News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 July
to Saturday 9 July 2005
UK Manufacturing Excellence Awards announced
JohnsonDiversey was named overall winner in the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2005 by demonstrating world class performance in all areas of its manufacturing operation.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 8 July 2005)
Stronger, complex moulds laser-sintered faster
User Application Article Tooling such as injection and blow moulds can now be built with laser-sintering from CAD models in 20 micron thick layers of powder, rather than the previous limit of 50 micron layers.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Tool and die apprentices' efforts rewarded
Paul Jones, Jamie Griffiths and Robert Williams, of FSG Tool and Die have all won national recognition for their skills and achievements at the UK's GTMA Apprentice of the Year awards.
News from GTMA ( 8 July 2005)
Monitor fastener integrity during working life
As well as improving safety and giving the operator peace of mind, using truload fastener monitoring system saves money by reducing downtime and improving maintenance.
News from Scana UK ( 8 July 2005)
Checkweigher enables data archiving with USB stick
Checkweigher is configured to save all records in its internal memory, so users need no longer have any concerns about data security or integrity. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK ( 8 July 2005)
Datums around pallets calculated quickly
Software package that calculates a datum or co-ordinate point around a pallet as it indexes makes it quick, accurate and easy to calculate datums for work offset positions.
News from Forelink ( 8 July 2005)
Gearboxes offer fretting-free torque transfer
Lubricated for life, compact, rigid and maintenance-free gearboxes offer fretting-free torque transfer using a friction locked fit between shaft and bevel gear. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks ( 8 July 2005)
Compressed air unit dries under caps
Re-designed compressed air dryer provides a greater choice such as ideal for drying under crown caps or screw caps as well as the tops and necks of bottles and jars. Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 8 July 2005)
Digital thermometers work two years without stop
A range of Digital Thermometers employ low power microprocessor electronics to supply two year continuous operation from 2 x 1.5V AA batteries.
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 8 July 2005)
Mercia Systems teams up with Tantec
Mercia Systems has signed an exclusive agreement with Danish company Tantec, which is a manufacturer of treatment systems to the plastics and rubber industries.
News from Mercia Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Tube forming improved by emulsion filtration
User Application Article System that uses sub-micron filtration of ferrous particulate without incurring any significant pressure drop has improved cleanliness levels - and quality - in a tube mill.
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Italian foundries select simulation software
Based on proven Finite Element technology, casting process simulation software enables foundrymen to rapidly evaluate mold design effects and allow early process decisions.
News from ESI Group ( 8 July 2005)
Low-cost digital servos are higher powered
Low-cost digital servo-drives offer time- and cost-saving features that include Smart Encoder feedback to automatically set up the drive and support for absolute encoders.
News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA ( 8 July 2005)
Hydraulics products meet ATEX Directive
Industrial hydraulics users are assured of the compliance of Rexroth products with the technical documentation and the requirements laid down in the EU Directive.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 8 July 2005)
Profibus sets up 'Research and Education' group
'Research and Education' working group to strengthen co-operation of Profibus with universities and technical colleges to improve teaching of automation technologies PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
News from Profibus Group ( 8 July 2005)
Low-cost cable carrier offers low noise
Cable carrier features a short pitch design, which provides a smooth, quiet operation and low vibration levels, even at high speeds, and provides fast, easy installation. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK ( 8 July 2005)
Heavier duty VMCs tailored to user needs
Having the advantage of a wide cast iron column and base, VMCs offer a choice of table sizes, spindle options and tool changer specifications for heavier duty milling. Brochure Available
News from Dugard ( 8 July 2005)
Palletising robot handles up to 40kg payloads
Fast, flexible and user-friendly medium payload, high-speed palletising robot with 40kg payload is suitable for virtually any packaging or handling task. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics ( 8 July 2005)
Automotive con-rod and cap broaches offered
Full range of half round and surface broaching tools for automotive connecting rod and caps are provided by a company that also offers a broach re-grinding and re-manufacturing service.
