News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 December
to Saturday 25 December 2004
FLIR appoints L O T Oriel as distributor
Following its acquisition of Indigo Systems last year by FLIR Systems, Indigo representative L O T Oriel has also been appointed distributor for the SC- and Thermovision ranges. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (24 December 2004)
Oxygen-free copper continuous casters go on show
Models from an innovative range of oxygen-free copper and copper alloy wire rod casting machines will be shown at the forthcoming Interwire 2005 Exhibition, USA.
News from Rautomead International (24 December 2004)
Conveyor idlers and rollers made in-house
Conveyor equipment manufacturer can now offer in-house manufacture of conveyor idlers and rollers from stock while special roller types can be made within short lead times.
News from Harpscreen GB (24 December 2004)
Electrical health and safety should be a priority
Health and safety issues, particularly those applying to the operation of electrical systems is a subject that should be high on the agenda for employers as they are deemed responsible.
News from Lowe Group (24 December 2004)
When specifying couplings - check all angles
User Application Article In spite of selecting the most appropriate coupling on the basis of torque, speed and duty cycle, it still failed in service because the user had not accounted for lateral forces. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork (24 December 2004)
Powerin appointed Master Chemical Hungarian agent
Master Chemical Europe has appointed Powerin as Hungarian agent. Powerin has a specialisation in minimal lubrication equipment and oils for metalworking processes.
News from Master Chemical Europe (24 December 2004)
Korber Schleifring appoints general manager
Dr Ralf Kammermeier (40) has been entrusted with the position of General Manager of Korber Schleifring where he takes on the responsibility for sales and distribution.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (24 December 2004)
Programmable bargraphs replace switchboard meters
Programmable bargraphs replace switchboard meters, obsolete indicators, and set point controllers where greater accuracy, readability, and reliability are desirable. Brochure Available
News from Vydas International Marketing (24 December 2004)
W-CDMA and W-CDMA RF for mobile testing
CETECOM has announced that MINT (Mobile Communications Integrated Tester) has been recently validated for W-CDMA protocol testing according to 3GPP TS 34.123-3.
News from Cetecom (24 December 2004)
Sophisticated liquid handling in the QA Lab
The new 846 Dosing Interface and the 800 Dosino can make basic liquid handling operations simple and easy. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 December 2004)
Aerosol Collaboration Produces Asymetric Can
Crown Aerosols Europe, an affiliate of Crown Holdings has designed an easy-to-grip shaped aerosol package in cooperation with Sico.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (24 December 2004)
Pack Designers At Anniversary Open Day
As part of celebrations honouring the 25th anniversary of its Wantage, UK packaging research centre, Crown Holdings has hosted a number of package designers at the facility.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (24 December 2004)
Instrument Testing And Consultancy Service
Mettler Toledo - a supplier of thermal analysis instrumentation - has launched a contract testing and consultancy service. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (24 December 2004)
Defence approved bags guard against UV
A range of specialty bags meet the growing demand for materials designed to meet the needs of specific applications, such as laid down by the UK's Ministry of Defence Standards. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (24 December 2004)
Packaging void filling system is on free loan
A void-filling system is offered free on loan with a minimum pouch order and provides fast, easy to use air cushions on demand Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (24 December 2004)
Wide Bagger Now Available In Europe
Automated Packaging Systems (APS) has extended its range of Autobag bagging machines with the introduction of the Autobag AB 255. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (24 December 2004)
Enterprise Gateway planned for Newhaven
An Enterprise Gateway to encourage business growth and create new jobs in and around Newhaven, UK, has moved forward this week with the submission of a planning application.
News from SEEDA, South East England Devt. Agency (23 December 2004)
Repeatability, reliability settle moulder choice
User Application Article To cope with increased deamnd for automotive injection mouldings, a subcontractor has purchased a machine on the basis of its repeatability, precision and reliability.
News from Sandretto UK (23 December 2004)
Software gets 'Product of the Year' award
National Instruments has announced NI LabVIEW 7.1 graphical development environment received the Product of the Year award at the 2004 European Electronics Industry Awards held in Germany last month. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (23 December 2004)
Shaft mount speed reducers work under hazards
An ATEX compliant range of shaft mount speed reducers, for conveyors, mixers and extruders in hazardous areas, features novel design of output sleeve that allows easy fitting without the use of heat.
