News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 November
to Saturday 6 December 2003
USB interface motion controllers simplifies system
A new family of USB-compatible motion controllers, compatible with the Mint language, allows the motion subsystem to be mounted in the machine, instead of a PC expansion slot. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 5 December 2003)
Gain an insight into electronic torque measurement
Literature and information covers range of torque testing and management products and provides an insight into electronic torque testing, from heavy engineering to bottling. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 5 December 2003)
Centralised vacuum cleaning system ensures quality
User Application Article Centralised vacuum cleaning system for a car plant ensures workstations and process equipment are kept at optimum cleanliness levels, thus maintaining the integrity of a premium product.
News from Dust Extraction International ( 5 December 2003)
If you can't 'keep on truckin' - what then?
No matter what sort of business you run - if your vehicles were taken away how would you serve your customers? The Freight Transport Association warns of the need to protect your transport operation.
News from Freight Transport Association ( 5 December 2003)
Second-hand swarf and coolant systems are on-line
A leading swarf and coolant management system specialist has introduced an online second-hand equipment section as part of its general website.
News from Filtration Service Engineering ( 5 December 2003)
PTFE content offers long term lubricant
Long-term lubricant and water displacer for use on all machinery, vehicles and in engineering workshop contains PTFE for a long lasting coating that gives excellent lubrication.
News from GT85 ( 5 December 2003)
HCFC 141B solvent replacement cuts consumption
Concerned that moving away from HCFC 141B solvent would increase cleaning costs, users were reassured when a replacement mono-solvent system cut solvent consumption by 85%.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 5 December 2003)
Understanding the new power press safety regs
Now that the UK's HSE has published its Health and Safety Guideline for power press users many are trying to work out what it will mean for them - an automation systems maker can help.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 December 2003)
Laser maker gains better than average satisfaction
Customer satisfaction with laser manufacturer Rofin-Sinar Laser is much higher than the average satisfaction index for the German mechanical engineering industry says a survey report. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 5 December 2003)
Battery back up mounts in PC case drive bay
Internal UPS Internal Battery Back is the first uninterruptible power supply system with the ability to be mounted into a PC case using a 5-1/4in drive bay.
News from Rugged Technologies ( 5 December 2003)
One control offers full integrated operation
Fully integrated operation of in-process gauging, grinding wheel balancing and acoustic emissions monitoring systems can be done using a single control unit. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe ( 5 December 2003)
Evaporative cooling system raises productivity
User Application Article Famous toys and games manufacturer has found the answer to cooling its factory by installing the an evaporative cooling system that has drastically improved working conditions and productivity. Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 5 December 2003)
High strength steels make for lighter structures
User Application Article Lightweight structures are more durable, perform better and there is a trend towards a greater proportion of high strength steels being used for various structures around the world.
News from SSAB Tunnplat ( 5 December 2003)
Hysteresis drive units speed up label printing
User Application Article Retrofitting hysteresis units to its printing machines gives precise tension control that allows multiple layers of material to be passed through seven printing and cutting operations at 50m/min. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 5 December 2003)
Mexican authority buys 2500 Visiarc licenses
The Mexican Election Authority uses the application to issue its combined identity and electoral card for its 60 million Mexican citizens entitled to vote
News from Visiarc ( 5 December 2003)
Enhanced Smartoffice Release From m+p
Within one application, SmartOffice allows you to import data from more than 20 different standard N and V formats, do real-time data acquisition, analyse results and create reports.
News from M+P International ( 5 December 2003)
New Analytical And Precision Balances
TAU Consult has taken over the sales rights and service tasks for the traditional balance manufacturer Scientech.
News from Tau Competence ( 5 December 2003)
Laerdal is introducing new silicone resuscitators
Over the past 35 years, reusable Laerdal silicone resuscitators have been recognised for their quality, efficacy and value.