News from Steelmans Broaches Pte ( 8 July 2005)
XYZ Machine Tools appoints Export sales director
Bob Massam has joined XYZ Machine Tools, the leading distributor of CNC machine tools to the UK market, in the newly created role of Export Sales Director. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 July 2005)
Manual/CNC centre lathe has large spindle bore
Manual/CNC lathe has a large 104mm spindle bore, which combined with a 560mm swing over bed and a choice of 1000mm, 1750mm or 3000mm between centres, offers maximum flexibility. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 July 2005)
Five-axis option reduces mini-mill set-up times
A trunnion table fitted to 'Mini-Mills' and VMCs' existing table is interfaced with the CNC to provide a simultaneous five-axis capability for five-side machining work and complex geometric forms. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 8 July 2005)
HMI has object-based programming
Latest human machine interface terminals with object-based programming offer input through a resistive touch-screen providing very high resolution.
News from QSI Europe ( 8 July 2005)
Real time stress analysis
User Application Article AVT has a relationship with JCB, working with the company's own in-house research and development team to provide outsourced structural monitoring and fatigue analysis services. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 8 July 2005)
Charities get free management advice
The Cranfield Trust offers free management consultancy advice to charities throughout the UK, the value of which is put at £1.4million to the voluntary sector each year.
News from Cranfield School of Management ( 8 July 2005)
Autodesk Honours Synergis Technologies
Autodesk Honours Synergis Technologies as a Top-Performing Channel Partner with Exclusive Platinum Club Award
News from Synergis Engineering Design Solutions ( 8 July 2005)
PDM Developer to Speak at SolidWorks Conferences
Synergis Software to Present "Simple, Powerful PDM for SolidWorks in a Production Environment"
News from Synergis Software ( 8 July 2005)
300,000th Internet user for web2CAD
Web2CAD TraceParts registers its 300,000th Internet user - The combination of powerPARTS and TraceParts has given rise to one of the leading parts libraries
News from TraceParts ( 8 July 2005)
Scan2CAD aids in new St Louis Zoo metal sculpture
User Application Article Paley Studios have used Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software to turn hundreds of scanned paper profiles of animals and plants into AutCAD files for a giant new steel sculpture
News from Softcover International ( 8 July 2005)
Westermo modems control electricity network
User Application Article Westermo GSM modems help remote control electricity networks
News from Westermo Data Communications ( 8 July 2005)
Users of CAM software meet
Delcam will hold the 2005 ArtCAM User Group Meeting from 28th-30th September at the Double Tree Castle Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 8 July 2005)
Real time insight into chemical reactions
Mettler Toledo is holding an application seminar focusing on the technologies required to develop robust crystallisation processes as well as investigating the effect of process control parameters. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 8 July 2005)
Monitor for chloride in catalytic reformers
Molecular Analytics has introduced the ProSentry-IMS analyzer to monitor for chloride in catalytic reformers.
News from Molecular Analytics ( 8 July 2005)
Photochemical organic contamination analyzer
The POC analyzer effectively and continuously monitors photochemical organic contamination, such as non-methane hydrocarbons and siloxanes, and provides real-time contamination results.
News from Molecular Analytics ( 8 July 2005)
Honey quality control with ion chromotography
User Application Article Honey is composed primarily of the simple sugars glucose and fructose - known as mono-saccharides - and then a further 17 to 20% of water. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 July 2005)
Determination of iron in boiler waters
User Application Article Iron in power station boiler waters can be a common problem with dark coloured deposits formed. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 July 2005)
Analytical solution for sodium analysis
In May 2003, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced guidelines on maximum recommended salt intakes for children. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 8 July 2005)
Aerosol particle sensor offers value
Particle Measuring Systems has introduced the RNet, an aerosol particle sensor providing outstanding lifetime value.
News from Particle Measuring Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Environmental Monitor for new GTP/FDA Standards
Due to an increased level of activity within cell and tissue therapy labs, the FDA is now mandating in 21 CFR 1271 that such establishments must monitor their environmental conditions.
