News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 February
to Saturday 28 February 2004
Compact interface links real-world signals To USB
For equipment designers wishing to be able to link standard I/O signals to a USB port, a Personal Measurement Device connects a USB port to eight single-ended or four differential analogue inputs. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (27 February 2004)
CNC lathe cuts extrusion die machining by 70%
User Application Article Following the investment in a CNC slant bed chucking lathe a leading producer of extrusion dies for plastics and rubber insulation has cut extrusion die machining up to 70 per cent.
News from Colchester-Harrison (27 February 2004)
Catalogue lists and details machine spindles
Designed to serve as a compressive guidebook, a new Dynomax catalog details hundreds of machine tool spindles ranging in design styles, cutting speeds and machine compatibilities.
News from Dynomax (27 February 2004)
High functionality, flexibility drive HMI markets
Study reveals that the uptake of HMI solutions has rapidly increased with a parallel growth in HMI technology and the demand for efficient operation and monitoring of essential production equipment.
News from Frost and Sullivan (27 February 2004)
Companies join forces to develop 3D displays
Global Display Solutions, a market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial, digital displays, has joined forces with Dynamic Screen Entertainment to develop a range 3D displays.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions (27 February 2004)
Catalogue details baths, chillers, coolers
Julabo's 60-page catalogue for 2004 includes a range of temperature calibration baths, MOCVD application baths, and chillers specifically for the semi-conductor industry..
News from Julabo Labortechnik (27 February 2004)
Automated soluble support removal saves time
Automated soluble support removal system in a 3D printer reduces engineering time and enables the development of prototypes with more complex design geometries.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (27 February 2004)
Twin-spindle VTLs machine knuckles accurately
User Application Article Weight and eccentricity of automotive knuckles determined they had to be machined in a vertical turning lathe cell to reliably achieve the close machining accuracies required. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (27 February 2004)
Torque control supports battery car speed bid
User Application Article In the next few months the Tunisian Chott-el-Jerid salt flats will see a custom built battery-powered vehicle to travel at speeds in excess of 300mph, supported by efficient torque calibration. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (27 February 2004)
'Fresh pair of eyes' assess machinery risks
User Application Article Believing that a 'fresh pair of eyes' would see problems, as well as saving its own engineers' time, Clark shoemakers called in a consultancy service to undertake machinery risk assessments.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (27 February 2004)
Optional safety relay plug-in is now standard
For some time customers have had the option to specify plug-in terminals for Pilz safety relays, but now the plug-in style is to become the standard offering for many of the products.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (27 February 2004)
Managing director to push into further markets
Hydraulic press manufacturer PJ Hare has appointed John Thatcher, 50, to succeed William Hare as managing director. Hare retires this year.
News from Hare (27 February 2004)
Managing director appointed for Stadco, Germany
UK supplier of automotive fabrications, Stadco, has appointed Heinz Schmitz, 42, as managing director of Stadco GmbH, Germany, with effect from January 2004.
News from Stadco (27 February 2004)
Upturn in airblast cooling demand forecast
Reporting a recent upturn in its airblast cooler sales, an injection moulding machine supplier says that airblast coolers are increasingly being used in place of the traditional cooling towers.
News from Sandretto UK (27 February 2004)
Sensor enables continuous non-stop safety
Innovative non-contact safety sensor is designed to monitor the closed position of hinged, sliding or removable guards and allows machines to continue running if non-critical faults occur.
News from Schmersal UK (27 February 2004)
Display focusses on total solutions for industry
Focussing on 'total solutions for industry' Siemens's display will range from totally integrated solutions and CAD/CAM through CNC to IT as well as the repair of high speed spindles.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (27 February 2004)
Get a better grip when handling large bearings
An off-the-shelf tool, using a a steel band with two handles and two anti-rotation plates, eliminates complicated, time-consuming and unsafe bearing handling. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 February 2004)
Stacking containers ease over-production problems
Stacking containers, resistant to oil, grease, solvents and most acids, have enjoyed a recent increase in sales from the automotive industry, due to overproduction in this sector.