News from Industrial Motors and Gears (23 December 2004)
Optical test/measurement vendor has record results
A vendor of electronic and optical test and measurement systems reports an increase of 18% for a 2004 turnover of EUR 11 million - a record result for the company.
News from Göpel electronic GmbH (23 December 2004)
Lower cost lathe turns IDs within +/-2 micron
User Application Article A CNC lathe, costing 30% less than its predecessor, is turning the internal form of diamond wheel dresser moulds to within a +/-2 micron tolerance to meet growing deamnd.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (23 December 2004)
'Cradle to grave' support offered for displays
Global Display Solutions (GDS) introduces its new Global Display Service for organisations that require worldwide 'cradle to grave' industrial display support.
News from GDS - Global Display Solutions (23 December 2004)
Production partnership cuts costs
Iscar Tools and DMG (UK)'s working partnership that produces integrated machining solutions has helped many companies improve productivity whilst reducing manufacturing costs.
News from DMG (UK) (23 December 2004)
Auto foundry takes up process simulation
Just 15 months after the first installations of casting process simulation software at a French automotive foundry, the company is extending licences and integrating them into its IT.
News from Magma (23 December 2004)
Pumps have diaphragm position control
Industrial pumps feature patented Diaphragm Position Control technology that helps to control diaphragm position under a variety of adverse inlet conditions and protects against diaphragm ruptures.
News from Wanner Engineering (23 December 2004)
Clean toolpaths created from surface/solids files
Latest version of CAD/CAM software allows the user to create a clean tool path and accurate g-code programs for imported surface or solids type files.
News from CAD CAM Systems (23 December 2004)
Repetitiveness and reliability win laser sale
User Application Article That a laser profiling system could repeatedly and consistently perform at the extreme of operating parameters, whilst giving improved speed at the mid range led to the sale. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (23 December 2004)
Universal CNC lathes are high-tech
A wealth of 'high-tech' features in universal CNC lathes include top-of-the-range Fanuc or Siemens control with graphical user interface and 3D real-time simulation.
News from DMG (UK) (23 December 2004)
Certification for construction company
Morgan do Brasil, a subsidiary of Morgan Construction Company, has successfully passed its registration audit and has been certified for ISO 9001: 2000.
News from Morgan Construction Company (23 December 2004)
Piezo bimorph offers improved performance
Morgan Electro Ceramics, has developed a new piezo bimorph (or bender) for manufacturers in the automotive, medical, telecommunications, industrial machinery and consumer electronics industries.
News from Morgan Advanced Ceramics (23 December 2004)
Sale of Brauer Measuretek
The 13th December 2004 saw the sale of Brauer Measuretek to Mr Martyn Gill, the company's former Managing Director.
News from Quality Gauging Systems (23 December 2004)
Eckoustic Functional Panels reduce reverberation
User Application Article Ceram Mortefontaine, international vehicle proving ground and test centre have been developing an important technical programme.
News from Eckel Noise Control Technologies (23 December 2004)
Data log temperature through a pocket PC
Land Instruments International has introduced a data logging system that allows users of its Cyclops portable infrared thermometers to download and analyse temperature measurements. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (22 December 2004)
Data converter has 100 common interfaces
Data converter for card access control systems can incorporate over 100 common reader interface formats in its on-board memory making it ideal for new controller applications.
News from Cypress Computer Systems (22 December 2004)
Automotive plant selects web supply chain
Infor Global Solutions has announced that Tenneco Automotive will implement Infor's SupplyWEB solution at its manufacturing plants worldwide, including plant in the United Kingdom.
News from Infor (22 December 2004)
Infrared calibration laboratory raises standards
Non-contact temperature measurement equipment manufacturer has consolidated the leading position of its calibration laboratory by setting new standards of accuracy in temperature calibration. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (22 December 2004)
BIP 0014 fieldbus ducument released
BSI recently completed work on BIP 0014, 'Selecting the best fieldbus for your application', which is an updated replacement for BSI's earlier DISC PD 0014: 2000 document, and is now on sale.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (22 December 2004)
Rapid response is matched by rapid accreditation
Although a subcontractor only started manufacturing in June of 2004, it has made heavy investment in state-of-the-art machine tools and has now gained ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.
