News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 January
to Saturday 8 January 2005
Choosing detachable and permanent fasteners
Technical Background Article As thermoplastics materials constantly improve in technology and cost-efficiency, the need for a low-cost and secure fastening method becomes increasingly important.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik ( 7 January 2005)
Putting eight into two ups cost-effectiveness
Combining up to eight separate production operations into one or two unmanned machining centre cycles is a target set by a subcontractor to increase cost-effectiveness.
News from Hemlock Engineering ( 7 January 2005)
Digital servo doubles cut-to-length accuracy
User Application Article Equipping a high speed extruded plastics tubing cut-to-length machine with an advanced digital servo drive has doubled its accuracy without involving extensive design modifications. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 7 January 2005)
Network communications developments to be shown
Automation products company will show machine builders how to provide network solutions, including Bluetooth technology, at a forthcoming UK machine building show. Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact ( 7 January 2005)
Handheld terminal speeds up machine commissioning
A handheld man-machine interface that allows pneumatic/electrical I/O to be verified as it is built, before PLC installation, can substantially speed machine building. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 7 January 2005)
Lockout prevents unauthorised plant operation
By using a lockout device, equipment can now be secured to prevent unauthorised operation, or ensure the safety of workers during maintenance repairs or upgrades.
News from Reece Safety Products ( 7 January 2005)
Jetcam signs industry veterans for the Americas
Jetcam International has announced that it has signed NestONE Solutions LLC as a new reseller for its sheet metal and aerospace CAD/CAM software for the North, Central, and South American markets.
News from Jetcam International ( 7 January 2005)
Retrofit CNC improves machining health
User Application Article Retrofitting a modern CNC to a knee-type milling machine has implantedan unrivalled level of user-friendliness into machining operations at a medical equipment plant.
News from ACI (UK) ( 7 January 2005)
Software brings high performance machining
Faster roughing without compromising on quality - new roughing options enable the machine tool to run at high feedrates whilst maintaining high quality toolpaths.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 7 January 2005)
Flowmeters ensure sheet dimensions are accurate
User Application Article Coriolis Mass flowmeters measure precisely the amount of acrylic syrup mixture that is cast into acrylic sheets, ensuring the product's consistent dimensional accuracy.
News from Krohne ( 7 January 2005)
Sheet metal CAM programming time reduced by 30%
User Application Article CAM programming time was reduced by 30% due to automatic features and the reduction of repetitive processes by Stored Engineering Knowledge Technology databases.
News from Jetcam International ( 7 January 2005)
Enterprise software sale announced
Relevant Business Systems, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software provider, has announced that New Wave Research has purchased its enterprise software.
News from Relevant Business Systems ( 7 January 2005)
Extremely even illumination provided in inspection
A dome illuminator floods the target with a very even light that is ideally suited to difficult inspection tasks on any product that has a multi-faceted and curved reflective surface. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 7 January 2005)
CADCAM software toolmaker business by 40%
User Application Article The extra productivity made possible with the latest CADCAM software has led to a 40% increase in business at one of the leading toolmakers for the Indian rubber industry. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 January 2005)
Latest gland packing beats pump shaft wear
Synthetic gland packing virtually eliminates shaft wear associated with inferior aramid-based packing used to seal highly abrasive slurries or aggressive chemicals under dynamic conditions. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co ( 7 January 2005)
Queen's Award given to Holroyd for innovation
Holroyd has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2004 recognising technological achievement in a revolutionary gear grinding centre and thread grinders.
News from Holroyd ( 7 January 2005)
High power connector rated at 23A/70C per contact
A mating pair of power connectors designed to be used in conjunction with 2mm HM signal connectors feature a high temperature moulding that accepts up to four high current contacts.
News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution ( 7 January 2005)
MfgQuote Unveils White Paper
White Paper Defines Online Sourcing as a Missed Opportunity for Many Purchasers of Made-to-order Parts
News from MFG.com ( 7 January 2005)
Realviz launches stitcher express 1.0
New Stitching Product Enables Professional and Amateur Photographers to Create Superb Panoramas From Simple Photos in Just a Few Clicks
News from Realviz ( 7 January 2005)
PowerDraft at No Cost to Schools and Students
Bentley Systems has announced that students and educators can now download MicroStation PowerDraft 2D/3D CAD software at no cost.