News from System Store Solutions (27 February 2004)
When handling means assembly as well
Due to the increasing trend towards supplying modules, or sub-assemblies, as well as plastics components, TQC has supplied localised assembly systems for use by plastics moulders.
News from TQC (27 February 2004)
Automatic machine packs difficult items
An updated budget automatic packaging machine that offers substantial cost savings over traditional chamber and semi-automatic solutions can wrap items up to almost any size in length.
News from Wrapid Packaging (27 February 2004)
Linear actuator system covers many applications
Linear actuator system allows the simple interchange of critical components such as motors, gears, screws and attachments to optimise an infinite number of applications. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 February 2004)
KBA Systems develop Integrated Scheduling System
KBA Systems develop Integrated Scheduling System
News from Indamation Solutions (27 February 2004)
Voice of the Customer survey conducted.
Technical Background Article Research Shows Correlation of Advanced Customer Research Practices to Bottom-Line Performance According to results of a Voice of the Customer survey conducted by The Performance Measurement Group
News from PRTM (27 February 2004)
Realviz Stitcher Used For Virtual Tour at Oxford
User Application Article Realviz Stitcher Used For Virtual Tour of New Chemistry Research Laboratory at Oxford University
News from Realviz (27 February 2004)
Analysis of 4PL Market Opportunities
Technical Background Article Frost and Sullivan's Analysis Of The Market Opportunities In Fourth Party Logistics
News from Frost and Sullivan (27 February 2004)
Global Enterprise asset management announced
Avantis has launched its Microsoft.NET connected global enterprise asset management solution for enterprises that span multiple locations and geographies.
News from Invensys (27 February 2004)
Avantis introduces asset audit service
Avantis introduced audit service to help identify and develop opportunities for improved asset performance providing a structured approach to analyse maintenance and materials management.
News from Invensys (27 February 2004)
Iron Pro enhances IronCAD
IronCAD has an excellent application programming interface in which add-on utilites and sophisticated new commands can be written.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (27 February 2004)
New eMPower eM-DFM Expert Tool announced
Tecnomatix Launches Industry's Most Advanced Design-For-Manufacturing Solution
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (27 February 2004)
Polhemus' "The LibertyT Series" Comes to UK
As the only Polhemus distributor in the UK, Virtalis is poised to launch a new six Degree Of Freedom (DOF) tracking product line. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (27 February 2004)
VR Facility for the University of East Anglia
User Application Article Virtalis has just completed the design and installation of a Virtual Reality (VR) suite for the new Zuckerman Institute for Connective Environmental Research at the University of East Anglia (UEA) Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (27 February 2004)
Virtalis Creates Fully Operational VR Digger Cab
User Application Article As Part of an ambitious plan to develop a new drive line for its latest digger, Terex Compact Equipment decided to do away with a physical prototype and turn instead to advanced simulation and VR Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (27 February 2004)
Virtalis Exclusively Distribute FCS HapticMASTER
An agreement has been signed between FCS Robotics and Virtalis awarding the exclusive distribution of the FCS HapticMASTER in the UK to Virtalis Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (27 February 2004)
Software Helps Allied Glass To Grow
User Application Article Standardisation on Delcam's Powershape hybrid modelling CAD software has enabled Allied Glass to continue to grow its business as a supplier of bottles to the premium spirits market. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (27 February 2004)
Endoscope Ideal For Welded Pipes And Tubes
Orbitec-InViz,is economic yet multi-featured, fast and portable inspection solution designed for internal viewing of welded pipes and tubes, has been released by Orbitec International.
News from Orbitec (27 February 2004)
Latest Scanning Stage From Prior
Prior Scientific has recently launched a new line of motorised stages to complement the latest inverted research microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (27 February 2004)
AC motor range realigned to ease selection
ABB has realigned its standard low voltage AC motor range into two main groups, general purpose motors and process performance motors, to help users select the right motors for their use. applications
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 February 2004)
Extrude and measure without complex setting up
To measure extruded plastic pipe, tube and cable products wall thickness, previous systems required complicated set-up for each product,but now a user can start up plant and measure immediately.