News from Springer Rapid Industries (22 December 2004)
CNC lathe reduces work cycles by 12%
User Application Article In searching for a robust, high build specification turning centre, a machine shop found a slant bed CNC lathe that has since reduced cycle times on tough, complex parts by 12 per cent.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (22 December 2004)
Digital pressure gauge used in hazardous locations
Digital Pressure Gauges approved for cCSAus Class 1 Division 1 use in hazardous locations have an extra large liquid crystal display with a light actuated circuit.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (22 December 2004)
Machine tool maker recycles waste
Working with two local charities Rainbow Recycling and Worcestershire Resource Exchange, Yamazaki Mazak is helping turn its waste into a valuable local resource. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (22 December 2004)
Robotic system tests in Rockwell/Brinell
An automatic robotic hardness testing system that is fully compliant with international testing standards and performs Rockwell and Vickers tests is fast and reliable.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (22 December 2004)
AutoSport Exhibitor delivers an F1 service
User Application Article Supplying components to the racing car industry, Ace Precision has equipped its machine tools with cutting tools from AutoSport 2005 exhibitor ITC of Tamworth.
News from ITC Tooling (22 December 2004)
ERP package gains multiple enhancements
Version 2004 of abas Business Software (ERP, PPC, MRP, eBusiness) contains many innovations and enhancements.
News from ABAS Software AG (22 December 2004)
Leading Solutions for ESL Design
CoWare, to showcase its electronic system-level design solutions for the fast-growing embedded systems market at the VLSI Design 2005 and ICES Conference -January 2005.
News from CoWare (22 December 2004)
Growth opportunities for automatic sampling
Eriez Magnetics Europe has witnessed a year on year growth in enquiries and order levels for automatic sampling in the coal and power generation industries. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe (22 December 2004)
Data management user conference educates
Waters' NuGenesis SDMS 2004 user conference can successfully educate markets on laboratory informatics for the enterprise seeds market for paperless laboratory solution, says the company.
News from Waters (22 December 2004)
Crown Capacity In Middle East Gets Boost
Crown has announced that its affiliate, Crown Bevcan Europe and Middle East will substantially increase beverage can production capacity in the Middle East.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (22 December 2004)
Chinese-Made Rigid Boxes Now In Volume
Professional Packaging Services (PPS), has announced a major push on the supply of high quality, bespoke rigid boxes from its Chinese operation in 2005.
News from Professional Packaging Services (22 December 2004)
Vessel Weighing Improved For Plant Nutrition Firm
User Application Article Weighing equipment supplied by Weightron Bilanciai is playing a pivotal role at a leading plant nutrition manufacturer at their Pocklington plant near York (UK).
News from Weightron Bilanciai (22 December 2004)
Brauer Group sells Measuretek operation
During 2004 the high level of new business at both HMC Brauer and Brauer Coley has caused the Brauer Group to review its business strategy and divest itself of Brauer Measuretek.
News from Brauer (22 December 2004)
Advanced PCB testing service to be launched
Advanced testing service for PCBs, which is claimed to be among the most advanced in the UK, will be launched at Southern Manufacturing/Southern Electronics exhibition in 2005.
News from Remploy Electronics (21 December 2004)
'New for old' worm gear units deal offered
Some users of heavy-duty worm-gears are being misled by some suppliers into believing that this type of unit is obsolete, but a 'new for old' deal is being offered on new unit purchase.
News from Renold Gears (21 December 2004)
CNC update on borers raises productivity
User Application Article A CNC conversion project carried out on two Morando vertical boring machines has increased productivity by 60%, improved machine reliability, simplified servicing and introduced self-diganostics.
News from CNC Design (21 December 2004)
Plastics makers to focus on cost-effectiveness
Global competitiveness in plastics application development is set to centre on a sustained commitment to relating the "parts to the whole" of plastics materials technology, says a report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (21 December 2004)
Miniature SS data loggers widen scope
Maker of miniature stainless steel temperature data loggers - measuring about the same size as a watch battery - believes that they will open up exciting application possibilities.
News from Signatrol (21 December 2004)
Sliding head autos run 'around the clock'
User Application Article Demonstrating its expertise, a machine shop has been running two sliding head autos 'around the clock' machining titanium and SS medical parts needing careful swarf control.
