News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 January
to Saturday 10 January 2004
Expansion of coating facilities Planned For 2004
In light of its planned expansion of facilities, specialists in the application of coatings onto plastics will be showing product samples at the UK's Southern Manufacturing show.
News from Applied Coating Technologies ( 9 January 2004)
Nozzle reduces CO2 laser profiler running costs
Patented nozzles for CO2 laser profilers optimise gas consumption to reduce running costs and protect the lens from being spattered when breaking through the material being cut.
News from Burrhart Machinery ( 9 January 2004)
Compact drive package gives superior performance
Digital, three-phase DC drive is a programmable, microprocessor-based adjustable speed unit that accurately and efficiently controls speed and torque.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 9 January 2004)
Large scale laboratory commissions data system
User Application Article A new GBP 500,000 FDA Validated control and data acquisition system has been commissioned by AstraZeneca for its Large Scale Laboratory (LSL) Facility at Macclesfield, Cheshire.
News from Eurotherm ( 9 January 2004)
Natural flax fibre reinforces plastics car panels
User Application Article Flax fibres are being re-discovered by French automotive manufacturers and used as fibre reinforcement for moulded interior plastics panels used in cars.
News from French Technology Press Bureau ( 9 January 2004)
Will world recovery include UK manufacturing?
GTMA Director, Julia Moore, calls on the UK Government to act now if British manufacturers are to benefit from the upturn in world markets forecast for 2004.
News from GTMA ( 9 January 2004)
Orders up, subcontractor buys more machine tools
With production demands doubling over the last 12 months, HPC Services of Ilkeston has spent some GBP 550,000 on five new machine tools and tooling and is employing an additional six machinists.
News from HPC (Services) ( 9 January 2004)
Catalogue meets material testing equipment demand
To meet growing demands for advanced materials testing solutions in manufacturing, research and quality control, a new Materials Testing Solutions catalogue is designed to ease product ordering.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 January 2004)
Do not be limited by graphics software choice
Machine builders who need touchscreen interfaces but do not wish to be limited by graphics software choice can use devices that allow running of a range of Microsoft Windows compatible software.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 9 January 2004)
Aware of IEC 62061? It may appear this year
Anyone involved in machinery should be aware of IEC 62061, Safety of machinery - Functional Safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 9 January 2004)
Parat takes over Colchester's German market sales
The 600 Group has announced that from January 1, 2004, Colchester products will be sold in Germany through its Stuttgart-based subsidiary Parat Werkzeugmaschinen.
News from 600 Group ( 9 January 2004)
Gantry type VMC machines hardened tool steels
Developing its capability in the machining of graphite, plastics, aluminium, titanium and hardened tool steel up to HRC64, a high speed VMC features gantry-style construction.
News from StarragHeckert UK ( 9 January 2004)
Scheduling solution optimises production planning
User Application Article North America's largest heavy-duty truck maker now has a scheduling solution that gives it more reliable parameters for optimising production planning and better scheduling quality.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 9 January 2004)
New Scopemeters Have Enhanced Sensitivity
The new range of Fluke ScopeMeter handheld oscilloscopes available from TTi will help users to solve virtually all electronics measurement problems encountered in the field.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 9 January 2004)
Less room - But more space with Combilifts
User Application Article When oil industry service provider Baker Atlas decided to expand its Aberdeen base, 40 per cent of the warehousing area was lost to new premises for personnel.
News from Combilift Ltd ( 9 January 2004)
PEM panel fastener solves mating hole misalignment
PEM floating panel fastener compensates for mating hole misalignment up to 1.52mm and can be installed into any type of panel material and allows for radial float in an assembly.
News from PEM Europe ( 8 January 2004)
Plastics moulder moves to true five-axis machining
User Application Article Wanting to move from the 'teach and learn' programming approach, changing its CAM software supplier has allowed Durham-based ESP Plastics to move over to true five-axis machining. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 January 2004)
BECA says future ESD standards must be flexible
Dr Jeremy Smallwood managing director of Electrostatic Solutions has become chairman of BECA, following Peter Ashburner who steps down after 15 years service in the role.
News from British Electrostatic Control Association ( 8 January 2004)
Cooling nozzles boost grinding performance
Cooling system reduces coolant consumption, increases stock removal efficiency, extends grinding wheel life and provides enhanced surface finish characteristics.
News from Engis (UK) ( 8 January 2004)
Thermal imaging becomes a more economical tool
Until recently, the cost of fixed mounted thermal imaging inhibited its adoption for general process automation and machine vision applications, but no longer as prices have come down. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 8 January 2004)
Pistol grip makes rotary hammer drill comfortable
A rotary hammer with a new pistol grip design and a 5.2A motor provides increased operator comfort and more efficient drilling in a wide variety of materials, from wood to stone.