News from Beta LaserMike (26 February 2004)
Stock model used for five-axis machining CAM
CAM enhancements include the ability to use the stock model for five-axis machining operations, dedicated methods for machining of flat surfaces, using user-defined tools and collision checking. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 February 2004)
CADCAM helps 'create' film industry specials
User Application Article Iguana Design CADCAM software and high speed milling to produce fantastic models, props, robots and other devices for the quirky demands of the film industry. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 February 2004)
Low-pressure, thermoformable composite cuts weight
Low-pressure, thermoformable composite of a polypropylene resin matrix and chopped-fibre reinforcement reduces weight and enhances performance in automotive interiors.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
Thermoformable composite replaces steel in bonnet
User Application Article A major UK automotive molder will be replacing the steel with a low-pressure thermoformable composite in the bonnet/hood of a high-powered sports vehicle.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
Copolymer opaque resins are injection mouldable
Weatherable copolymer resin line includes two new opaque grades specifically designed for injection molding and provide provide outstanding impact strength, good stiffness at light weight.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (26 February 2004)
Motion control catalogue produced in 12 languages
Motion and fluid control specialist's 2003/2004 catalogue, produced in 12 different language versions, focuses on pneumatics products and systems for a wide variety of industry sectors.
News from Norgren (26 February 2004)
CMMs and programming software to be launched
Two CMM types, aimed at precision aerospace and automotive power train sectors and at general manufacturing will be launched at MACH 2004 alongside CAD and non-CAD CMM software.
News from LK (26 February 2004)
Crimp connectors resist strong vibration
With a robust design and casing of impact-proof unbreakable plastic and central screw to ensure vibration-proof connection, crimp connectors can be used in equipment subject to strong vibrations.
News from Morvan Trading (26 February 2004)
Low alkaline cleaner removes oil, grease, swarf
For use in all types of high pressure spray equipment, including rotary basket and multi-stage washers, a highly concentrated, low alkaline, aqueous cleaner removes oil, grease and swarf. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (26 February 2004)
Higher speed processing slices down cycle times
Latest CNC sliding head mill/turn centre is able to slice its predecessor's cycle times down by over 30% thanks to containing higher speed processing technology and special software macros. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (26 February 2004)
Hand-held meter checks for bromine and chlorine
Water analysis specialist has introduced an easy-to-use, hand-held meter for the accurate determination of bromine and chlorine levels in water.
News from Palintest (26 February 2004)
Wiring duct cutter slices though wiring ducts
Wiring duct cutter slices though wiring ducts and covers up to 125mm wide and 2.5mm thick without ridges or grooves. Measuring bar containing a length stop that enables rapid, accurate settings. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (26 February 2004)
Laser tool setter is ultra-compact
Laser tool setter features ultra-compact laser tool setting transmitter and receiver units to allow fast non-contact tool setting and tool breakage detection on larger variety of machines. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (26 February 2004)
Angle encoder offers high accuracy and resolution
A high accuracy, one-piece, rotary encoder system boasts impressive accuracy with resolution to 0.01 arc second, suiting the most demanding precision applications. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (26 February 2004)
SAP to provide SMEs with SoftBrands solutions
SoftBrands has announced that it will be teaming with product teams at SAP AG, to provide small-and-midsize manufacturers with a highly competitive and comprehensive management solution.
