News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 25 April
to Saturday 1 May 2004
Assembleon partners with Sincotron in Sweden
Netherlands-based manufacturer of SMD placement equipment, Assembleon, has formed a partnership with Sincotron Sverige AB to strengthen its sales and service presence in Sweden.
News from Assembléon (30 April 2004)
Automation system order valued at $34 million
ATS Automation Tooling Systems will supply automated manufacturing systems to a major multinational healthcare company under an order valued at approximately US$34 million.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (30 April 2004)
Turning cells play central role in SME initiative
User Application Article Two two-axis 'lights-out' turning cells have very quickly taken a central role in a GBP 500,000 automated machining initiative designed to present cost-effective manufacturing techniques to SMEs.
News from Colchester-Harrison (30 April 2004)
Gearbox prevents GBP 10,000/h production losses
User Application Article A heavy duty gearbox critical to performance for a leading UK pigments producer was delivered in less than 24 hours, preventing production losses of up to GBP 10,000 per hour.
News from David Brown Engineering (30 April 2004)
Retrofit CNC upgrades CMM capabilities
Retrofit CNC system enables high-speed scanning, faster inspection routines and data processing to be accomplished on existing CMM hardware while facilitating far higher levels of accuracy.
News from Europac Metrology (30 April 2004)
100% first-year allowance for IT purchases stopped
With effect from 1st April 2004, UK SMEs (under GBP 11.2m turnover and less than 50 employees) will no longer be able to claim 100% first year writing down allowances on IT.
News from IQ Finance Plc (30 April 2004)
Micro tooling system speeds up auto lathe changes
Quick-change tooling system for automatic lathes, featured in the "Micro Machining Tools" catalogue, has achieved time savings of up to 40% and can be used in turning and boring operations.
News from Kennametal UK (30 April 2004)
Mould and die production partnership benefits
Mould and die production imposes special demands, which have to be met by the machine and tooling, as well as by CAD/CAM and CNC systems - and are now being met by Competence Centre partnership.
News from Kennametal UK (30 April 2004)
Coated carbide increases milling cutter life
MTCVD multilayer coated carbide milling grades enable users to increase tool life by up to 30% for the medium to heavy machining of steel, VA steel and nodular cast iron.
News from Kennametal UK (30 April 2004)
New multi-functional tools perform nine operations
User Application Article Slide actuating tools simultaneously machine and completely finish machine two pre-machined cylinder bores on two separately driven and controlled feed and spindle units.
News from Mapal (30 April 2004)
High performance reamers reduce machining times
User Application Article High performance reamers' high cutting speeds and, because of the multiple cutting edges, very high feed rates bring extremely good reductions in machining time.
News from Mapal (30 April 2004)
Quieter bearings lower electric motor noise
Quiet running cylindrical roller bearing reduce noise levels by up to 7-8dB compared to conventional CRB bearings and 3-4dB compared to conventional, low noise bearings. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (30 April 2004)
Trochoidal moves speed up roughing cycles
Latest release software that uses new intelligent option that inserts trochoidal moves where required delivers a faster roughing cycle by minimising changes in the cutting direction.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (30 April 2004)
Laser marking system processes 1000 units/min
Laser marking system uses dual axis scanning technology to mark small and large characters on packaging lines at speeds in excess of 1000 containers per minute. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (30 April 2004)
CNC surface grinder improved competitiveness
User Application Article Having failed a year ago to win a major order, precision grinding specialist improved production efficiency through a CNC surface grinder and this time, won the contract.
News from 600 Centre (30 April 2004)
Precision machinist orders turning centre at MACH
Unicut Precision has placed an GBP 120,000 order for the latest Miyano BNJ-42S compact turning centre launched at MACH 2004 by Macro CNC Machine Tools of Dudley, West Midlands.
News from Unicut Precision (30 April 2004)
Integrated software will speed sewn seat making
Two providers have integrated software products for designing sewn products so that manufacturers of automotive and aircraft seats can speed up turnaround times and reduce prototyping costs.
