News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 January
to Saturday 17 January 2004
VDW forecasts 4% growth for German machine tools
The German Machine Tool Builders' Association anticipates an increase of 4% in production to a level of EUR 9.2 billion during 2004, according to Carl Martin Welcker, its new chairman.
News from VDW (16 January 2004)
Latest 5-axis machining software demonstrated
How the latest five-axis machining techniques, with exceptional calculation speed and versatile toolpath editing, can shorten lead times, will be demonstrated 'live' on a CNC miller at a US show. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (16 January 2004)
Machine tool monitoring brings work back in-house
User Application Article Implementation of a machine tool monitoring solution in a DNC machine shop brought several critical jobs back in-house at an electrical cable connector manufactureer.
News from DLoG (UK) (16 January 2004)
Advanced optics targetted at electronics industry
A wide range of off-the-shelf optical products and systems are offered by a manufacturer with wide experience in fixed- and variable magnification optics and advanced optical technologies.
News from Klughammer (16 January 2004)
Sand cast aluminium ousts CI on cleaner bell
User Application Article The ability of aluminium to provide adequate strength at a lower weight than ferrous materials was used to good effect on a bell housing that replaced a cast iron housing on cleaning vehicles.
News from Norse Precision Castings (16 January 2004)
All-electronic safety relay proved more reliable
User Application Article Historically Kaby Engineers had experienced problems with switch failures on induction heater guard gating until changing to a system based on an all-electronic safety relay.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (16 January 2004)
Sensors detect FM and SS in Al foil wrapped goods
Highly sensitive sensors, which are connected via CAN-Bus to an operation terminal, detect ferrous and stainless steel contamination in aluminium foil wrapped products. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (16 January 2004)
Cupellation furnaces use induction heating
Cupellation furnaces series used in the fire assay process of precious metals alloys is provided with a built-in electromagnetic induction generator for the heating of the muffle for faster cycling.
News from Topcast Engineering (16 January 2004)
Sales and Service Unit established for USA, Canada
Sales of Unibal dynamic balancing systems are set to rise dramatically in North America following the establishment of Reco-Unibal, a new joint venture sales and service operation in USA. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing (16 January 2004)
Win XP Compatible Electronic Cad Software
Advanced Microcomputer Systems, has announced the availability and shipping of Windows XP compatible Circuit Creator StandardT Electronic CAD software for hobbyists and small companies.
News from Advanced Microcomputer Systems (16 January 2004)
Mint RF Tester Gets GCF Validation
Cetecom Spain,has announced that Mint (Mobile Communications Integrated Tester) has been validated for GSM RF testing following the GCF Certification Criteria.
News from Cetecom (16 January 2004)
Coware Helps MIPS Technologies Customers
CoWare and MIPS Technologies has announced that the first SystemC-based processor support package for MIPS64 25Kf core,the PSP helps reduce overall design time for customers.
News from CoWare (16 January 2004)
Ten Track Vibratory Bowl Feeder
Elscint Automation has developed a novel Vibratory Parts Feeder, which can feed Cylindrical Components like Needles, Rivets, and Tablets in ten tracks.
News from Elscint Automation (16 January 2004)
Quick Fit Ac Or Dc Current Monitoring Relays
LEM has introduced families of current monitoring relays that combine a current sensor and a relay in a single split-core package, making them suitable for cabinet applications in process automation.
News from LEM UK (16 January 2004)
Drug Applications And Moisture Analysis Systems
A new automated KF~ moisture analysis systems from Metrohm is said to be essential for new drug application (NDA) work and is also ideal for routine moisture analysis. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 January 2004)
Redefining Titration In The QA Lab
The latest Titrando from Metrohm covers all aspects of CFR21-11S with a monitoring log which allows the instrument to warn the user when calibrations are due. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 January 2004)
Breakthrough For In-Line Blade Measurement
User Application Article The installation of WIZblade on TechJet's production floor has enabled TechJet's quality control specialists to measure and inspect turbine blades in-line in a fraction of the time.
News from Nextec Technologies (16 January 2004)
Software upgrades robotic packaging efficiency
A powerful process control function and distributing camera data to several robot areas feature enhanced software platform for automated packaging lines with multiple robot workstations. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (15 January 2004)
CADCAM software speeds up press tool manufacture
User Application Article Argentinean automotive component manufacturer has seen a six-month reduction in its lead times since it added the latest CADCAM software for the production of its press tools. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (15 January 2004)
Innovative solution checks transmission snap rings
User Application Article An innovative automatic inspection solution, to inspect three identical snap rings in different locations on a motorcycle transmission block, uses a camera attached to an actuator system.