News from SoftBrands Europe (26 February 2004)
Air/water couplers give impressive performance
Designed for general purpose air and water applications, lightweight and compact couplers have impressive performance, due to a novel connecting method, via a robust resin sleeve lock.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (26 February 2004)
Save space with powerful rodless cylinder series
For high precision transfer applications, in narrow spaces, series MY2C rodless cylinder will give space savings of over 30% when compared with the existing MY1C, advises SMC Pneumatics.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (26 February 2004)
Modular system quickens, simplifies distribution
A series of 6 new low cost modular distribution boxes can be connected in a virtually limitless number of configurations for building reliable distribution boxes, quick and easily. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (26 February 2004)
Rapid fill enables rapid delivery
Rapid Fill gas spring service - has been designed to meet customer demands for short lead times. Products can be dispatched within five working days, subject to availability. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 February 2004)
Practical Program releases Dv TDMT
DataViewer gets a new name and Dramatic Enhancements
News from Practical Programs Pty (26 February 2004)
SAP Delivers New Vertical-Industry Solutions
SAP Delivers New Vertical-Industry Solutions for Small and Midsize Manufacturing Companies extending the Offering of mySAP All-in-One and SAP Business One Solutions for Manufacturers
News from SAP (26 February 2004)
Strain puck available in improved form
State of the art surface mount technology has enabled the DCell Programmable Intelligent Strain Puck to be re-engineered with many new features inside a compact cylindrical package. Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (26 February 2004)
3D Point Cloud - In Seconds!
Intelligent Quality Systems CMMaster 3D Optical Surface Gauge provides high-resolution measurements while significantly reducing measurement time.
News from Intelligent Quality Systems (26 February 2004)
Process Imager For Thin Sheet Plastics
Land Instruments International has developed a high-speed infrared linescanner system to measure process temperatures during the thermoforming, blowing, moulding and drawing of thin sheet plastics. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (26 February 2004)
Repair And Upgrade Service Is Hot And Cold
Statcon-Labtest, is said to be the first UK company to offer a full repair and upgrade service for thermal test platforms (Hot and Cold Plates).
News from Statcon-Labtest (26 February 2004)
Outsource Material Testing To India
Much of the focus and controversy in the engineering and related industries in recent months, and in fact, years, has been on outsourcing services to India.
News from TCR Engineering Services (26 February 2004)
Free Cream Liqueur Ice Cream At Pittcon 2004
Ultrasonic Scientific, innovator in High-Resolution Ultrasonic Spectroscopy (HR-US) for material analysis is holding on-booth seminars at Pittcon 2004, Chicago.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (26 February 2004)
Single- and three-phase motors are dust-proof
Dust-ignition proof motors, compliant to ATEX standards (Directive 94/9 EC), are certified by a European laboratory for use within Zones 21 and 22.
News from Lafert Electric Motors (25 February 2004)
Chairman appointed for cast iron committee
Richard W Bonds, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, has become the new chairman of ASTM International Committee A04 on Iron Castings.
News from ASTM International (25 February 2004)
Soft-starters reduce AC motor wear and tear
AC electric motor soft-starters reduce the wear and tear that conventional direct-on-line starting can cause, and reduce the peak demand currents that can impact electricity bills. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (25 February 2004)
MBA helps ascend the management ladder
Former machine operator Mark Wells, from Blackpool, has taken a step up the management ladder by gaining a nationally recognised MBA.
News from Chartered Management Institute (25 February 2004)
'Starter kit' introduced for level monitoring
Level control system 'starter kit' allows the remote detection and accurate control of liquid levels and features easy-to-use programming software.
News from Crouzet (25 February 2004)
EDM software add-on reduces costs for SMEs
A powerful and easy to use add-on to EDM software offers SMEs a customized, affordable solution that will help reduce costs, improve accuracy and speed time to market.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions (25 February 2004)
HSE and UK plastics thermoformers brought together
The UK plastics thermoforming sector met with Health and Safety Executive representatives to discuss "Provisions of safe guards gravity fall of raised machine parts on thermoforming machines".
News from Faraday Plastics (25 February 2004)
Portable, lightweight data logger is easy to use
Portable and lightweight data logger, is easy to use and the memory can be expanded giving great flexibility of application.
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) (25 February 2004)
Rotary basket units wash gears cost effectively
User Application Article One of the largest names in Aerospace and one of its main subcontractors, have over several months installed a total of eleven rotary basket washers for thoroughly degreasing flap actuation gears. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (25 February 2004)
Technical help operates 'around the clock'
Supplier of cable glands, connectors, field bus systems and enclosures, has launched a new round-the-clock help service for their global customers.