News from Vistagy (30 April 2004)
CNC millers extend manufacturing experience
User Application Article More CNC machine tools have been added to a Faculty of Enginering that uses industry-standard CAD/CAM software so that students experience the complete design to manufacture cycle. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (30 April 2004)
'Cyber factory' systems should not be 'islands'
Alternative 'cyber factory' systems suffer as a result of being 'Island Solutions' that are not integrated or are restricted to simple data transfer functions, says a machine tool builder. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (30 April 2004)
Hi-tech, multi-function CNC machining wins races
User Application Article Fifteen new high technology 'one-hit' machine tools are playing a major role in manufacturing high precision components for the Team McLaren Mercedes MP4-19 race car. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (30 April 2004)
Wireless and GPS firm earns US$726,000 in Q1
CSI Wireless, reports a consecutive quarterly increase in revenues of over 50% and a net profit increase of US$1.3 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2003.
News from Hemisphere GPS (30 April 2004)
New funding for pilot schemes
Technology broker Corporate Computer Lease Plc (CCL) is about to launch a product for the manufacturing sector, offering a new way to enable companies to fund pilot schemes
News from Corporate Computer Lease (30 April 2004)
Information management deal for Hummingbird
User Application Article Hummingbird Engineers information management deal with AMEC
News from Hummingbird (30 April 2004)
Industry may benefit from first CAD search system
Technical Background Article Purdue University engineers have developed a system that will enable employees to search huge industry databases of parts created with computer-aided design, or CAD, software.
News from Purdue University (30 April 2004)
New software helps fire departments
User Application Article Fire Departments Around The USA Select Emergency Response Software From Mapping Solutions And GiveMePower
News from GiveMePower Corporation (30 April 2004)
New OCXO rivals Rubidium Clock Performance
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a high performance double oven crystal oscillator which delivers Rubidium clock performance Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK (30 April 2004)
Multiphase Meters Prove Ideal For Saudi Oil Fields
Jiskoot four-inch Mixmeter multiphase meters have been ordered for installation on unmanned platforms to measure oil, water and gas production.
News from Jiskoot (30 April 2004)
Take Control Over Chemical Inventory Management
Labtronics has introduced the Nexxis CIM, a Chemical Inventory Management system that guarantees the accuracy of the data being recorded and provides full control over inventory management procedures.
News from Labtronics (30 April 2004)
Measuring Moisture, Fat And Protein In Foods
Infralab 710's ability to perform high-speed measurements in seconds, compared to the hours needed for off-line laboratory tests, dramatically improves test productivity.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (30 April 2004)
Colchester and Rocol set up technical partnership
Extending its customer support operation from its three technical centres, Colchester Sales has formed a technical partnership for metalworking fluids with Leeds, UK, based Rocol Lubricants.
News from Colchester-Harrison (29 April 2004)
Machine tool service has to be memorable
"Providing a memorable service experience is crucial to customer satisfaction and the development of long term relationships," says Paul Lee, Managing Director, CNC Machine Tools.
News from CNC Machine Tools (29 April 2004)
High speed machining VMC maximises productivity
High chip removal, high speed machining and quick set up and change over times of a 1.8m X-axis VMC give maximum productivity and at the same time deliver very high machining accuracy.
News from CNC Machine Tools (29 April 2004)
Manufacturing Advisory Service added value
UK manufacturers were rewarded with GBP 39 million added value this year thanks to the Manufacturing Advisory Service, UK Industry Minister Jacqui Smith announced last week.
News from BERR (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) (29 April 2004)
Subcontractor expands sub-assembly services
A direct to line kanban based sub-assembly contract has been won by HPC (Services), which expands its precision subcontract, prototyping and assembly operations.
News from HPC (Services) (29 April 2004)
Backing tape prevents weld failure
Backing tape used in the welding of seams or runs help to prevent weld failures and produce flat, slag-free welds requiring no grinding or backgouging.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (29 April 2004)
High volume circular saw cuts 70mm bar under 15s
High volume, straight cutting circular sawing system performs rapid, accurate cutting, a full cutting cycle for example, is less than 15 seconds for a 70mm diameter bar.
News from Kaltenbach (29 April 2004)
Extra-wide hydraulic jaws grip wide stock, bundles
Fitted with an extra-wide, 500mm travel, hydraulically operated variable pressure jaw straight cutting bandsaws readily cut wide material or multiples of smaller material.