News from Particle Measuring Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Automated parts cleanliness testing station
Particle Measuring Systems has introduced the Surfex -300, a parts cleanliness testing station for 300 mm wafer box applications.
News from Particle Measuring Systems ( 8 July 2005)
ISO 14001 Certification reaches halfway stage
User Application Article The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has reached the halfway stage of its Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 certification programme, a project shared with SGS. Brochure Available
News from SGS ( 8 July 2005)
Facade maintenance made easier and safer
When it comes to facade preservation, the advice from Sheffield-based working at height specialist, The Access Group is straightforward: work with the experts.
News from Access Group ( 8 July 2005)
Control units operate in hazardous dusts
Control units are designed for use in areas where combustible dusts are a hazard and such areas include mills, malting plants and milk powder manufacturing facilities.
News from Stahl ( 7 July 2005)
Adjustable tablet carousel supports analyser
Adjustable tablet carousel accessory for use with a near-infrared analyser product line provides a flexible, cost-effective tool for the analysis of different sized tablets.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific ( 7 July 2005)
SME awards fellowship to Cardiff engineer
For bringing many new technical services to industry, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, USA, has made Professor Duc Trong Pham, Cardiff University, UK, a Fellow.
News from Manufacturing Engineering Centre ( 7 July 2005)
Sheet metal CAD/CAM developer has 5000 users
During the second quarter of 2005, Spanish sheet metal CAD/CAM developer Lantek have reached the 'milestone' figure of 5.000 customers - spread across 76 countries.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions ( 7 July 2005)
100 thermography users attend user group
Nearly 100 delegates attended the inaugural meeting of the Infrared Camera User Group organised by FLIR Systems that brought together thermography professionals from all sectors. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 7 July 2005)
'Health check' service keeps machines 'in trim'
A new geometric 'health check' service for machine tools has been launched in the UK to enable users to get the best possible performance out of their machines.
News from Chiron Werke UK ( 7 July 2005)
'Store-to-saw' systems report 60% gains
'Cassette' storage and combined 'store-to-saw' systems have brought dramatic 60% improvement in machine processing efficiencies and significant gains in production and logistics.
News from Kaltenbach ( 7 July 2005)
PC data acquisition has powerful software
PC-based flexible modular system can capture data reliably at high speeds from a many channels and its dual-save feature transfers all acquired data onto a Compact Flash card.
News from Yokogawa UK ( 7 July 2005)
Tug pushes heavy loads safer than forklift
User Application Article A tug enables one operator to easily move loaded bogies between work stations and is much safer than trying to do this by hand or trying to use a forktruck as a towing vehicle.
News from Nu-Star Material Handling ( 7 July 2005)
Blind insert fasteners avoid failures
User Application Article A change over to the superior performance of blind insert fasteners has meant that a supplier of fuel bladder tanks no longer has production problems with insert failure.
News from Rivetnut Technology Systems ( 7 July 2005)
Special grip used for webbing tensile testing
Heavy duty split bollard grips designed for performing tensile tests on webbing, belts, lashings, harnesses and textiles, prevent any stress build up and damage to samples.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 7 July 2005)
Vero has formed a Chinese support operation
CAD/CAM software developer Vero International Software has formed a Chinese sales and technical support operation in addition to opening a dedicated Vero office in Shanghai.
News from Vero International Software ( 7 July 2005)
Vero to show developments at Chinese show
There is a major focus on the mould and die design and manufacturing next Chinese machine tool exhibition, which is why Vero will be presenting software developments there.
News from Vero International Software ( 7 July 2005)
Small-size toolholders meet high-speed demands
Additional toolholders and extensions meet the growing demand for high-speed tools in smaller sizes, designed to enhance quality and throughput in high-production environments.