News from Hawke International UK (25 February 2004)
Bar automatic deploys three tools simultaneously
Twin-opposed-spindle bar automatic has a novel turret guideway system that is stiffer and gives additional space in the working area allowing three tools to cut simultaneously.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (25 February 2004)
Precision workholding systems to be displayed
Workholding equipment supplier will be displaying innovative and precision chucking systems for use on vertical and horizontal machining centres, milling machines and grinders.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (25 February 2004)
Low-cost upgrade avoids CAD licence dilemma
With the recent announcement of the release of AutoCAD 2005 in April 2004, anyone wishing to urgently purchase an AutoCAD licence has a dilemma or they could try a low-cost upgrade.
News from Leonardo Computer Systems (25 February 2004)
Orders break sales records for Mills in Leamington
Mills Manufacturing Technology has seen a record start to 2004 with orders for nearly 40 CNC lathes and machining centres in the first seven weeks, so justifying the cost in moving to the Midlands.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (25 February 2004)
Orbital weld controller jogs wire feed easily
Orbital TIG weld heads have been designed and developed for ease of use and are fitted with a control panel which has a dual operation option - with or without a wire feed unit.
News from Orbimatic (25 February 2004)
Modular Ethernet switch has flexible cabling
Modular, manageable switch system, designed specifically for industrial use Ethernet applications on automation systems, offers flexible cabling. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (25 February 2004)
Stadco acquires press tool maker
Shrewsbury-based Stadco has acquired Parker Tools, a specialist manufacturer of press tooling and equipment to enhance Stadco's press shop and stamping capabilities to its automotive customers.
News from Stadco (25 February 2004)
Probing systems speed up ejector seat manufacture
User Application Article A leading supplier of aircraft ejection seats, relies on regular ballbar tests and machine tool probe systems to manufacture complex, high-quality components. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 February 2004)
Ballbar test gets powerful diagnosis software
Significantly enhanced Ballbar 5 HPS software adds a historic review function, machine performance acceptance limits, part program generator and ballbar plot simulator. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 February 2004)
Compact radio probe speeds machine tool set-ups
Believed to be the world's first machine tool probe to use frequency hopping spread spectrum radio transmission, Renishaw's RMP60 radio probe speeds work set-up and part verification. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 February 2004)
Complex surfaces scanned at high speeds on CMMs
CMM users can now use a dynamic compensation touch-probe measurement technique to scan complex work and free surfaces at higher speeds without loosing accuracies of low-speed scanning. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 February 2004)
Software boosts CNC miller/driller output
New control software, significantly improving the ability to provide high speed production and die mould type machining in three, four or five-axes, features the latest CNC miller/driller.
News from 600 Centre (25 February 2004)
CAN-compatible user interfaces are rugged
Two cost-optimised versions of a range of rugged CAN-compatible user interfaces provide a rapidly programmable HMI platform for automotive, industrial and marine equipment applications.
News from Teleflex Electronic Systems (25 February 2004)
Automated vision system uses video edge detection
At the Hamburg Aerospace Testing Expo, a range of metrology systems will include a fully automated system, featuring Video Edge Detection and a patented optical display head. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (25 February 2004)
Low cost non-contact measurement sales grow
With the 1000th unit about to be shipped, sales 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 February 2004)
Profit With Bite
The British Institute of Technology and E-commerce (Bite) has been invited to speak at "The UK's leading technology event for small and medium business," Profit - technology for business.
News from British Institute of Technology and E-Commerce (25 February 2004)
RadiSys Revenues up 17%
RadiSys Corporation, a leading global provider of embedded systems, reported revenues of $55.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2003, a 17% increase from the same period last year.
News from RadiSys Corporation (25 February 2004)
Microware OS-9 Now Supports Intel Xscale
Microware OS-9 for XScale is a complete software solution designed for OEMs who are developing embedded and real-time applications for XScale-based hardware.
News from RadiSys Corporation (25 February 2004)
FPGA Synthesis Software Delivers Enhanced Support
Synplicity has announced its enhanced its FPGA synthesis and physical synthesis software to provide optimized support for the latest version of Xilinx's Integrated Software Environment (ISE).