News from Laerdal Medical ( 5 December 2003)
Textured polyester film chosen for nameplates
User Application Article Following extensive research and development, a US based printing company has chosen textured polyester film as the preferred substrate for a replacement product for aluminium nameplates. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 4 December 2003)
Weak supply chains could cause chaos
Single sourcing, outsourcing, just-in-time delivery and a raft of cost saving measures have injected a high dose of risk into supply chains that may lead to chaos, a report warns.
News from Cranfield School of Management ( 4 December 2003)
Integrated motors reduce installation,assembly
Hybrid stepper motors and brushless DC servomotors with built-in drive and control provide definite cost savings, increased modularity and reduced installation and assembly time.
News from Cetronic ( 4 December 2003)
Coolant review removed misting and bad odours
User Application Article In manufacturer of large airframe parts machinists were experiencing coolant "misting" and bacterial problems until the company reviewed its coolant supply and management.
News from Castrol UK ( 4 December 2003)
Technology translator team formed for UK plastics
Faraday Plastics formed a team of technology translators to help develop the UK's strengths and capabilities in plastics innovation.
News from Faraday Plastics ( 4 December 2003)
Advanced mineral oil prevents discolouration in Al
An advanced mineral oil based cutting lubricant, specially designed for easing the machining of aluminium and ferrous alloys, improves surface finish and prevents discolouration.
News from Henkel Technologies ( 4 December 2003)
Machine constructional profiles catalogued
UK supplier of mk aluminium machine building systems has published a profile catalogue subdivided into traditional construction profiles as used popularly in machine frame building.
News from MK Profile Systems ( 4 December 2003)
Versatile pipe/tube welding system joins elbows
Tube and pipe welding station incorporates a tube/pipe clamp on a slide and also rotates to allow 45deg and 90deg elbows to be welded to tube lengths.
News from Orbimatic ( 4 December 2003)
Software-configurable safety controller updated
Cost-effective software-configurable safety controller that covers all safety functions in applications up to BS EN 954-1 Category 4, now benefits from version 2 configuration software.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 4 December 2003)
Bearings enhance static and dynamic stiffness
Bearings for demanding and high performance machine tool applications feature radial needle roller bearings combined with axial cylindrical roller to enhance static and dynamic stiffness.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 4 December 2003)
Safety Compliance Business launched
Under the banner "Safety through excellence" Sira has launched a Safety Compliance Business that brings together all elements of Sira business that centre around safety in the workplace.
News from Sira ( 4 December 2003)
Mechanical variable speed drives comply
Following the introduction of EU Directive 94/9/EC, a drives manufacturer has announced that its mechanical variable speed drives are all compliant with this directive.
News from Stober Drives ( 4 December 2003)
Non-contact infrared pyrometers check the melt
Infrared optical pyrometers operate contactless temperature measurement of molten metals and incorporate a filter to remove the effect of flames and fumes.
News from Topcast Engineering ( 4 December 2003)
Patented pump technology prevents diaphragm damage
Patented diaphragm position control fitted to diaphragm pumps reduces by up to 90% the possibility of an incidental diaphragm failure caused by adverse system conditions.
News from Wanner Engineering ( 4 December 2003)
Smallest capacity dryer processes polymers
Compressed air dryer - the smallest in a range - typically processes polymers at a rate of 1-3 kilos an hour and has capacity of a throughput at up to 10 kilos an hour.
News from Wittmann UK ( 4 December 2003)
Ray Trace Visualization for CATIA and ENOVIA Users
ART VPS To Deliver Hardware-Accelerated Ray Traced Visualization for CATIA and ENOVIA Users
News from ARTVPS ( 4 December 2003)
Financial Statement Services Adopts Dialogue
User Application Article Twenty Percent Reduction in Development Time and Lower Overhead Are Benefits Dialogue is Delivering
News from Exstream Software ( 4 December 2003)
Toyota Chooses VisualPlant
User Application Article ATS International has announced that Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America (TMMNA) has licensed VisualPlant Manufacturing Intelligence Software for its facility in production facility in Kentucky.
News from ATS International ( 4 December 2003)
Water Activity Measurement In 5 Minutes
The water activity (aw) is therelative humidity which is reached at equilibrium in a sealed container in which a hygroscopic product has been placed.