News from Kaltenbach (29 April 2004)
Modular drill can be changed in the machine
Modular high-performance drill, that can be changed while in the machine, adds value by reducing machining time and down-time in drilling operations.
News from Kennametal UK (29 April 2004)
Face milling system is cost-efficient
Face milling system is a cost-efficient option for machining steel and cast iron materials, such as grey iron, ductile and vermicular graphite cast irons
News from Kennametal UK (29 April 2004)
Solid PCBN carbide takes reliable deep cuts
Solid PCBN carbide with a CVD aluminium multilayer coating offers high fracture toughness for roughing operations taking large depths of cut with maximum process reliability.
News from Kennametal UK (29 April 2004)
Increase performance in irons by up to 30%
Appreciably higher cutting speeds and a distinct improvement in process reliability when cutting grey and nodular cast irons were observed using carbides with a MT-CVD-TiCN coating.
News from Kennametal UK (29 April 2004)
Multi-bladed tools hard machine CVT components
User Application Article Hard machining is performed in continuously variable transmission components using single and multiple bladed reamers with replaceable heads are used with PCBN cutting edges.
News from Mapal (29 April 2004)
Light weight heads allow high speed milling
Light milling head combines the advantages of a long established milling head with newly developed one-way blades and a tried and tested wedge adjustment device.
News from Mapal (29 April 2004)
Precise and repeatable geometry aids chip removal
Highly accurate and repeatable chipbreaker and chip groove geometry overcomes chip removal problems, particularly with wrought aluminium, when machining at high metal removal rates.
News from Mapal (29 April 2004)
Inline Block I/O and Modular I/O installed easily
Comprehensive product range of IP20 Inline Block I/O and Inline Modular I/O, for control panels, has DIN rail mounting and colour coded terminals for quick and easy installation. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (29 April 2004)
Punching and profiling machine loads automatically
Punching and profiling machine is equipped with a fabrication centre for the automatic loading and unloading of sheets and a tooling system that extends the standard magazine by 45 stations.
News from Bystronic UK (29 April 2004)
ESP Laser buys latest profiler from Pullmax
Pullmax has received an order for equipment valued at in-excess of GBP 400,000 from ESP Laser for the Bystronic Byspeed 3015 laser equipped with the latest Bylaser 5200 ARC laser resonator.
News from Bystronic UK (29 April 2004)
2D parts inspected and reverse engineering done
A novel method of rapidly inspecting 2D parts and reverse engineering offers users the opportunity to monitor their processes through SPC charts easily generated by software.
News from Bystronic UK (29 April 2004)
Power press builder provides extensive services
Power press builder provides fast sales and service support ranging from repairs and spare part provision to servicing, preventive maintenance, production support and modernization.
News from Schuler Systems (29 April 2004)
Process drying specialist names managing director
Process drying specialist Secomak has appointed Ian Roffe as it new Managing Director who has extensive experience in the food process machinery market. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (29 April 2004)
Low cost transfer trolley makes tool changes safer
A low cost power press tool transfer trolley makes it very simple to remove press tooling and lock it onto the ball table so that there is no chance of the tooling moving during transfer.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (29 April 2004)
Long and heavy profiles bent automatically
Two double bending machines for the building cladding industry work long and heavy profiles, undertaking positive and negative bends using two bending cheeks in one operation.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (29 April 2004)
Flexible panel corner former is fast worker
Flexible corner forming machine for panel work can form four closed corners of a single zinc coated mild steel door in around 60s after which no manual zinc coating in the corner area is needed.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (29 April 2004)
Positive MACH interest reflected in orders
Against a positive background of high levels of customer interest and visitors looking to do real business, Yamazaki Mazak U.K. took orders at MACH 2004 approaching GBP 650,000. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 April 2004)
Centre machines multi-face complex parts in one
Multi-face and simultaneous 5-axis double column machining centre offers a high rigidity tilting and rotary table that permits the most complex workpieces to be finish machined in one set-up. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 April 2004)
Multi-tasking mill-turning centre is versatile
Latest powerful multi-tasking machine tool offers exceptional versatility and combines the turning and milling performance of a dedicated lathe and a machining centre in a single machine. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 April 2004)
Long travelling column machine has linear motors
A longer travelling column, vertical machining centre equipped with linear motor drives is ideal for machining aerospace components and larger dies and moulding tools. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 April 2004)
AFS Strain-Life Cast Iron Database in fe-safe
Safe Technology Incorporates AFS Strain-Life Cast Iron Database in fe-safe
News from Safe Technology (29 April 2004)
Refviz For Macintosh Now Shipping
RefViz for Mac OS X. Is A New Data Analysis and Visualisation Tool for Mining Reference Literature And Is Available Now From Adept Scientific. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 April 2004)
The Determination Of Water In Hair
Technical Background Article A technique by Metrohm to determine the water content of hair before and after treatment with the relevant products, leads to shorter analysis times. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (29 April 2004)
Under The Skin Of Cosmetics
A new data sheet from QSI describes why their WinLIMS software has become a key tool in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Products industries.