News from Synplicity (25 February 2004)
Lims With Powerful Web Capabilities
SampleManager 2004 is the ideal choice for organizations seeking a proven, dependable Lims to serve as a corporate standard for consistent performance and predictable. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (25 February 2004)
Pushbutton PDF now compatible with AutoCAD 2005
Bluebeam Software is pleased to announce that it's top-selling solution, Bluebeam Pushbutton PDF, is now compatible with AutoCAD 2005
News from Bluebeam Software (25 February 2004)
Shocking defibrillation showcased at The Runway
On the Safety and Health Expo's "The Runway", Laerdal's dramatic portrayal of a sudden cardiac arrest in the workplace will demonstrate the importance of early defibrillation.
News from Laerdal Medical (25 February 2004)
Blower driven dryers upped speed and quality too
User Application Article When DEK replaced compressed air screen drying systems with blower-driven dryers, they benefited from more than improved drying procedures, as quality and speed of manufacture improved too. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (24 February 2004)
Retooled fan suits high output/low noise use
industrial, aerofoil-bladed, axial fan has been retooled to give high volume, low noise delivery at low pressure and is suitable for both delivery and extraction duties. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (24 February 2004)
Milling in two/three axis cost-effectively
Demonstrations of a two-/three-axis CNC for intuitive knee-type milling operations will highlight the system's cost-effectiveness and user-friendliness.
News from ACI (UK) (24 February 2004)
Measuring distance and position accurately
As well as demonstrating four-axis DROs, a range of linear scales will also serve to reinforce both the accuracy and performance benefits of its glass linear encoder technology.
News from ACI (UK) (24 February 2004)
Competitive CNC lathes are highly user-friendly
Working very closely with European machine tool builders, a revitalised machine tool company will show competitively priced CNC lathes at MACH 2004, with the latest user-friendly, touch-screen CNCs.
News from Ajax Machine Tools (24 February 2004)
Rotary joint allows unlimited end-of-arm rotation
A device that allows unlimited rotation of end-of-arm tooling without tangling or twisting robot lines uses advanced slip-ring technology that passes electrical and pneumatic signals.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (24 February 2004)
Automation company named in technology programme
ATI Industrial Automation has been named to Deloitte and Touche's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Programme for North Carolina, a ranking of the 50 fastest locally growing technology companies.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (24 February 2004)
Miniature inductive proximity sensors get smaller
Miniature inductive proximity sensors with long sensing distance are made now with an even smaller package for smaller automatic handling systems, special assembly machines and grippers.
News from Balluff UK (24 February 2004)
People are the key to a manufacturing uplift
If British companies want to be world leaders, people are the key, said Brian Fleet of Airbus UK at a packed Manufacturing Alliance debate at the company's GBP 350 million Broughton factory.
News from The Manufacturer (24 February 2004)
Network connectivity products are reusable
A family of customisable embedded modules and external device servers provides reusable software solutions and complete hardware platforms for network connectivity.
News from Digi International (24 February 2004)
Simulation will control factories in real time
A new-age simulation engine that remotely controls factory processes in real time using data from sensors is likely to be the next big thing in assembly line operation management, says a report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (24 February 2004)
Productivity tools enhance formability analysis
In addition to mesh size advisor, mesher, springback simulation, and forming simulation performance, metal formability analysis software enables better management and use of CAD data.
News from Forming Technologies (24 February 2004)
SMEs gain a cost effective entry route to MES
Service allows SME's to gain access to the powers of a Manufacturing Execution System cost effectively to improve utilisation, efficiency and reduce wastage.
News from Gemba Solutions (24 February 2004)
Boeing signs long-term contract with IBM
IBM and Dassault Systemes have announced that The Boeing Company has selected their latest generation of PLM solutions as its companywide product development platform.