News from Tau Competence ( 4 December 2003)
Leak Testing At the Limit
The S9 from Nolek has taken air leak test technology to the limit by combining the most sensitive pressure differential leak test valving with the most advanced front-end interface available.
News from TQC ( 4 December 2003)
Website Has More Information
As part of the continued revision of the successful TQC website, downloadable PDF documents are now available.
News from TQC ( 4 December 2003)
Die set maker accredited with ISO 9001/2000
Brauer Coley, manufacturer of die sets and associated components, has successfully been upgraded from its previous ISO 9002 accreditation to the new ISO 9001/2000 standard.
News from Brauer Coley ( 3 December 2003)
Compact geared winch units provide high torque
User Application Article Compact high torque planetary geared winch units have enabled a contractor to meet weight and power targets for a custom designed crane used to erect electricity pylons.
News from Brevini ( 3 December 2003)
Software gives 30% productivity increase
User Application Article The installation of two seats of CADCAM software has increased productivity by 30% at an Italian aeronautics/aerospace sub-contractor as well as helping to reduce delivery times by up to 60%. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 3 December 2003)
Superabrasives provider sets up hi-tech UK base
Providing products and services in diamond flat lapping and polishing, mould finishing and tool room products, a diamond and superabrasives systems provider is strengthening UK operations.
News from Engis (UK) ( 3 December 2003)
Soft starters connect directly into the delta
Soft starters connect directly into the six wire delta connection, saving users the cost and time of rewiring complete AC motor starter systems.
News from Fairford Electronics ( 3 December 2003)
Jig drastically reduces TIG welding job time
User Application Article A bespoke TIG welding jig has reduced time taken to position and manually weld eight bosses around a 1.7m diameter cylinder to just 30min, removing a bottleneck within the customer's factory.
News from Holifield (Oxford) ( 3 December 2003)
Tooling company signs up more USA distributors
Manufacturer of the Brauer range of clamping, tooling and automation products has greatly strengthened its transatlantic presence by appointing five new "Master Distributors".
News from Brauer ( 3 December 2003)
Inflatable pipe stoppers prevent ingress
To provide an easy, low cost way to prevent the flow of liquids and solids in pipes an updated range of Inflatable Pipe Stoppers cover the range of pipe sizes from 50 to 2000mm diameter. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 3 December 2003)
Compact HMI terminal is widely compatible
Claimed to be the industry's fastest compact display terminal, a 3.8in amber colour display Human Machine Interface with touchscreen has compatibility with a broad range of PLCs.
News from Pro-face UK ( 3 December 2003)
Tough aerospace fasteners also suit racing cars
With approval for aircraft use, US-designed fasteners offer extreme strength and vibration resistance, combined with low weight - making them the ideal choice for racecar applications.
News from Protex Fasteners ( 3 December 2003)
Upward vertical machine casts O2-free copper rod
To produce the highest quality oxygen-free copper wire rod in a range of sizes from 8.0mm to 22mm diameter, a Vietnamese company has installed an automated upward vertical casting machine.
News from Rautomead International ( 3 December 2003)
Friction welder assembles tubular driveshaft
User Application Article Equipped with an automated loading and unloading system, a double-ended friction welding machine welds two forgings into a single tubular centre driveshaft component for a four-wheel drive car.
News from Thompson Friction Welding ( 3 December 2003)
Bespoke encoders achieve zero factory downtime
User Application Article A photographic paper manufacturing plant has achieved zero downtime using encoders that have high temperature compatible components and improved sealing. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 3 December 2003)
Thin Turret Punch Press Tooling Revolutionised
Users of thin-style punch press turret tooling can now considerably reduce the time taken for resetting and machine changeovers.