News from Metabo ( 8 January 2004)
Guide helps choose best welding face mask
Selecting the most appropriate disposable face mask to provide protection when welding or metalworking can be difficult, hence the publication of a respirator performance guide. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 8 January 2004)
Contract to ease access to European research funds
A consortium of companies has won an Office of Science and Technology Contract to develop and manage a one-stop information shop on the EU's Sixth Framework Programme.
News from Pera ( 8 January 2004)
Materials scientist to head plastics consultancy
Rapra Technology, Europe's leading polymer research and test house, has appointed Dr Paul Shipton as head of its plastics technology consultancy.
News from Smithers Rapra ( 8 January 2004)
Universal quick change tooling system extended
Walter GB has expanded its Novex Capto universal quick change tooling system with the addition of ER collet adaptors types 20, 25, 32 and 40 for C3, C4, C5 and C6 couplings.
News from Walter GB ( 8 January 2004)
Expansion called for new heavy duty CNC machines
User Application Article A trio of CNC machines are playing a key role in meeting demand for the manufacture of precision parts for downhole drills in the oil and gas industry at a Sheffield-based contractor.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 8 January 2004)
Royal visit made to Worcester machine tool builder
In his role as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, working with UK Trade and Investment, HRH The Duke of York visited the Worcester facility of Yamazaki Mazak. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 8 January 2004)
Pressure transmitters meet latest safety standards
Differential pressure and pressure transmitters combine new sensing techniques to ensure high accuracy and stability with built-in safety features to comply with the latest standards.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 8 January 2004)
CADCAM and CNC miller play key medical role
User Application Article A CNC knee-type milling machine combined with a state-of-the art CADCAM system is playing a key role in the range of globally-renowned physical science services being provided by a university.
News from ACI (UK) ( 8 January 2004)
Emerson Launches AMS Suite With Asset Portal
Emerson launches AMS suite with an asset portal to improve plant availability and performance through predictive maintenance and performance monitoring.
News from Emerson Process Management ( 8 January 2004)
Casters Have Elastomer Shock Absorbers
Spring tension of Blickle Spring-Loaded Heavy Duty Swivel and Fixed Casters with Elastomer Shock Absorberscan be calibrated to individual requirements.
News from Winco ( 8 January 2004)
Missouri State University Connects With Collect XL
User Application Article Next generation of scientists use Collect XL to automate data collection at Southwest Missouri State University.
News from Labtronics ( 8 January 2004)
Engineers Challenged With Emerging RF Technologies
A new series of real-time spectrum analysers that provide the first complete measurement package for engineers developing cutting-edge radio-frequency (RF) technologies is available from Tektronix. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 January 2004)
Coating lines benefit from web measurement
One of the world's leading manufacturers of high performance films and chemicals, has installed innovative web measurement technology in recently commissioned coating lines for industrial films. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 7 January 2004)
Three-year deal signed over industrial gas supply
Users of industrial gases can now choose the gas supply solution right for them following an exclusive multi-million pound deal between BOC Scientific and the domnick hunter group plc.
News from BOC ( 7 January 2004)
Supplier change doubles machining coolant life
User Application Article Using the most advanced manufacturing techniques to produce machine tool components, a machine tool builder reports that coolant life has doubled since changing over to an alternative supplier.
News from Castrol UK ( 7 January 2004)
Thompson lead and ballscrews catalogued
Ball and Lead Screws catalogue features detailed information on its complete line of Thomson lead screws, ball screws, ball splines and components.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 7 January 2004)
Restructuring automation supplier adds personnel
Specialist automation products supplier Hoerbiger-Origa has expanded its sales team by recruiting two new engineers in addition to some internal restructuring. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 7 January 2004)
Seven rodless cylinders go caravanning
User Application Article Seven rodless pneumatic cylinders have been incorporated into a giant plastic thermoforming machine for making the main body panels for static and touring caravans. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 7 January 2004)
Pre-processed polyethylene gives better properties
Pre-processed polyethylene resins provide improved properties - including superior mechanical properties, reusability and recyclabilitiy without using chemical cross linking agents.
News from Sterigenics International, Advanced Applications ( 7 January 2004)
Video security operates over VSIP platform
Development platform, VSIP, has been developed to support the video application providing a quick and easy transition from analogue to intelligent digital video surveillance.
News from Kane Computing ( 7 January 2004)
Sliding head auto performs 60:1 deep hole drilling
As well as machining turned and milled features on components up to 32mm diameter, latest CNC sliding head automatic performs deep hole drilling and boring up to a 60:1 length:diameter ratio. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 7 January 2004)
Non-contact system gives instant quality payback
User Application Article Non-contact measuring system gave a rubber moulder two big advantages over optical comparator methods in checking "O" rings: it is programmable and uses full grey-scale automatic edge detection.