News from IBM (24 February 2004)
3-D microscope aids zero defect quality
Video microscope with 3-D image display and 18 million-pixel resolution achieves a superior depth of field that is up to 20 times greater than that of conventional microscopes. Brochure Available
News from Keyence (UK) (24 February 2004)
Food industry programme supports lubrication
A novel lubrication support programme that enables a lubricant supplier's customers to manage and maintain the most effective lubrication regime reduces breakdowns and energy costs. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 February 2004)
Protection lubricant supplied as spray
Ideal for change parts storage in food, beverage and pharmaceutical batch production environments including moulds and dies a Food Grade corrosion protection lubricant is available in spray form. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 February 2004)
Dry lubricant avoids dripping conveyor chains
In many cases, the last thing a production shop wants is lubricant dripping from conveyor chains, but a dry lubricant is a non-soiling, non-tacky and provides excellent adhesion to chain parts. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (24 February 2004)
Collet chuck designed to replace multi-bore types
A cost-competitive yet highly accurate collet chuck is targeted as an economical replacement for multi-bore and other styles of collet chucks in bar-fed turning applications.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (24 February 2004)
Flat modular plastics belt conveyor resists wear
Flat modular plastics belt conveyor has extremely low friction, is very resistant to wear, has a high chemical resistance and can withstand high temperatures.
News from MK Profile Systems (24 February 2004)
Welders can get 'state-of-the-arc' protection
Providing 'state-of-the-arc' technology eyesight protection, a welders' helmet has a reaction time of just 1/20000 of a second and provides both full ultraviolet and infrared protection. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (24 February 2004)
CNC sliding head auto mills and deep-hole drills
As well as milling and drilling, a 32mm capacity CNC sliding head automatic will also perform deep-hole drilling and boring to a 60:1 length:diameter ratio. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (24 February 2004)
Arrk Corporation acquires 55% NPL Technologies
The world's largest pattern and model maker and the world's largest toolmaker have joined forces as part of a global expansion strategy.
News from NPL Technologies (24 February 2004)
Solid PC suits harsh environments
Solid construction and flexible modular design of a 19in touchscreen panel industrial rackmount PC makes it R the best platform for any harsh industrial environment, says the manufacturer.
News from QCL Group (24 February 2004)
Control and software speed tool inspection
Control and software enhancements have made non-contact tool inspection times up to 25 per cent faster while an automated toolroom concept can reduce setting times by up to 50 per cent.
News from Walter GB (24 February 2004)
Couplings have increased versatility
Couplings have increased versatility as one size CD coupling can accommodate a large range of QD bushing bore sizes, making ordering, delivery and installation fast and easy. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max (24 February 2004)
Fastener has anti-cross threading geometry
When a rotating fastener is misaligned with a tapped hole, cross threading can occur, a condition prevented by Acupoint, which locates a tapped hole and provides proper alignment.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (24 February 2004)
Brookhouse Carries Out On Site Repair
User Application Article Brookhouse Composites, of Darwen, has recently carried out an on-site repair of damage to an Agusta Helicopter using a portable Heatcon composites repair system.
News from Brookhouse Holdings (24 February 2004)
Visit The Manufacturer Live 2004
The Manufacturer Live 2004 is unique opportunity for visitors to learn from over 50 world-class exponents of best practice in manufacturing and share their own experiences.
News from Conquest Business Media (24 February 2004)
Eg Arctic Angels - warming up for pole position
The wilds of Dartmoor were host to three intrepid young explorers this weekend as the eg Arctic Angels endured an intensive training session as part of their preparation for the Polar Challenge.
News from eg Solutions (24 February 2004)
Medical distributor chooses Axapta
User Application Article Medical distributor chooses Microsoft Business Solutions Axapta for flexibility and growth
News from Microsoft Dynamics (24 February 2004)
New Range From Altium
Altium, a leading developer of Windows-based electronics design software, has announced the release of Nexar and a new 2004 range of "LiveDesign-enabled" products.
News from Altium (24 February 2004)
Force Transducer Covers Wide Measuring Range
HBM produces miniature force transducers covering ten ranges from 50 N to 50 kN for a wide range of industrial applications, such as the monitoring of fitting processes or for use in testing switches. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (24 February 2004)
LGC And Biodiversity Form Strategic Alliance
LGC, has formed a strategic alliance with BioDiversity, an independent natural products research laboratory, to offer effective, fast-track drug discovery services.