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (29 April 2004)
Expanding Operations In To Italy And Japan
Ultrasonic Scientific,has expanded its operations with the appointment of its first distributors in Italy and Japan.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (29 April 2004)
Digital thermometer has high accuracy and low cost
Precision digital thermometer combines high accuracy with low cost and can be used with SMART and passive probes and will have applications in may industries.
News from Automatic Systems Laboratories (28 April 2004)
Direct-drive rotary stages have a low profile
High precision/high torque, direct-drive rotary positioning stages feature direct drive, high torque, brushless servomotors with a low profile design that out-performs worm/wheel tables. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (28 April 2004)
Light curtain has hand-detection sensitivity
Safety light curtain meets the needs of OEM machine builders for a self contained, tough and extremely cost effective safety device to protect operators.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (28 April 2004)
Electro discharge grinder machines PCD tooling
Designed for use in PCD toolmaking applications an electro discharge grinding machine is quick to set up and program and the machine can accept most tool types.
News from Engis (UK) (28 April 2004)
Metal detector checks that hoses have no wire ties
User Application Article High sensitivity metal detector fitted with audio alarm and coast counter ensures that all wire ties are removed after joining central hose core sections before braiding and covering. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (28 April 2004)
Technical performance ranks high in PPE market
Analysis of the European personal protective equipment market reveals that end users primarily evaluate technical performance of products, followed by price and customer service.
News from Frost and Sullivan (28 April 2004)
How energy chains and polymer bearings benefit
User Application Article In 'question and answer' mode, Matthew Aldridge, Product Director, igus (UK), explains how Energy Chain Systems, polymer bearings and Chainflex cables can benefit the machine tool industry. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (28 April 2004)
Intelligent distributed system removes risks
The ever increasing size, sophistication and complexity of sortation and handling systems demand greater flexibility to deal with product variation and changing supply demand. Brochure Available
News from IDC - Intelligent Distributed Controls (28 April 2004)
Hydraulic oils formulated for food manufacturing
NSF H1 certified HLP hydraulic oils exhibit excellent low friction characteristics, low temperature fluidity and water separating behaviour as well as far lower top up needs. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (28 April 2004)
Concise brochure covers wide range of automation
Featuring a radical new design, latest brochure gives a colourful introduction and technical information on software, networks, PLC's, HMI's, inverters, motion control and robots. Brochure Available
News from LC Automation (28 April 2004)
Power quality unit rental deal announced
Livingston, a leader in test equipment rental, has announced a deal with IMH Technologies to purchase a significant number of Dranetz BMI power quality units.
News from Livingston UK (28 April 2004)
Advanced printer driver software avoids labels
Advanced printer driver software provides flexible code creation that allows impulse jet printers to allow easy, cost effective outer case coding rather than having to print onto labels.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (28 April 2004)
Motion language that PLC programmers understand
A third generation intelligent servo drive with a modular structure control that has IEC61131-3 and PLCopen is ideal for use in a wide range of different applications.
News from Micromech (28 April 2004)
Solvent replaces methylene chloride for flushing
For industries that make use of polyurethane injection moulding or casting, flushing of PU mixing heads and equipment can be done with a solvent agent instead of methylene chloride. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (28 April 2004)
Measurement software saves configuration time
Engineers can use latest measurement services software that offers advanced functionality improvements to save substantial configuration time while improving system performance. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (28 April 2004)
Engineering team celebrates NE productivity boost
A World class team of engineers that is helping to boost productivity at dozens of manufacturing businesses across the North East UK is celebrating a year of stunning success.