News from Command Tooling Systems ( 7 July 2005)
Budget priced manual machine tools make debut
Manual machine tools remain popular in training organisations and maintenance departments, for which a range of budget priced turret mills, lathes and grinding machines is available. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 7 July 2005)
CNC bridge mills cater for large components
Ideally suited to light and medium duty metal cutting applications, CNC bridge mills are designed to offer an economical alternative to routers and large milling machines. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 7 July 2005)
Tool and die winning apprentices
Paul Jones, Jamie Griffiths and Robert Williams, of FSG Tool and Die, based in Pontypridd, all won national recognition for their skills and achievements at the GTMA Apprentice of the Year awards.
News from FSG Tool and Die ( 7 July 2005)
MIL 8.0 has arrived
Latest Matrox Imaging Library (MIL) release integrates feature-based OCR module and many other additions and enhancements Brochure Available
News from Matrox Imaging ( 7 July 2005)
Real Time Traceability in Microbiology
User Application Article Real Time Traceability in Microbiology at Westward Laboratories Cornwall Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 7 July 2005)
Seamless CAD/ERP Solution
User Application Article Seamless CAD/ERP Solution to Create Improved Data Transfer Benefits
News from K3 Business Technology Group ( 7 July 2005)
UGS Expands Relationship with Microsoft
UGS Expands Relationship with Microsoft to Develop Comprehensive New Integration Between Teamcenter and Microsoft Business Solutions
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 7 July 2005)
Low cost, compact 1.8GHz phase noise tester
Aeroflex brings high performance phase noise testing capability into a new era with the PN8000, a low cost automated phase noise test system.
News from Aeroflex ( 7 July 2005)
Solution for all water testing laboratories
Technical Background Article Laboratories as well as new facilities being commissioned can benefit the most by installing a new configuration of the very successful Matrix LIMS product, called 'Neptune'. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 7 July 2005)
Consistometer measures viscous materials
The Bostwick Consistometer is in use throughout the world to to determine the consistency of viscous materials by measuring the distance that the material flows under its own weight.
News from Christison Particle Technologies ( 7 July 2005)
Remote head, progressive scan, monochrome camera
User Application Article The new CV-A436 remote head camera from JAI is the latest in the popular 'A' series of machine vision cameras. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 7 July 2005)
Optimization of mixing processes
Recently three complete new mixing concepts have been added to compliment NovAseptic's established range of GMP mixers, these being the Upstream mixer, High Shear mixer and High Shear Inline mixer.
News from Millipore (NovAseptic Products) ( 7 July 2005)
Spreadsheet risks explored in presentation
Smarttech Consulting Services' Director, Adrian Carter, will be presenting a paper at the 6th Annual European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group Conference.
News from Smarttech Consulting Services ( 7 July 2005)
Measuring option for machines
Digimeas software can measure the main geometric elements and create the relationship between Xystum XSM machines.
News from Xystum ( 7 July 2005)
Stretchwrapper Pays For Itself At Envelope Firm
User Application Article When Chapman Envelopes reviewed its company's stretch wrapping equipment, he found that one of the machines was over 15 years old, beginning to show signs of age and was becoming problematic.
News from Aetna UK ( 7 July 2005)
Acquisitions, New Machines Boost Domino's Profits
Domino Printing Sciences has announced an increase in gross profits, which are up to 49.7 per cent from 49.1 per cent.
News from Domino Printing Sciences plc ( 7 July 2005)
Saudi Microwave Ready Meals Opportunity Seized
User Application Article When a Saudi Arabian businessman decided to get involved in the ready meals industry for the first time he realised that he would need expert advice.
News from Packaging Automation ( 7 July 2005)
Sulo Takes Sales In-House And Drives UK Growth
Sulo, the supplier of wheeled waste containers, is setting up a dedicated UK operation to handle sales of its packaging products.
News from Sulo MGB ( 7 July 2005)
Healthy Chinese Ready Meals' High Performance Pack
User Application Article In response to increasing awareness of the benefits of a healthier diet, Oriental Express Frozen Foods (OEFF) has launched 'China Light' - a low fat, low calorie Chinese ready meal range.
News from Sharp Interpack ( 7 July 2005)
Packing Systems Sustain Gourmet Meals Growth
User Application Article Continuous growth, built on a reputation for innovation in frozen gourmet meals, sparked a Northampton (UK) company's search for a plant and equipment partner it could trust.