News from Bentley Systems ( 7 January 2005)
Modelling slashes time-to-market
User Application Article Mathematical modelling using Femlab is helping to optimise a breakthrough process for fabricating 'flip-chip' carriers. Brochure Available
News from Comsol ( 7 January 2005)
Solid Edge Receives 250 Seat Order
User Application Article Solid Edge Receives 250 Seat Order from German Beverage and Bottling Machinery Maker Krones - Agreement increases Krones' Solid Edge CAD installation to more than 400 seats
News from Solid Edge ( 7 January 2005)
Geomagic products receive certification from PTB
The latest versions of Geomagic Studio reverse-engineering software and Geomagic Qualify computer-aided inspection software have received the highest accuracy certification from PTB
News from Geomagic ( 7 January 2005)
Advantage for Manthorpe Group with Mapics
User Application Article Manthorpe Group selects Syteline 7 from Mapics for a more flexible fully integrated ERP solution
News from Infor ( 7 January 2005)
BC Barton reaps benefits with CADCAM software
User Application Article BC Barton continues to reap benefits with CADCAM software from Jetcam International
News from Jetcam International ( 7 January 2005)
Instrument simplifies workplace noise measurements
Cirrus Research is launching the CR:272, a simple-to-use noise measurement instrument for workplaces.
News from Cirrus Research ( 7 January 2005)
Destroyed ERP/MRP system replaced quickly
User Application Article Following a fire that destroyed a server and all MRP/ERP software, a spare server, PC network and loaded software had been installed and made ready just over one week later.
News from Exel Computer Systems ( 6 January 2005)
Small temperature logger has big capacity
Single-channel temperature logger is housed in a 16mm diameter stainless steel container, yet it measures and records up to 2048 time stamped temperature recordings.
News from JDL (Just Data Loggers) ( 6 January 2005)
Solid state SS pressure switches are rugged
Constructed of stainless steel, the rugged design and high-accuracy of solid state pressure switches suit the measurement of gases and liquids compatible with stainless steel.
News from American Sensor Technologies ( 6 January 2005)
Brochure covers motion control, turnkey systems
Automation brochure provides semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturers with a wide range of equipment from motion control equipment to complete turnkey systems. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 6 January 2005)
Former Covisint chief appointed CEO of Keronite
Lars Elias Olrik, 43, former head of Covisints European operations, has taken up a new position as CEO with technology leader in the field of surface treatment, Keronite of Cambridge UK.
News from Keronite ( 6 January 2005)
TM Robotics delighted with new Turkish distributor
TM Robotics has agreed a new alliance with Turkish systems integrator EMS Robotik, which now offers the Toshiba Machine range of SCARA robots as well as Shibaura Cartesian linear actuators. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 6 January 2005)
Robot sales specialist has wide experience
Halesowen, UK-based KUKA Automation + Robotics has strengthened its team with the appointment of Paul Richards as a robot sales specialist, who brings 16 years CNC machine sales experience. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 6 January 2005)
Chromiting replaces hexavalent chromium
Technical Background Article The EU End of Life Vehicles Directive forbids the use of hexavalent chromium, which is why a German manufacturer is supporting the 'Chromiting' technique for its fastener treatment.
News from Arnold Umformtechnik ( 6 January 2005)
Monitoring condition and predicting motor failure
Technical Background Article Electric motor problems are most likely to arise from bearing failures, with insulation deterioration next in line, writes Michael Herring, Sales Director, Whitelegg Machines.
News from Whitelegg Machines ( 6 January 2005)
Ever smaller sensors increase performance
In assembly automation where space is confined, sensors need to be small enough to fit, but give the optimum in sensing performance. Compact sensors have even greater sensing ranges than before. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 6 January 2005)
Furnaces ensure high quality for ceramic sheet
User Application Article Leading manufacturer of thermisters, has increased its production facilities with the addition of a fourth top-hat furnace for processing ceramic sheet at up to 1300 deg C. Brochure Available
News from Carbolite ( 6 January 2005)
Multi-directional lift truck is safe, efficient
User Application Article A multi-directional lift truck is being used successfully by racking and shelving manufacturer to carry materials safely and efficiently around its factory in East London.