News from One NorthEast (28 April 2004)
Cast and extruded PA and POM shapes prices raised
Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products announces that it will increase its prices for cast and extruded PA and POM stock shapes.
News from Quadrant EPP (28 April 2004)
Sira appoints new Certification Manager
Sira's Safety Compliance business has appointed Wayne Thomas as its new Certification Manager to run the Product and Production Quality Assurance operation of the company.
News from Sira (28 April 2004)
Undershelf ioniser eliminates electrostatic fields
Undershelf ioniser designed for use with a range of workbenches, or as a retrofit on existing workstations, provides a non-contact solution to electrostatic field problems.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (28 April 2004)
Introducing New Maple 9.5
The latest version of Maple 9.5, is available from Adept Scientific features include integrated algorithms, integrated dictionary of engineering and mathematical terms and Better support of MapleNet. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (28 April 2004)
Setting Standards In Analytical Science
LGC along with The Institute for Reference Materials and Measurements and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing join forces to establish the European Reference Material concept.
News from LGC (28 April 2004)
Determination Of Organic Acids
Technical Background Article The determination of moderately weak and weak acids by ion exclusion chromatography and conductivity detection is a well-known method whose potential is still not being used to the full extent. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (28 April 2004)
Toyota Expands Use Of Perceptron Autospect
User Application Article Toyota Motor Corporation has installed Perceptron AutoSpect in their Cambridge, Ontario, production facility to measure the paint quality characteristics of the new 2004 Lexus RX 330.
News from Perceptron (28 April 2004)
Theorem Partner With Dipro In Japan
DIPRO (Digital Process), a wholly owned Fujitsu company, has signed an agreement with Theorem Solutions to sell and market Theorem Solutions products in Japan.
News from Theorem Solutions (28 April 2004)
Controller directs four-robot coordination
Fifth generation robot controller represents the biggest technological step forward since the introduction of the first generation series in 1974, says robot builder. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (27 April 2004)
AMOT names new distributor for electric actuators
AMOT has announced a new, exclusive distributor partnership with AMG Actuators of Chichester, UK, for the AMOT CompACT electric actuators range. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (27 April 2004)
Toolroom made thorough evaluation of 3-axis lathes
User Application Article An extensive search of three-axis lathes led to three UK suppliers of CNC mill/turn centres facing in-depth evaluation of machine, control, software and running economics before a choice was made.
News from Colchester-Harrison (27 April 2004)
Linear motor axis power ups mould productivity
Designed with the mould and die sector in mind, the potential of productivity increases of up 20% is the proud boast of a linear motor axis VMC demonstrated for the first time in the UK at MACH.
News from DMG (UK) (27 April 2004)
Linear motors boost mill-turn centre capabilities
Linear motor axis powered mill-turn centre carries out the most comprehensive 6-sided machining, including turning, drilling, milling or deep-hole drilling of chuck, bar or shaft workpieces.
News from DMG (UK) (27 April 2004)
Low cost CNC universal lathes cut idle time 25%
Low capital cost is the hallmark of universal CNC lathes that offer up-to-the-minute technology at a bargain price and ensures up to 25% idle time reduction.
News from DMG (UK) (27 April 2004)
Reverse engineering technology totally integrated
User Application Article Totally integrated reverse engineering technology cell combined laser-based data capture on a portable measuring arm, computer-aided off-line programming and CNC machining at MACH.
News from Europac Metrology (27 April 2004)
Broaching keyways performed in standard CNC lathes
Broaching system for use on turret and platen-type lathes is believed to be the first proprietary system of its type and avoids having to broach keyways and slots on a second operation machine.
News from Horn Cutting Tools (27 April 2004)
Welding accessories company posts record sales
The first quarter of 2004 has been one of record sales for Huntingdon Fusion Techniques, signalling good times for the fusion welding industry.
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (27 April 2004)
Blackbody sources check infrared thermometers
Continuous development has resulted in comprehensive range of blackbody sources for the calibration of infrared thermometers, thermal imaging cameras, radiometers and heat flux meters.
News from Impac Infrared (27 April 2004)
Ink jet printer offers data matrix coding option
Versatile S8 ink jet printer range offers data matrix coding option, better user functions such as ink and additive level indicators and additional external communication capabilities.