News from DVT Sensors (15 January 2004)
Flir Systems completes merger with Indigo Systems
Flir Systems has announced that it has completed the previously announced merger with Indigo Systems Corporation. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (15 January 2004)
Hardware maker brings die-casting in-house
User Application Article Bringing diecasting in-house has been a success for a window and door hardware manufacturer so much so that it has added another diecaster to the three existing ones.
News from Frech (15 January 2004)
Tooling deal helps run rings round the competition
A deal with a subcontract tooling supplier that uses the latest tool manufacturing equipment has helped an automotive transmission synchronisation ring supplier to keep well ahead of competition.
News from FSG Tool and Die (15 January 2004)
High speed cutting software cuts cycles by 20%
Control software, said to reduce high speed cutting cycles for mould and die machining on VMCs by up to 20%, interpolates the tool path along an optimally smooth curve through defined points. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (15 January 2004)
Hardness testing system is fully automated
Designed to use forces from 10gf to 2kgf, an automatic micro Vickers hardness testing machine features motorised turret and load change mechanisms to speed and ease hardness testing.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (15 January 2004)
Macro Sensors appoints new Canadian distributor
US linear and rotary position sensors maker, Macro Sensors, has appointed Hoskin Scientific, as its Canadian distributor for its entire line of AC- and DC-operated LVDTs and gauging probes.
News from Macro Sensors (15 January 2004)
Digital linear encoder, DRO were the most compact
User Application Article To develop a measuring gauge for checking bricks to new European standards on bricks sizes, an engineering company used a digital linear encoder and DRO that were more compact than other types.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (15 January 2004)
Share and annotate CAD files via the Internet
Share, mark-up, and annotate almost any 2D or 3D CAD file type with remote partners or clients via the Internet with this professional grade collaborative visualization tool.
News from Orbit Technology Corporation (15 January 2004)
Linear and spiral motion offered in a single unit
Ball splines and ball screw splines will improve dramatically the performance and functionality of a wide range of manufacturing systems, ranging from robot arms to machine tools.
News from THK UK (15 January 2004)
'Hard' aluminium moulds smaller batches cheaper
Plastics moulding tools in aluminium alloys can be made about 30% cheaper than the equivalent steel product, and therefore lend themselves to lower quantity batches.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (15 January 2004)
Dr Albert Klosterman Joins ITI Board of Directors
International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), announces that Dr Albert L. Klosterman has joined the company's Board of Directors
News from ITI (15 January 2004)
New Software Keeps Training on Track
A new software package that helps companies organise effectively the training activities of employees has just been launched by Autoscribe. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe (14 January 2004)
Significant Increase in Productivity with Dialogue
User Application Article MSI Moves Its 25 Million Financial Documents Processed Annually Over to Dialogue Due to the Software's High Performance
News from Exstream Software (14 January 2004)
ATS Opens First Office In The U.S.A.
ATS new office in the USA will offer support to an existing customer base and to machine builders installing new equipment in the USA.
News from ATS International (14 January 2004)
Machining Centres Have Extensive Possibilities
Geo Kingsbury has introduced multiple options for automation based on a pallet changer that either serves one machine, or can be extended with pallet transport.
News from Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools (14 January 2004)
Module Developes Press-Fit Evaluation
HBM has introduced the next generation of press-fit evaluation plug-in modules with its ML85B it has been designed for evaluating press-fit and fitting processes using the tolerance window method. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (14 January 2004)
First Time At Pittcon For Zetasizer Nano
Malvern Instruments will exhibit the company's latest particle characterization systems for: laboratory-based, on-line, and at-line analysis at Pittcon 2004. Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (14 January 2004)
Director Presents Solution To Power Problems
REO UK director, John Symonds, will be giving a presentation about contemporary power problems at a compliance conference held on 21 January 2004 at the North West Club Europeen in Aston-Upon-Lyne. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (14 January 2004)
Impression Paper Eliminates Web Handling Waste
EZ-Nip Impression Paper from Sensor Products is an extremely economical and practical solution for determining proper crowns, roll parallelism and alignment, and symmetrical loading.
News from Sensor Products (14 January 2004)
Enhanced Accessories Extend Capabilities
Ultrasonic Scientific launches an extended range of spectrometer accessories/external plug-in modules, which enhance the analytical capabilities of the HR-US 102 spectrometer.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (14 January 2004)
Scanner Will Boost Safety At Nuclear Plant
New scanner will enable the rapid and reliable detection of stress corrosion cracking in the primary coolant pipework of the two RBMK reactors - Soviet-designed pressurised water reactors.
News from Phoenix Inspection Systems (14 January 2004)
Camtek appoints Jetcam as French agent for CADCAM
Camtek has appointed Jetcam as an agent of its CADCAM products in France. Jetcam represents Camtek's sister company Jetcam, and has staff with over 13 years of experience in manufacturing.