News from Sidetracker Engineering ( 6 January 2005)
Acrylic foam tapes form permanent bond
Acrylic foam tapes are designed to replace mechanical fasteners, liquid adhesives and spot welds by forming a permanent, very high strength bond to many substrates.
News from Scapa UK ( 6 January 2005)
Y-axis turn milling lathe halves production times
User Application Article Previously manufactured in four successive operations on a 2-axis CNC lathe and a carbide wheel cut-off machine, medical parts are now machined in 'one hit' in a Y-axis equipped CNC lathe.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology ( 6 January 2005)
Multi-tasking CNC machines in 'one hit'
User Application Article A complex mild steel gearbox casing, which features external contour machining, several offset bores, an external offset threaded boss and multiple holes, is machined in 'one hit'. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 6 January 2005)
Vibration website is also in Russian and Turkish
Balancing and vibration control systems specialist has underlined its commitment to international markets by launching its website, in Russian and Turkish, as well as in English, German and Italian. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe ( 6 January 2005)
European reseller for FPGA design system
Altium Europe, a subsidiary of Altium, has announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with Transfer Distribution b.v.
News from Altium ( 6 January 2005)
Doubling the accuracy of high speed machines
User Application Article By equipping a high speed cut-to-length machine with an advanced digital servo drive, Baldor has doubled its accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 6 January 2005)
Analyser combines simplicity with load capacity
The DV-III Ultra rheometer from Brookfield now combines the sophisticated viscosity test capability of the DV-III+ rheometer with the yield stress measurement capability of the YR-1 yield rheometer.
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 6 January 2005)
New guide sees a surge in understanding
REO UK has produced an impartial and practical guide to the EMC standard, EN 61000-4-5, which deals with surge testing. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) ( 6 January 2005)
Comprehensive Dissolution Service
Thermo Electron Corporation has concluded an OEM Agreement with SOTAX, whereby SOTAX dissolution baths will be offered with Thermo's Nicolet Evolution 300 UV-Vis spectrophotometer.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 6 January 2005)
Innovation award for natural gas refuelling nozzle
The German Association for the Efficient and Environmentally Friendly use of Energyn has awarded the 2004 Innovation Prize' for the World's first one handed gas refuelling nozzle for cars to Witten.
News from Witt Gas Techniques ( 6 January 2005)
Automated Bagging System Inegrates Flour Operation
User Application Article A high speed K1000 carousel bag filling system supplied by Chronos Richardson, is helping Nelstrops meet growing customer expectations for its range of flours at Albion Mills.
News from Chronos Richardson ( 6 January 2005)
Rockware Demonstrates Green Achievements
A year after it received the coveted Queens Award for Enterprise: Sustainable Development, glass manufacturer, Rockware Glass, has again been singled out for its environmental achievements.
News from Rockware Glass ( 6 January 2005)
Permanent Brand Counterfeiting Safeguard
Sherwood Technology's Datalase, the colour change technique is being used in the fight against brand counterfeiting.
News from DataLase ( 6 January 2005)
Parts Counting Meets EU Directive
Industrial weighing specialist Weightron Bilanciai is introducing its range of CPE parts counting terminals.
News from Weightron Bilanciai ( 6 January 2005)
Report shows small U S manufacturers can compete
Free report shows how smaller companies can not only keep present levels of production, but to step ahead of overseas industry's low-cost labor production capability.
News from EcoMatrix ( 5 January 2005)
Simulate, evaluate sheet metal components
A powerful blank development, blank nesting, and material cost optimization software is designed for the evaluation of sheet metal components and uses a fully parametric forming simulation.
News from Forming Technologies ( 5 January 2005)
Non-contact safety switch has high integrity
Jokab Safety have been awarded an IP69K specification for its Eden E safety switches, which are a high integrity version of the standard Eden switches and are enclosed in a polypropen covering.