News from Imaje UK (27 April 2004)
Norgren appoints new UK managing director
Motion and fluid control specialist Norgren has announced that Paul Cleaver has been appointed to the position of Managing Director for its UK operations.
News from Norgren (27 April 2004)
Added-value is quality manager's aim
Christine Nicholls, a member of the Institute of Quality Assurance and a qualified lead auditor, has joined Tamworth, UK-based flooring company as quality manager.
News from Instarmac Group (27 April 2004)
CNC drill, tap centre can be as long as is wanted
Modular, long-bed CNC drilling, tapping and light milling centre, with positioning accuracy of +/-8 micron, is for machining construction and general engineering long workpieces.
News from Meddings Flott (27 April 2004)
Millions saved in productivity boost in NW UK
manufacturing New figures released show that North West manufacturers have amassed a total of GBP 15.2 million in cost savings through the support of The M
News from Manufacturing Institute (27 April 2004)
Powered tooling and two Y-axis cross feeds scored
User Application Article In a subcontrator's view, its latest mill/turn centre stands out for its powered tooling ability to mill and drill and in particular, through the added flexibility from its two Y-axis cross feeds. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (27 April 2004)
PFPE lubricant has more load carrying capability
A perfluoropolyether oil based lubricant has higher viscosity to provide more load carrying capability and better withstand the operating temperatures of the single facer application.
News from Newgate Simms (27 April 2004)
Fastener specialist gains new quality standard
Specialist single-source supplier of fasteners, as well as special-purpose turned and cold formed parts, has gained accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.
News from Northern Precision (27 April 2004)
Funds raised to extend sensor development
Oxford Sensor Technology has raised GBP 400,000 (EUR 600,000 approx.) of investment, which is being used to speed up the development of new sensor technology.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (27 April 2004)
Compact DC motors offer wide range of gearboxes
Compact, versatile and powerful range of permanent magnet DC motors offers a huge choice of gearbox options, such as single or double reduction worm, in-line double reduction and multi-spur.
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (27 April 2004)
'One-pass' concept drills, punches, profiles plate
In one machine, a 'one-pass' concept allows the punching, drilling, scribing and thermal cutting of flat strip and plate up to 75mm thick and 2500mm wide, eliminating multiple handling.
News from Peddinghaus Corporation UK (27 April 2004)
Training course focuses on machinery safety
A practical and informative four-day modular training course will enable candidates to gain a greater understanding of the requirements of machinery safety legislation and standards.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (27 April 2004)
Guide to machinery safety includes risk assessment
The sixth edition of the Pilz Guide to Machinery Safety contains 224 pages of useful information on the regulations affecting machinery safety, the supporting standards and risk assessment.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (27 April 2004)
Industrial CASE studenships are available
The PRIME Faraday partnership is pleased to announce that it has a new allocation of industrial CASE studentships available for the financial year 2004/2005.
News from Electronics Enabled Products KTN (27 April 2004)
Research house ups services to rubber moulders
Europe's leading polymer research and test house can provide a fully integrated package of rubber material selection, compound development, 3D flow simulation, tool design and injection moulding.
News from Smithers Rapra (27 April 2004)
Wireless DNC avoids cabling, adds flexibility
A totally independent method of communicating between the control systems of CNC machine tools and a centralised remote PC has been developed for distribution and control of machining programs.
News from Seiki Systems (27 April 2004)
Subcontractor responds in minutes to tenders
Specialist sub-contract supplier of precision turned parts is now able to respond to new business tenders within minutes thanks to a specially-developed software program.
News from Target Precision (27 April 2004)
Five-axis cutting centre has highly stable laser
Five-axis laser cutting centre for 3D and formed parts that made its UK debut at MACH 2004 is equipped with the exceptionally stable TLF CO2 laser in a choice of powers for 3D cutting. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (27 April 2004)
'Joining Forces Wales' scheme to benefit SMEs
SMEs in the Objective 1 regions of Wales are set to benefit from 'Joining Forces Wales', a major new technology transfer programme supported by the Welsh Development Agency.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (27 April 2004)
Subcontractor invests in systems integration
To raise productivity a small precision parts machinist has invested some GBP 25,000 in an integrated central communications and production management system.