News from Camtek (13 January 2004)
Mouldmaker survey decides EDM NC system format
A new generation of numerical controls is designed to ease use and improve efficiency of die-sinking EDM and is based on the results of a survey carried out among mouldmakers.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (13 January 2004)
Automotive test systems maker gains Ford Q1
The Redditch-based automotive test and assembly equipment manufacturer Cirrus Technologies has just proudly received the Ford Motor Company's prestigious Q1:2002 Supplier Quality Award.
News from Cirrus Technologies (13 January 2004)
Ultra compact worm gear coated hygenically
Ultra compact worm gear units are now made to an environmental classification for use in hygienic food production areas by using an aluminium oxide finish on the gear case, flanges and feet.
News from David Brown Engineering (13 January 2004)
CMOS digital camera challenges CCD in industry
A scientific-grade CMOS sensor-based, low-cost digital camera that provides an alternative to CCD for industrial imaging and optical metrology use reduces costs without loosing image quality.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (13 January 2004)
Modular 5-axis gantry VMCs can configure into cell
Modular, gantry-type VMCs equipped with a rotary/swivelling trunnion table for 5-axis machining can be linked by a pallet changer and transport system to form a complete cell.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (13 January 2004)
Kerk makes miniature addition to ScrewRail line
For accurate positioning in a confined space, a miniature, non-ball lead screw features a coating that minimises drag torque and extends wear life.
News from Kerk Motion Products (13 January 2004)
Plant condition monitoring is multi-technological
Responding to the need for increased production efficiency and plant reliability a condition monitoring service combines on-site, vibration monitoring with laboratory analysis of lubricants.
News from Monition (13 January 2004)
Endoscope simplifies internal tube weld checking
A simple to use endoscope for the inspection of the internal profile of welds on tubes includes 90 degree probe adaptor is also available to make inspection of internal weld profiles easy.
News from Orbimatic (13 January 2004)
Pathtrace sets up partnership with Honda Racing
Honda Racing has recently installed EdgeCAM computer aided manufacturing software at its facility in Louth, Lincolnshire, UK and has entered a partnership deal with Pathtrace.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (13 January 2004)
PLC structured cabling system cuts wiring time
A PLC structured cabling system that simplifies the design, assembly and commissioning of PLC interfacing now includes the Mitsubishi 32-channel digital interfaces. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (13 January 2004)
Russia targeted by power systems manufacturer
Senior executives at electrical engineering and transformer manufacturing company RF Winder Electrical have recently returned from a trade mission to Russia which they hope will win new orders
News from Winder Power (13 January 2004)
Coupling expertise gains US steel mill order
The expertise of Renold Hi-Tec Couplings has led to the company receiving an order in excess of GBP 0.3 million to supply its 'PM' flexible flexible couplings for a major upgrade in a US steel mill.
News from Renold Clutches and Couplings (13 January 2004)
Software ensures program control and traceability
Software enables strict control and traceability of computer programs transferred to CNC machine tools and processing equipment, thus assuring users full compliance with quality standards.
News from Seiki Systems (13 January 2004)
Motivating maintenance teams - conference advises
The conference 'Leading and Motivating Maintenance Team' is a good opportunity to listen to experienced speakers who will advise you on which methods to use to bring the best from people.
News from Cook (13 January 2004)
Machine tool investment pays off for subcontractor
Unicut Precision's investment programme in the latest mill/turning technology has paid-off enabling the company to meet market changes and as a result grow sales by 18 per cent during 2003.
News from Unicut Precision (13 January 2004)
PLM Solutions for Electronics Manufacturers
IBM and Dassault Systemes Announce Industry Solution for Electronics Manufacturers
News from IBM (13 January 2004)
Sasken Expands Capability To Handset Manufacturers
Sasken, a leading provider of telecommunications software solutions, today announced plans to extend its capability for providing Model Development Services for handset manufacturers.
News from Sasken Communication Technologies (13 January 2004)
Sensors, valves, actuators in custom integration
User Application Article When MMM Medical Equipment began developing a new machine to test the integrity of medical ampoules, Burkert was asked to provide engineering consultancy on the fluid and pneumatic control systems Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (12 January 2004)
Accurate real-time torque monitoring made simple
Sensor Technology is launching the new E400 Torqsense Rotary Torque Sensors at the 2004 MTEC Exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (12 January 2004)
Application Server Provides Support
A manufacturer of programmable digital signal processing (DSP) chips distributes customised software on CD in order to help purchasers of these chips design digital filters. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (12 January 2004)
Mott GasShield Gasket Filters
Mott's Gasshield Gasket Filters protecting high purity components in low flow gas
News from Mott (12 January 2004)
Optimal system solutions for paper
At this year's Zellcheming fair, ease of use and versatility were the buzzwords for Zwick testing machines. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (12 January 2004)
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