News from Jokab Safety UK ( 5 January 2005)
Corner former avoids welding and finishing
Using fixed tooling, a corner forming machine forms corners at high production rates without using welding, so no surface finishing is required and over 500 panels can be produced in one shift.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 5 January 2005)
Flexible punching line works on coiled stock
A flexible punching unit that operates in 2-, 4- or 6-axis can be combined with cold roll forming to produce trays, racking, purloins and frames directly from coiled metals stock.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 5 January 2005)
Specialist cladding solves submarine problem
User Application Article Arc Energy Resources has recently completed the weld overlay cladding of hull penetrator inserts destined for the Royal Navy's Astute submarine being built by BAE Marine Systems at Barrow-in-Furness.
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 5 January 2005)
Floor scales are ideal for weighing in food plants
Constructed in AISI 304 stainless steel, a range of one-piece, robust floor scales, with capacities from 600 to 3000kg, are suitable for weighing in harsh washdown environments.
News from Weightron Bilanciai ( 5 January 2005)
Magnetically coupled pumps avoid downtime
Magnetically coupled external gear pumps eliminate pulsating flow, vapour locking and potential lengthy downtimes as experienced with piston and diaphragm pumps.
News from Tuthill Pump Group ( 5 January 2005)
Servo worm gearboxes offer high accuracy
Right-angled servo worm gearboxes meet the demands of the broadest possible range of servo drive applications, offering high levels of accuracy and performance. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain ( 5 January 2005)
Line-feed fastener and tool stocking makes savings
User Application Article Latest line-feed stocking system with wireless communication has delivered substantial savings in administration costs and staff time at a UK market leading static holiday home manufacturer.
News from Serco Ryan ( 5 January 2005)
Polyamide use reduces miniature valves' cost
Measuring just 10mm wide, miniature sub-base mounted valves have achieved a cost reduction of almost 50%, as a result of using polyamide in valve construction.
News from Asco Numatics ( 5 January 2005)
Soft starter range has simplified programming
Soft starter for motors is said to be as easy to program as a mobile telephone and and incorporates fieldbus communication and advanced motor protection functions.
News from ABB Automation Technologies ( 5 January 2005)
Camtek becomes Solid Edge Voyager Partner
Camtek has joined the Solid Edge Voyager Partner program, with its PEPS CADCAM suite being classed within the Manufacturing category and will lead to more tightly integrated systems.
News from Camtek ( 5 January 2005)
CAD/CAM provider announces record sales
Camtek have announced sales for 2004 were greatly increased and had been boosted in November by the best monthly sales turnover for four years, thanks to continued product enhancement.
News from Camtek ( 5 January 2005)
Plano to acquire Tecnomatic Technologies equity
Tecnomatix Technologies, a leader in MPM, has entered into a definitive agreement for all of its outstanding equity to be acquired by Plano, Texas-based UGS, a leading global provider of PLM software.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 5 January 2005)
Acoustic panels reduce airborne noise
Acoustic isolation system that reduces airborne noise in in dustrial environments is supplied in easy to install panels and can reduce noise levels by up to 25 decibels. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 5 January 2005)
Hardcoated polyester film can be laser cut
User Application Article A hardcoated, textured polyester film is helping a leading Italian manufacturer to cut keypads using the latest laser technology, instead of conventional die cutting. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype ( 5 January 2005)
DWGEditor for SolidWorks 2005 software
CADopia has entered into a strategic partnership with SolidWorks Corporation to develop solutions for helping 2D users embrace 3D mechanical design software.
News from CADopia ( 5 January 2005)
UGS to Acquire Tecnomatix
UGS to Accelerate Deployment of Integrated Manufacturing Solutions as Part of Product Lifecycle Management
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 5 January 2005)
Flexible ERP Launch by Industry Specialist
Leading apparel and textile IT systems vendor, XeBusiness, has announced the launch of the new version of its flagship product Xe-ERP.
News from XeBusiness ( 5 January 2005)
Getting stuck with viscosity
The essential guide to viscosity measurement "More Solutions to Sticky Problems" is available free of charge on request from Brookfield.