News from LGC (24 February 2004)
ABB teams up with Lego to educate in robotics
ABB recently teamed up with the Lego Educational Division at RAF Stafford, UK, to support a two-day event, which gives young engineers an insight into the world of robotics. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (23 February 2004)
Modular safety system avoids PLC complexity
User Application Article Modular safety system improves safety and removes cost and complexity of PLC based safety system on 100m long corrugator machine.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (23 February 2004)
Premier Stockist of the Year title awarded
Festo, the UK arm of Europe's leading automation company, has awarded Cymru Automation its Premier Stockist of the Year title for performance during 2003. Brochure Available
News from Festo (23 February 2004)
Backup package returns plant to service quickly
Backup software package enables users of PC-based automation systems to return their plant to service after a hardware failure in the shortest possible time, and with a minimum of user input.
News from Hayes Control Systems (23 February 2004)
Poster provides comprehensive MMA information
Poster provides workshops with all the information required for successful MMA welding and includes basics such as the products available, through to applications and a description of the process. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (23 February 2004)
Machinery safety standards change
One of the key machinery safety standards, BS EN 292 Parts 1 and 2, has been replaced by BS EN ISO 12100 that is similar but has differences worth noting, says Pilz.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (23 February 2004)
Refurbished presses run progressive tooling
To replace its ageing C frame presses, a Cumbrian press shop invested in three fully re-furbished presses that now enable it to run complicated progressive tooling with full confidence.
News from SMV Presses (UK) (23 February 2004)
Brochure answers your questions over gas
A 16 page full colour corporate brochure entitled 'Our answers to your questions' covers gas safety, control, mixing, metering and analysis equipment that is used in a variety of industries.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (23 February 2004)
Clinch bolt has dual functions
A versatile clinch bolt the shank of which has a trilobular (triangular) shape provides a releasable connection, a permanent connection or a combination of both.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik (23 February 2004)
Schott Systeme GmbH receive CAD/CAM award
Schott Systeme GmbH receive CAD/CAM Innovator of the year award for providing company wide time saving IT tools.
News from Schott Systeme GmbH (23 February 2004)
New Release of Autodesk Vault
User Application Article New Release of Autodesk Vault Addresses Customer Demand for Simple and Easy Data Management Brochure Available
News from Autodesk (23 February 2004)
Bumper Manufacturer Uses Delmia
User Application Article Bumper Manufacturer Uses DELMIA to Optimize Best Processes and Cycle Time for Paint Applications, UltraPaint improves robotic off-line programming and reduces workcell setup time
News from Delmia (23 February 2004)
Delmia Brings Reality to Advanced Manufacturing
User Application Article Delmia Brings a New Reality to Advanced Manufacturing
News from Delmia (23 February 2004)
Leap in production planning at Bosch with Delmia
User Application Article Automotive supplier adopts digital factory solution to align systems with auto manufacturer Daimler Chrysler
News from Delmia (23 February 2004)
Nomad Automated Welding Project Uses Delmia
User Application Article Nomad Automated Welding Project Uses Delmia
News from Delmia (23 February 2004)
Software boosts plant availability
AMS Suite is an integrated family of software applications for predictive maintenance, performance monitoring and economic optimisation.
News from Emerson Process Management (23 February 2004)
Yorkshire salads use Marco software and equipment
User Application Article Increased production and reduced give-away put a smile on Yorkshire Salads' face
News from Marco (23 February 2004)
Marston and Langinger use Navision
User Application Article Microsoft Business Solutions delivers integrated software benefits at Marston and Langinger
News from Microsoft Dynamics (23 February 2004)
VX Optimizes Package Design
VX enables package designers to maintain design intent around stringent packaging requirements
News from VX Corporation (23 February 2004)
Low-Cost Function Generator Sweeps To 20 Mhz
Thurlby Thandar Instruments has introduced an upgraded version of its TG120 low-cost function generator that is capable of much higher frequency operation than other generators in its price range.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (23 February 2004)
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