News from Wilson Tool International ( 3 December 2003)
Combined Density Meter And Refractometer
Mettler Toledo has launched the DR40 combined density meter and refractometer. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 3 December 2003)
Conductivity Meter Meets Water Quality Regulations
SevenMulti, together with the new and accurate Inlab740 conductivity electrode, is the ideal instrument system for the measurement of water quality to USP requirements. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 3 December 2003)
New Service Brochure From Mettler Toledo
Mettler Toledo's TotalCare 21 service support brochure details the wide range of after sales service agreement options that have been designed to complement existing quality systems. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 3 December 2003)
Wide New Range Of Mass Flow Sensor Applications
The new AWM90000 offers OEM's a wider range of mass flow sensor applications, due to it's much improved price/performance ratio.
News from Sensortechnics UK ( 3 December 2003)
Robot programming time most drastically reduced
A new software product can dramatically reduce robot-programming time from weeks to days - or even hours - so overcoming an obstacle that prevented wide scale adoption of robotic fettling. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 2 December 2003)
Universal trading portal solves calibration needs
A universal trading portal is offered for all calibration equipment and services, across all industries, for engineers and QA professionals looking to solve calibration requirements.
News from Calibration Trade Centre ( 2 December 2003)
Servo motors offer advanced electromagnetic design
Servo motors offer an advanced electromagnetic design with a global feature set to satisfy a broad range of motor application requirements.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 2 December 2003)
SS stepper motors operate in liquids
Submersible series stainless steel step motors are partially filled with oil to prevent liquid ingress to provide maximum operational reliability in marine and submarine applications.
News from Empire Magnetics ( 2 December 2003)
Production line features integrated vision system
User Application Article A turnkey system for automotive lamp production features a vision inspection system, which is fully integrated into the manufacturing line and also produces statistical process control data.
News from Falcon-Vision ( 2 December 2003)
Avoid safety regulation slip-ups on stairs
The majority of all staircases at a new supermarket have been fitted with a DDA compliant stair edge nosing panel, which is extremely slip resistant even in the wettest of conditions.
News from FibreGrid ( 2 December 2003)
CADCAM choice turns CATIA into CNC efficiently
User Application Article A cooker manufacturer based its CAD/CAM choice on software's acceptance of CATIA designs in DXF to produce accurate CNC programs, which speeded up production processes significantly. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational ( 2 December 2003)
Compact dehumidifying dryers have molecular sieves
Compact dehumidifying dryers with molecular sieves can be installed on the machine or on trolleys and free up much more floor space for the plastics processor.
News from Sandretto UK ( 2 December 2003)
In-mould labelling is a growth industry
In-mould labelling is a growth industry and an injection moulding machine builder has developed a number of systems for the packaging industries.
News from Sandretto UK ( 2 December 2003)
Mini shot machines blast batches of small parts
Compact shot blasting machines, suitable for cleaning and finishing of small metal parts in batches, take up little space.
News from Vohras International ( 2 December 2003)
Labels moulded into packaging in the tool
Labels can now be moulded in during a packaging moulding process using a high speed gripper that places labels in the tooling within an 0.8sec 'take-out' time.
News from Wittmann UK ( 2 December 2003)
Tooling And Planning Brings Success
Built around a 300 KN, 6000 punch press, a system at Wilson Tool includes a five tower warehousing system with 110 pallets and a capacity for 900 tonnes of steel sheets 1,500 mm wide by 3000 mm long.
News from Wilson Tool International ( 2 December 2003)
Profibus UK Change of Address
With effect from the 1st December 2003 The PROFIBUS Group will have a new address, telephone and fax number.