News from Ulma Packaging ( 7 July 2005)
Poultry package benefits from Cryovac
The Cryovac Saddle Pack-Style Poultry Package provides benefits for retailers and consumers
News from Sealed Air ( 7 July 2005)
Innovations in vehicle interior lighting
Labcraft has come up with more innovative ideas to help make it easier for fleet managers to ensure that the lighting levels in their vehicle interiors meet those set by the HSE.
News from Labcraft ( 7 July 2005)
Cutting the cost of changing lightbulbs
How much does it cost to change a light bulb? For leasing companies the answer is nothing - provided you have internal Labcraft Lights fitted in your vehicles.
News from Labcraft ( 7 July 2005)
PET, PP preforms production systems are flexible
Small series with quick changes, frequent design changes and independence in preform production are the main arguments for a high degree of flexibility of preform units.
News from Arburg ( 6 July 2005)
Pollard beats Mori Seiki UK sales target
During the Grand Opening of Mori Seiki's Paris Technology Centre, Simon Pollard received the Diamond award for exceeding 2004 sales targets in the UK by nearly 30%. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 6 July 2005)
Micro-stepping drives offer servo performance
Micro-stepping drives offer true, servo-like performance at lower cost than conventional servo drives, and industry-standard communications for single or multi-axis applications.
News from Inmoco ( 6 July 2005)
Rugby Mayor opens advanced ceramics factory
Morgan Advanced Ceramics' new multi-million pound manufacturing facility in Rugby, UK, was opened in June by the Mayor of Rugby, Councillor Richard Lane.
News from Morgan Technical Ceramics ( 6 July 2005)
MIG welding wire basket reduces downtime
For use with OK Autrod 12.51 wire, ESAB has introduced an adaptorless A-Basket that an save both change-over time and downtime, while also improving environmental practice. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 6 July 2005)
French slewing rings are available in UK
The NBC Group has acquired the distribution rights for the United Kingdom and Ireland for slewing ring bearings manufactured by BRB Technologies of France.
News from NBC Group ( 6 July 2005)
Storage system saves space at the shears
Stock storage system can sit next to a punching and shearing system so that the flat steel can be stored in a structured way and on a relative small floor surface.
News from Voortman Automatisering BV ( 6 July 2005)
Forklift driver access system saves GBP 20,000
A driver access control system on a fleet of forktrucks - with the recently introduced collision monitoring option - has saved of GBP 20,000 in damage over a year.
News from Actiserve (UK) ( 6 July 2005)
ARRK expands engineering services through MSK
ARRK Product Development Group has made further investment in the UK with the 100% purchase of the Engineering and Technical Staffing Service businesses of MSX International UK.
News from Arrk PDG ( 6 July 2005)
Ceramic servo motors offer more accuracy
A novel 'ceramic servo motor' range - in terms of pricing - is at the same level as a microstepping drive package but has greater accuracy without any rotary screw drive parts.
News from Micromech ( 6 July 2005)
Light curtains designed for pallet logisitcs
Because there are no muting lamps to maintain, an access-point light curtain system offers greater reliability, improved protection, reduced installation cost and reduced downtime.
News from Sick (UK) ( 6 July 2005)
Customising hazardous area electrical equipment
Customised EExe junction box or control units - machined to the requirements of the user, but to the extent that hazardous area regulations allow - is a service offered by MGB.
News from MGB Electrical ( 6 July 2005)
Make spur connections easily and quickly
Isolated strips and blocks are designed to enable connection of additional wires without cutting the main conductor and allow spur connections to be made quickly and easily.
News from Camden Electronics ( 6 July 2005)
User-friendly production control frees resources
User Application Article Production control software for SMEs is very logical and user-friendly, says a user, and gives us full visibility and traceability of production and we have freed up resources in many areas.
News from Trakking ( 6 July 2005)
Easy-installation panel boards are flexible
Moulded case circuit breaker panel boards provide a flexible solution to a wide range of distribution requirements up to 800A and have been tested by ASTA to BS EN 60439-1.