News from Brookfield Viscometers ( 5 January 2005)
Switches protect operators
User Application Article Atlas slitters are enclosed in a Satech perimeter guard fencing system, which is fitted with between five and ten doors and every door is fitted with a Schmersal AZM415 safety door switch.
News from Schmersal UK ( 5 January 2005)
Holograms Break Size And Speed Barriers
British hologram specialists, Spatial Imaging has claimed a 'quantum leap' in holographic technology with its Lightspeed DHP (digital hologram printer).
News from Spatial Imaging ( 5 January 2005)
Rubber sheeting found by metal detectors
E-Components and Chains is launching Detectamet metal detectable rubber sheeting.
News from E-Components and Chains ( 5 January 2005)
Multi-communicative device controls all plant
'Sentus' is a multi-communicative device with a 200 point per board (Cost EUR 700) to control any equipment, service or plant, across all transmission mediums (GPRS-GSM-Cat 5-infra-red).
News from Control Matters ( 4 January 2005)
UV-curable adhesive/coating is optically clear
A one component, optically clear, non-yellowing UV curable polymer is a 100% reactive system that produces tough, durable bonds and does not contain any solvents or other volatiles. Brochure Available
News from Master Bond ( 4 January 2005)
Rubber sheeting is metal detectable
Rubber sheeting that is designed for use on machinery throughout the food and pharmaceutical industries is detectable should small portions accidentally end up in a product.
News from E-Components and Chains ( 4 January 2005)
Precision slides offer high load capacity
A set of slides that feature precision-machined high capacity TC fluoropolymer composite bearings and provide high load capacities have a very compact design and long lengths.
News from PHD ( 4 January 2005)
Laser welding will make aircraft lighter
Technical Background Article The main focus of laser welding aircraft structures is on the development and testing of new plant concepts, two-sided-simultaneous laser welding and on welding in areas with restricted access.
News from Schuler Systems ( 4 January 2005)
High speed laser cutting of large sheets
Latest laser cutting and profiling system that can handle material up to 4m x 2m offers increased cutting and positioning speeds during profiling coupled with high precision.
News from Bystronic Laser AG ( 4 January 2005)
Robust MMA inverters are light weight
Latest developments made to a range of MMA electrode inverters include an extremely robust housing, yet an individual inverter weighs only 4.8kg and complies with class IP23.
News from Rehm GmbH u Co. KG ( 4 January 2005)
Systems offered for forming high-strength steels
User Application Article Through the hot forming process, high-strength steels gain higher rigidity and good forming characteristics can be combined with high rigidity levels during the cooling process.
News from Schuler Systems ( 4 January 2005)
Forging relationships with India's universities
Coware forges relationships with premier universities in India to accelerate research and development in ESL tools and methodologies.
News from CoWare ( 4 January 2005)
Promo Lager Can's Pearl-Like Silver Ink
User Application Article Scottish and Newcastle, one of Europe's leading brewers, has launched a 50cl aluminium promotional can from Crown for its Kronenbourg 1664 brand.
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. ( 4 January 2005)
Crown Take Controlling Stake In Closure Firm
Crown Zeller USA, an affiliate of Crown Holdings has purchased 49 per cent of Torres and Towers, LLC, a privately held, certified minority-owned enterprise located in Hazleton, Pennsylvania (USA).
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. ( 4 January 2005)
Global Network Provides 700K Gift Packs
User Application Article Professional Packaging Services (PPS), has used its network of offices and partners around the world to provide a range of packaging for Boots' No.7 range.
News from Professional Packaging Services ( 4 January 2005)
Label Software Passes Microsoft Tests
Sato UK's Label Gallery software, used in its range of label print and apply systems, has passed software giant Microsoft's 'Designed for Windows' testing programme.
News from SATO (UK) ( 4 January 2005)
Zippers Boost Pack Appearance And Performance
User Application Article Perdue Farms has enhanced the packaging for its Short Cuts fully cooked carved chicken and turkey strips by incorporating a new zipper from Zip-Pak.
News from Zip-Pak ( 4 January 2005)
Comasec launches Comabox
Hand protection experts Comasec have launched the very latest in hand protection stock management systems in the shape of its unique Comabox.
News from Marigold Industrial ( 4 January 2005)
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