmet Automotive has successfully installed its own automated robotic glazing cell including vision sensor systems - mounted on the robot gripper - for robot guidance
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (24 November 2003)
Technical manual on THR technology produced
The rapid developments in PCB manufacturing technology and new Directives on lead free has prompted a PCB connection systems maker to produce a technical manual on THR technology.
News from Phoenix Contact (24 November 2003)
Miniature parts moulding problems solved
User Application Article Overseas moulders had failed to achieve the necessary production quality for miniature mouldings, but UK toolmaker solved the problem.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (24 November 2003)
Tool grinder offers 50% productivity gains
Tool grinding productivity gains of up to 50 per cent are promised with an innovative five-axis CNC tool grinder with rapid traverse speeds of 50m/min.
News from Walter GB (24 November 2003)
VMC and off-line programming up capability
User Application Article The installation of a VMC and off-line programming system has provided a subcontractor with a highly productive and efficient manufacturing capability for doing new work.
News from Matchmaker M/C (24 November 2003)
VMC with angle head reduces time from 2h to 45min
User Application Article Using a right-angle milling head on a VMC to machine internal drum apertures in hydraulic motor parts in 45min has replaced a time-consuming 2h cycle manually operated slotting process.
News from CTL Centreline (24 November 2003)
Miniature ball screws make for smoother running
Miniature ball screws provide improved performance including, smooth running, low noise, accurate positioning, excellent repeatability and high efficiency (good backdriving). Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (24 November 2003)
Pentium IV Industrial Computer with 3 yr warranty!
Rugged Technologies announce the low cost, 7586-600 Pentium IV Industrial Computer that comes with a 3 year warranty as standard.
News from Rugged Technologies (24 November 2003)
Thin Client CE.NET Industrial Terminal announced
Rugged Technologies introduce the low cost 7594-TC1 Thin Client Industrial Terminal
News from Rugged Technologies (24 November 2003)
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