News from Moeller Electric ( 6 July 2005)
Steel belt ensures pouch-location accuracy
User Application Article A machine that adds a cap while forming the pouch - and then fills the pouch through the cap - has an integrated steel belt system to provide accurate positioning.
News from Belt Technologies Europe ( 6 July 2005)
Robotic vision reduces faulty parts' shipping
User Application Article Automotive parts manufacturer used two robotic vision sensor inspection systems to rapidly reduce faulty parts delivered to customers to 40 ppm, and investment amortised in six months.
News from Cognex UK ( 6 July 2005)
CAD/CAM software prices reduced by up to 50%
Software company has announced two price promotions on innovative, automated CAD/CAM software products for prismatic and multi-surface milling and moulding tool design.
News from PTC, Parametric Technology (UK) ( 6 July 2005)
V2 of Enterprise 2 Factory Floor
Enterprise 2 Factory Floor Adds Major New Features and a New HMI Builder Application
News from Starthis ( 6 July 2005)
Trillium Software Receives Positive Rating
Harte-Hanks Trillium Software Receives Positive Rating in Latest Data Quality Technology Report
News from Trillium Software ( 6 July 2005)
Jordan, Jones and Goulding Wins 2005 BE Award
F Wayne Hill Water Resources Center Named Top Project in "Plant: 3D Modeling" Category
News from Bentley Systems ( 6 July 2005)
Utah Dept of Transportation Wins 2005 BE Award
Electronic Plan Room Named Top Project in "Civil: Managed Environment" Category
News from Bentley Systems ( 6 July 2005)
Paper on Spreadsheets and Sarbanes-Oxley
The Use of Spreadsheets to Enable Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Compliance" at EuSpRIG 2005 in London
News from Smarttech Consulting Services ( 6 July 2005)
Countdown begins to Formula Student 2005
User Application Article Future Budding David Coulthards from 70 worldwide universities are racing against time to finish building a Formula 1 style race-car from scratch
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers ( 6 July 2005)
Hydraulic universal testing system takes 1500kN
Instron, a leading provider of testing equipment designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, has introduced its Satec 1500HDX hydraulic universal testing system.
News from Instron ( 6 July 2005)
Impact tester includes data acquisition
Instron has launched its Dynatup Mini-Tower instrumented impact tester with Impulse data acquisition and analysis system.
News from Instron ( 6 July 2005)
Environmental chambers create extreme conditions
Designed to create environments at the extremes of temperature, the Heatwave series of environmental chambers determine how materials and component will respond under harsh conditions.
News from Instron ( 6 July 2005)
Welding, joining and fabrication show joined
Nexus Media Communications, organisers of Weldex, has announced even more reasons for exhibiting at the UK's leading welding, joining and fabrication exhibition.
News from Nexus Media Communications ( 6 July 2005)
New Sleeves For Contoured Containers At Drinktec
Sleeving specialists Decorative Sleeves and ITW Auto-Sleevea will showcase a range of packaging systems for a variety of drinks products at the Drinktec exhibition.
News from Decorative Sleeves ( 6 July 2005)
Twin Lane Checkweigher Runs At 600 Units Per Min.
Based on its Apex ACW 25 light duty checkweigher, Prins UK has launched the twin lane Apex checkweigher.
News from Prins UK Ltd ( 6 July 2005)
Detectamet plastic clipboard is metal-detectable
E-Components and Chains (ECC) is launching a Detectamet metal-detectable plastic clipboard that comes complete with a stainless steel clip.
News from E-Components and Chains ( 6 July 2005)
'Easy fit' flow switch reduces fitting time
Without the coupling and sealing components: compression fittings or a threaded connection, all that is required is a simple pushfit to insert the 22mm copper pipe into a flow switch.