News from Unicut Precision (21 December 2004)
Novel approach ensures consistent materials supply
User Application Article Having recently completed a six-month trial, a soda ash silo weighing system has proven to be much more accurate and reliable, and a glass manufacturer is now renting it.
News from AV Technology (21 December 2004)
SYSPRO regarded as visionary in mid-size ERP
A leading provider of research and analysis on the global IT industry has recognised SYSPRO as "visionary in its report on the Midsize-Business ERP Market*, just published.
News from Information Engineering (21 December 2004)
Terminal blocks have four connection methods
A brochure is available from Phoenix Electronics giving details of a range of rail mounted terminal blocks with four different connection methods but with all of the ranges sharing common accessories.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution (21 December 2004)
Manufacturing manager for electronics company
Remploy has appointed Jamie D'Albe as manufacturing manager of Remploy Electronics, Barking, one of the company's main PCB manufacturing facilities.
News from Remploy Electronics (21 December 2004)
UGS Launches Open Manufacturing Backbone (OMB)
UGS has launched Open Manufacturing Backbone (OMB) - a globally-scalable technology backbone in which third-party software applications can interoperate.
News from Siemens PLM Software (21 December 2004)
Capabilities boosted with new support
Altium, a developer of Windows-based electronics design software, has released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for its universal front-end engineering design solution, CircuitStudio 2004.
News from Altium (21 December 2004)
UV measurements use fibre optic diode array
Hitherto difficult or impossible measurements in the UV and visible regions have been achieved using fibre optic diode array spectrometry and applications engineering from Astranet Systems .
News from AstraNet Systems (21 December 2004)
New standards set for plastics manufacturers
Following close co-operation, PANalytical and DSM Resolve have launched the first set of standards for the analysis of toxic elements in polyethylene.
News from PANalytical (21 December 2004)
Panduit makes double promotion in management
Global network connectivity and electrical solutions provider Panduit has announced a double promotion within its EMEA senior management team.
News from Panduit (20 December 2004)
DROs chosen for toughness and reliability
User Application Article The requirement of DROs on variable speed centre lathes was that would be tough and reliable, provide CSS functionality and meet European safety regulations.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (20 December 2004)
600 Lathes names new managing director
British-based 600 Lathes, which designs, manufactures and distributes the industry-leading Colchester and Harrison brands, has appointed Jonathan Shaw as its new Managing Director.
News from 600 Group (20 December 2004)
Appointments designed to optimise deliveries
To optimise the delivery of new products to customers the LK Board is pleased to announce a number of appointments.
News from LK (20 December 2004)
Optimised injection mould cooling cuts costs
New system that automatically determines the optimum residual cooling time for injection moulding tools,can reduce cycle time by 20% and saves GBP 35,000 per annum per machine.
News from Kistler Instruments (20 December 2004)
UK robot expert adds a European perspective
Nigel Smith, MD of TM Robotics, has moved to reinforce robot sales figures issued by Warwick University-based British Automation and Robot Association (BARA). Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (20 December 2004)
Italian machine tools makers are positive
The estimated final figures for the machine tool, robotics and automation sector in 2004 are preceded by a positive sign and domestic demand is rising.
News from UCIMU (20 December 2004)
Switches solve ergonomic hazard risks
Range of robust and extremely reliable stainless steel switches, keypads and keyboards address ergonomic risks of harsh industrial applications.
News from EAO (20 December 2004)
Cartridge filter machines load automatically
Cartridge filter assembly machines that use precisely controlled infra red now have automatic loading to assembly and weld sites to raise productivity to new levels.
News from CPR Automation (20 December 2004)
Italian linear feeder company opens in UK
An Italian maker of linear feeder systems - capable of operating at rates up to 6000 parts/min - has opened offices in the UK
News from Tecno Vibrazioni (20 December 2004)
Vision systems monitor car cable assembly
User Application Article Vision sensors monitor each of the various manufacturing processes and display details of the automotive cable/plug connector images they have made.