News from Unicut Precision (27 April 2004)
High-pressure gauge withstands water blasting
Specifically designed to withstand the rigors of waterblaster and waterjet cutting equipment, a high-pressure gauge offers better durability and steadier pointers.
News from UK Instruments and Controls (27 April 2004)
Bright LEDs indicate pressure, switch functions
Electronic indicating pressure switch provides pressure indication and switch functions on a big, bright LED display, in one easy-to-use package.
News from UK Instruments and Controls (27 April 2004)
Virtual reality product sales team expanded
Following its 'Buy-in Management Buy-out', Virtalis began developing big plans to bring VR to new sectors and has taken on Christiaan Mulder to strengthen its sales team. Brochure Available
News from Virtalis (27 April 2004)
Three machines make UK debut at MACH 2004
Victor Europe was showing at Mach 2004 for the first time a horizontal machining centre, an inverted lathe and a 5-axis horizontal lathe.
News from Victor Europe (27 April 2004)
One million electric motors/month target reached
WEG has achieved the production target of 1,000,000 electric motors per month and is spending over US $500m to more than double the capacity of its industrial park in Brazil.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (27 April 2004)
Pallet truck scale weighs and counts
Cost effective pallet truck scale has full weights and measures approval in accordance with European directive 90/384 EEC and sets new standards in terms of accuracy, ease of use and durability.
News from Weightron Bilanciai (27 April 2004)
Modern VMC boosts university's production ability
User Application Article The installation of a VMC will help optimise wing section machining and certain mould making routines at Kingston University's School of Engineering.
News from Matchmaker M/C (27 April 2004)
Servo gearheads distributor appointed for SE UK
ZF Industrial has strengthened its footing in the UK market for high performance servo gearheads by appointing drive system specialist Drive Lines Technologies as a distributor in the South East. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (27 April 2004)
CNC features easy-to-use functionality
User Application Article Conversationalist programming routines combined with G Code programming has created a CNC that has an unrivalled level of performance and user-friendliness within a single system.
News from ACI (UK) (27 April 2004)
All-electric spot welder drives increase yield
User Application Article Changing from hydraulic to all-electric drives on spot-welding machinery gives benefits of higher yield through more precise operations, lower maintenance and reduced electrode wear. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (27 April 2004)
British Bakels rolls out Axapta
User Application Article British Bakels Ltd plumps for 236,000 pound roll out of Microsoft Business Solutions - Axapta
News from Microsoft Dynamics (27 April 2004)
Sensor Offers Higher Bandwidth And Accuracy
Allegro has introduced a new product in its ACS75x family of current sensors that offers four times the bandwidth and almost double the accuracy of earlier versions.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (27 April 2004)
Process Design Kit For Use With Ansoft Designer
Ansoft Corporation and TriQuint Semiconductor have introduced a new process design kit that provides monolithic microwave integrated circuit designers with an electronic design automation flow.
News from Ansoft Europe (27 April 2004)
Shipboard Sampling Controls For Singapore
Shipboard Sampling Systems from Jiskoot collect flow-proportional representative samples at the exact point of custody transfer for assessment of the water content of crude oil or refined products.
News from Jiskoot (27 April 2004)
Optical Gauge For Seaming Machines Preparation
The optical gauge from Quality By Vision assists operators during the roll and chuck installation stage by providing accurate measurements during the roll adjustment phase.
News from Quality By Vision (27 April 2004)
Columns And Accessories For LC And LC/MS Catalog
The 2004/2005 Columns and Accessories for LC and LC/MS catalog from Thermo Electron describes the wide range of HPLC columns available with comprehensive technical information and guides.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (27 April 2004)
CBS Rotary Power Motion offers ABB motor service
CBS Rotary Power Motion - a stockist and distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power, electric motors and gearboxes - has joined the ABB Motor Service Partner network.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (26 April 2004)
'Dirty duty' motors listed in latest catalogue
New listings in the latest version of a stock product catalogue include motor protected to a new grade called 'dirty duty' for the most severe and corrosive applications. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (26 April 2004)
AutoVue technology embedded in the Omnify PLM
Omnify Software has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue technology to be embedded in the Omnify PLM system, providing a seamless interface between the Omnify PLM system and AutoVue.