News from Profibus Group ( 2 December 2003)
New Accessory Kits Offer Cost Savings Of Up To 30%
Fluke has introduced a range of new kits of accessories for its professional handheld meters, offering savings of up to 30% compared to buying the accessories separately. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 2 December 2003)
System Reduces Experimental Stress Analysis Costs
HBM's Canhead system reduces installation costs during experimental stress analysis using strain gages and is particularly suited to tests involving some hundreds or thousands of measuring points. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK ( 2 December 2003)
Special Offer Includes DSC or TGA
A special offer package includes a DSC or TGA together with a sample robot and the new XS balance. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 2 December 2003)
Wet Your Appetite With Upgraded Moisture Analyses
The top-of-the-range HR83 Moisture Analyser from Mettler Toledo now has 40 methods, three level password, sample identification with bar code reader. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 2 December 2003)
Smart Titration Solutions At Smart Prices
Mettler Toledo is offering a number of titration packages at special prices. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 2 December 2003)
Selectivity and Resolution of Anions in the QC Lab
Technical Background Article A typical Ion Chromatography Gradient System uses the advanced modules comprising two 818 IC Pumps, the 819 IC Detector, the 820 IC Separation Center, the 830 IC Interface and 828 IC Dual Suppressor. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 2 December 2003)
Smart Work Keeps Laboratory In Front For CERN
User Application Article Two OGP Smartscope Systems are Helping the Rutherford and Appleton Laboratory to Fulfil its CERN Project Commitments and Provide Vital Production Information.
News from OGP UK ( 2 December 2003)
Complete Range of Ergonomic Microscopes
Vision Biomed produces a range of laboratory microscopes, which offer a new level of microscope ergonomics. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 2 December 2003)
Patented brushless DC servomotor showcased
Latest electrical motors catalogue showcases a patented brushless DC servomotor, controller, and amplifier that is supplied in one integral package.
News from Animatics ( 1 December 2003)
Moth research led to anti-glare film for screens
Inspired from detailed research into the eye structure of night flying moths, an anti-reflective, anti-glare film is scratch resistant and has exceptional optical clarity. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 1 December 2003)
Lock-off and isolate machinery safely
User Application Article One of the UK's leading insulation companies, has provided personnel with locking-off equipment to lock-off and isolate machinery safely and very visibly during cleaning and maintenance operation.
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 1 December 2003)
Brass fibre manufacturing process unveiled
Presenting a rotating, counter-flow drum, with machined surface features, to an overflowing brass melt and super-cooling the melt 'pick-up', produces heat-conducting shaped brass fibres.
News from Copper Development Association ( 1 December 2003)
Powered conveyors replace gravity rollers
User Application Article Geared motors are being employed in a major upgrade of a cooker manufac turing plant to power conveyors that are replacing a gravity roller system.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 1 December 2003)
Search and analysis software for patent processing
Leading provider of sci-tech online databases offers search and analysis software for post processing of patent information and features new French and British patent databases. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe ( 1 December 2003)
Highly sensitive infrared camera is versatile
Having already produced the smallest infrared cameras with the widest range of high-end features a company has now combined a highly sensitive infrared detector with versatile post processing. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 1 December 2003)
Low-cost system links shopfloor, ERP in real time
A little device seamlessly integrates production machines with production control software for production and productivity data collection in real time.
News from Production Process ( 1 December 2003)
50kN test machine packs a powerful punch
Powerful universal testing machine aimed at mid-range force testing applications has the ability to achieve test speeds as low as 1 micron/minute with exceptional smooth control.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 1 December 2003)
Welding protection and ancillaries listed together
Personal protection products, welding tools and special process equipment are the three principal accessory ranges brought together in an updated comprehensive seventy page accessories catalogue. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 1 December 2003)
Compact vision system ups inspection throughput
Compact vision system delivers almost twice the processing power and four times the storage of its predecessor and lets engineers increase the throughput of visual inspection applications. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments ( 1 December 2003)
ROMER CimCore sues Faro for patent infringement
ROMER/ CimCore Corp. has filed suit against Faro Technologies, for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
News from ROMER CimCore ( 1 December 2003)
Industry benefits from low cost, safe anti-spatter
Inexpensive anti-spatter spray for welding, which is free of the health damaging chemical, dichloromethane, enables fast, easy cleaning of components after welding.
News from Stevens Industrial Services ( 1 December 2003)
Ansoft Releases SIMPLORER v6.0 Service Pack 4
Ansoft announces Service Pack 4 for SIMPLORER, the company's multi-domain electromechanical system simulation software.
News from Ansoft Europe ( 1 December 2003)
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