News from OGP UK ( 7 January 2004)
Orbital TIG package believed world's most complete
Recently has put together is a comprehensive range of orbital TIG tube welding equipment and accessories, which is believed to be the most comprehensive package in the world.
News from Orbimatic ( 7 January 2004)
Programmable trip amplifier shows process variable
A programmable three-point trip amplifier that displays the monitored variable is suitable for many applications including detection of high/low alarm conditions and duty-standby pump control.
News from Stroud Instruments ( 7 January 2004)
Anti-spatter system works with MIG wire feeder
Believed to be a 'world first', an anti-spatter dispensing system is readily incorporated into conventional Metal-Inert-Gas (MIG) welding facilities.
News from Spatter Shield Australia ( 7 January 2004)
LIMS User Meeting is a Winning Formula
Leading laboratory software developer, Autoscribe, is pleased to announce the success of its recent annual LIMS user group meeting. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 7 January 2004)
Cost-effective assembly system installed
India based Avasarala Automation, has provided cost effective solution for a compressor assembly line for air-conditioner and refrigerator system.
News from Avasarala Automation ( 6 January 2004)
E-manufacturing opens up new laser-sintering uses
Last year's EuroMold highlighted e-manufacturing; the cost-effective production of high-quality products directly from electronic data, for which laser-sintering offers much potential.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 6 January 2004)
Orbituary - metalworking editor Andy Ashburn
Anderson Ashburn, whose writing for and about America's durable-goods manufacturing industries merged technology with citizenship, died in New York Dec. 20 last.
News from Metalworking Insiders Report ( 6 January 2004)
German 2nd-hand machine tool site to go English
For some time, a German website has been providing a specialised second-hand machine tool sourcing service and database on the Net. Now an English version will be up and running in a weeks.
News from Preowned-machines.de ( 6 January 2004)
Consistent Welds At Economical Prices
A service to supply custom made TIG/plasma electrodes pre-ground exactly to the customer's specifications ensures consistent results.
News from Diamond Ground Products ( 6 January 2004)
Easy to use Project Time Recording
CyberMatrix Corporation has released version 3 of Employee Project Clock, an easy to use employee project time tracking system.
News from CyberMatrix Corporation ( 6 January 2004)
IT Investment Increases in Apparel Sector
Manchester based apparel and textile systems specialist XeBusiness reports significant levels for IT investment growth amongst UK Apparel and Textile suppliers in 2003.
News from XeBusiness ( 6 January 2004)
Using Statistical Process Control To Analyse Data
Adept Scientific's SPC software product, NWA Quality Analyst, automatically extracts the data from a SQL Server database of web logs and charts the data. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 January 2004)
Development And Analysis Of Power Steering
User Application Article Ikuo Kushiro is interviewed about the application of Maple software on power steering development at Toyota Motor Corp. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 6 January 2004)
Refractometer Is Pocket-Sized And Easy To Use
Atago PAL-1 pocket-sized digital Refractometer has a wide measuring range and is suitable for use with solutions from jams to beverages.
News from Labcell ( 6 January 2004)
Tektronix Reports Strong Results
Strengthening Markets and Good Response to New Products Drive Double-digit Orders Growth for Tektronix. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 6 January 2004)
Phoenix Finds New Way To Test Heat Exchanger Tubes
User Application Article Engineers at Oceaneering Inspection wanted to find a testing technique for testing the tubing inside heat exchangers which would introduce only a minimum amount of liquid into the system.
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems ( 6 January 2004)
Product software benefits engineer-to-order
The first major release of a product configurator software for companies that Engineer-to-Order is even more responsive and easier to use.
News from DriveWorks ( 5 January 2004)
Engineering services meets safety advice demand
To meet demand for advice about implementing safety solutions, both for the machinery sector and the process industries, an automation company has further developed its engineering services.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 January 2004)
PSS systems can be programmed to test circuits
A machinery safety control circuit that utilises a PSS can be viewed as being of higher integrity than conventional safety circuits but any little used gate switches can harbour undetected faults.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 January 2004)
Combined expertise enhances process control
A process control company and valve manufacturer offer considerable technical valve expertise gained from many years' experience general process industries.
News from UFB (Process Control Solutions) ( 5 January 2004)
Claro Provides Vital Component In Medical Surgery
A world class engineering company in North Yorkshire is providing vital components being used in complex medical surgery to bring a better quality of life to thousands.
News from Claro Precision Engineering ( 5 January 2004)
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