News from Cimmetry Systems (26 April 2004)
Precisely cut and flat aluminium sheet supplied
For the manufacture of aluminium architectural cladding, stockholder offers perfectly flat aluminium sheet cut to an exact size with a flatness tolerance superior to the Euro norm.
News from Cashmores (26 April 2004)
Steelmaker collaborates to optimise suspensions
User Application Article Steelmaker is using advanced CAE combined with its extensive material expertise to help TKA Tallent Chassis optimise the design of future chassis suspension systems. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (26 April 2004)
Mill-turning centre has horizontal/vertical axis
Mill-turning centre has three distinct modules all in one machine; a turning unit with horizontal axis, a turning unit with vertical axis and a multi-purpose head with a swivelling B axis.
News from CNC Machine Tools (26 April 2004)
Queen's Award presented to UK CADCAM developer
On 21st April, Delcam, a leading UK developer of CADCAM software was presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category in recognition of its PowerINSPECT software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 April 2004)
Laser marking systems suit high or low volume work
Based on an innovative diode pumped Nd:YAG design, an expanded laser marking range now offers solutions for low volume and high throughput work. Brochure Available
News from Electrox (26 April 2004)
Catalogue details hinged conveyor fasteners
An international 20-page color catalog, in English, French, German and Spanish, gives full specifying information on three types of hinged fasteners for for light-duty conveyors.
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (26 April 2004)
Compact green laser modules align precisely
Compact self-contained green laser modules, designed for use in industrial alignment, medical and scientific applications, produce a highly visible circular output beam. Brochure Available
News from Photonic Products (26 April 2004)
Coil feeder NC system eliminates feeding loop
An exciting concept in flexible, NC, high speed coil feeding eliminates the need for any feeding loop from the coil so that the feeding line is only 4m long.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (26 April 2004)
Coil feeder for presses also feeds strip
Designed for stamping and drawing press feeding as well as on flexible production lines, a coil feeder offers high accuracy feeding of coil from 210mm - 1550mmm wide and strip feeding.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (26 April 2004)
Modbus Protocol transferred to Modbus-IDA
In a dramatic move signaling its dedication to the openness of the Modbus protocol, Schneider Electric has transferred its copyright in the protocol to Modbus-IDA.
News from Schneider Electric (26 April 2004)
Is the "CE" mark accepted in the USA and Canada?
In the USA there are over 4000 local jurisdictions responsible for the safety of equipment - some wonder what the CE-mark stands for - which is why a service has been set up to offer advice.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (26 April 2004)
Stagnation continues in Italian machine tools
The Italian machine tool industry downturn in 2003 and the prudence felt in the year in progress are confirmed by last year's closing figures and the forecasts for neglible growth during 2004.
News from UCIMU (26 April 2004)
Latest shrink-wrap technology has excellent backup
User Application Article Latest shrink wrap technology and quality of back-up service encouraged a medical health and care company to buy again from the same supplier - an automatic shrink-wrapping L-sealer.
News from Wrapid Packaging (26 April 2004)
Morgan Receives Bearing Contract
The Morgoil Bearing division of Morgan Construction Company has received a contract from China First Heavy Industries Co,a mill builder located in Dalian City, the Peoples Republic of China.
News from Morgan Construction Company (26 April 2004)
Web applications integrated in ERP system
In the ERP solutions abas ERP and abas Trade manifold web applications are now available.
News from ABAS Software AG (26 April 2004)
Manufacturer links home-grown web directly to MRP
User Application Article Manufacturer links home-grown web directly to MRP system to pump up sales
News from Rent-I.T. Systems (26 April 2004)
Eco Titration Economically And Ecologically Right
Metrohm's semi-micro titration equipment lowers the amount of sample, the reagent consumption, the waste, and the running costs of your titration by a factor of four Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (26 April 2004)
Infection Control Team Of The Year Award
The Oxoid Infection Control Team of the Year Awards were unanimous in awarding the 5,000(GBP) first prize to the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Trust. Brochure Available
News from Oxoid (26 April 2004)
Customer-Driven Spectroscopy Software
Smart Sound is an incredible four times faster than previous versions of spectroscopy software and offers enhanced and added features including a task-orientated platform for automated measures.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific (26 April 2004)
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