News from Cognex UK (20 December 2004)
TM Robotic appoints Turkish representatives
TM Robotics has agreed a new alliance with Turkish systems integrator EMS Robotik. As a result, EMS Robotik now offers the Toshiba Machine range of SCARA robots. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (20 December 2004)
Bottle trophy with logo machined in 'one hit'
User Application Article Machined from aluminium, polished, nickel-coated and adorned with a logo a bottle-shaped award trophy was machined in 'one-hit' in a CNC turning centre. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (20 December 2004)
Anniversary celebrates good sales year
In 2004 Oxford Sensor Technology celebrated the 15th anniversary of its formation by having yet another good year of sales to leading automotive OEMs.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (20 December 2004)
Vehicle handle has low in-place cost
Vehicle handle pin offers low in-place cost, providing savings to all companies involved in this type of assembly work, says the manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (20 December 2004)
Measuring stations add speed and versatility
Two high-performance measuring stations with built-in USB and Ethernet enhance the speed and ease of use of an established PC-based measurement system.
News from Yokogawa UK (20 December 2004)
Temperature control and measurement are in one
Upgraded low-cost control and measurement systems incorporating are suited to temperature monitoring and control in furnaces and other process equipment.
News from Yokogawa UK (20 December 2004)
Broach tool holder ups Swiss auto capacity
Rotary broach tool holder gives users of new smaller Swiss-type automatics the robust tooling that larger automatics have used for many years.
News from Slater Tools Inc. (20 December 2004)
Deep hole drilling subby adds general machining
A deep hole drilling specialist is also now offering turning, milling and drilling as added-value services on the same workpieces.
News from Premier Deep Hole Drilling (20 December 2004)
ERP/MRP bill of materials made easier
Enhancements that include ease of making a bill of materials have been added to ERP/MRP software system to imrove factoryflexibility and productivity.
News from River IT Solutions (20 December 2004)
DIN-rail mount AC-DC power supplies offer choice
Designed with size, efficiency and reliability in mind, a range of compact single-output DIN-rail mount AC-DC power supplies provides a choice of 5, 12, 15, 24 and 48V output. Brochure Available
News from Lambda (20 December 2004)
Printer-applicator unit updated for RFID
Printer-applicator can print, encode, verify and apply pressure-sensitive RFID smart labels to cartons and pallet loads in one operation.
News from Weber Marking Systems (20 December 2004)
Pressure sensor has high accuracy
With sensing technology based on a highly stable piezoresistive silicon chip, pressure sensor measures to better than +/-0.25% full scale pressure.
News from Polaron Controls (20 December 2004)
UK subcontractor wins US turned parts order
Unicut Precision of Welwyn Garden City, UK, has won a two-year American export contract worth in excess of GBP 800,000 to supply some four million small turned parts.
News from Unicut Precision (20 December 2004)
Vertical lift table is accurate to microns
Highly dynamic and high stiffness lifting platform has lifting capacity of 75kg, acceleration rates up to 7.2m/s2 and positional repeatability of +/-3 micron. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (20 December 2004)
Condition monitoring covers rotating machinery
Two modules designed for rotating plant and aero-derivative engines such as gas turbines reduce the cost of installation and maintenance. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation (20 December 2004)
Digital etching machine prints on demand
An advanced and flexible machine that offers 'print-on-demand' stencils and Data Matrix part marking is designed to meet the full range of marking needs.
News from Pryor Marking Technology (20 December 2004)
Echelon launches free electronic PDP
An electronic learning log for recording and storing personal development plans (PDP) is now accessible free of charge.
News from Echelon Learning (20 December 2004)
How to Achieve True Multi-Channel Integration
Technical Background Article Zendor Advises Retailers on How to Achieve True Multi-Channel Integration
News from Zendor (20 December 2004)
Improve OEE with machine monitoring solution
Rockwell Automation's Discrete Machine Performance Solution, a pre-configured package of hardware, software and engineering, allows manufacturers to measure and improve their OEEs. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation (20 December 2004)
Optical system is highly modular
The PriorZoom range of optical systems is highly modular conferring great flexibility in terms of both optical performance and physical format. Brochure Available
News from Prior Scientific (20 December 2004)
Yaskawa Engineering Group expands in Italy
With the Italian market now accounting for almost 20% of all Yaskawa CNC installations in Europe, Yaskawa Engineering Europe (EEU) has opened an engineering support office in Milan.
News from Yaskawa Engineering Europe (20 December 2004)
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