News from Gentech International ( 5 July 2005)
OK International names Mark Cowell as president
OK International has announced that Mark Cowell, vice president of Engineering at OK has been named president of the company succeeding Michael Gouldsmith. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 5 July 2005)
Wireless safety device monitors individuals
User Application Article To protect workers in a coating operation, a battery manufacturing plant uses a personal wireless safety monitoring system that is flexible, reliable and cost effective.
News from SBES ( 5 July 2005)
Miniature beam couplings are for micro-use
Miniature beam and Oldham couplings suit micro component applications and are offered as standard parts in twenty different body sizes with ODs as small as 9mm and bores as small as 3mm.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co ( 5 July 2005)
Nyquist increases commitment to US machinebuilding
First step in Nyquist's commitment to the US machine building amrket is the appointment of motion conrtol specialist Kevin Steele as consultant while an infrastructure is set up.
News from Nyquist Industrial Control ( 5 July 2005)
Variable speed quickly and easily installed
Variable speed can be quickly and easily installed anywhere to replace mechanical variators without the extra cost and space requirements of an inverter panel.
News from Industrial Motors and Gears ( 5 July 2005)
Reseller agreement signed for PC diagnostics
Sight Systems, manufacturer of industrial computer systems, has recently signed a reseller agreement with Ultra-X (UK) to distribute their PC diagnostic software and hardware.
News from Sight Systems ( 5 July 2005)
Large displays get Profibus DP connectivity
Designed for industrial production environments, large displays for showing production performance such as production rate, efficiency, downtime, etc, have Profibus input.
News from London Electronics ( 5 July 2005)
Cranes treble capacity for steel stock holder
User Application Article Four 30m span portal cranes have helped treble the storage capacity at a UK and ensure that trailers could be loaded and unloaded in one lift to facilitate speed of turnaround.
News from Demag Cranes and Components ( 5 July 2005)
CAM strategy avoids cutting tool breakage
Adaptive trochoidal roughing cutting CAM strategy that eliminates excessive tool loads and the danger of tool breakage when cutting hard materisl will be introduced at EMO, Hannover.
News from Sescoi International ( 5 July 2005)
Develop mobile database collection
A rapid applicatio development tool for mobile database applications lets you develop professional applications for inspection, stock control and workshop management.
News from Mobiforms ( 5 July 2005)
CAD/CAM takes vehicle from prototype to production
User Application Article Automotive plant was able to develop a complete set of tooling using CAD/CAM from a prototype vehicle that had passed all its tests and was ready for mass production. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 5 July 2005)
Neglect 'people changes' and IT will fail
Research shows that over 60% of IT system implementations fail because many organisations neglect the 'organisation and people' changes brought by new technology.
News from Cranfield University ( 5 July 2005)
Extensive service, support offered for lasers
Fully qualified and highly experienced engineers to provide telephone and onsite technical support to laser system users - especially useful for laser systems running on a 24/7 basis. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 5 July 2005)
Switch to CNC makes for an easier life
User Application Article In addition to providing additional metal cutting capacity, first-time CNC installations compensate for lack of CNC experience by using simple English language prompts. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 5 July 2005)
Workholding supplier scores in North America
Pratt Burnerd America is a success story - it has gone from strength to strength and one of the very first employees, B J Lillibridge, has been made vice president/director.
News from Pratt Burnerd International ( 5 July 2005)
Free download demonstrates simplicity of checker
A simple-to-use sensor that can detect the presence of parts and part features, and recognise patterns, eliminates the wiring and mounting complexity of multiple photoelectric sensors.
News from Cognex UK ( 5 July 2005)
Hard turning and grinding transmission shafts
User Application Article An increasing number of features on drive shafts for off-road vehicles are being hard-turned rather than ground to avoid grinder burn and heat cracking on the components.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 5 July 2005)
High speed power chuck is programmable
The production version of a radical new programmable power chuck is equipped with a high ratio gear box that enables it to operate at high spindle speeds and low torque.
News from Pratt Burnerd International ( 5 July 2005)
$11.5m extra taxes recouped using Flynet Viewer.
User Application Article Mobile Wireless Solution enables the collection of millions of unpaid taxes
News from Flynet ( 5 July 2005)
Wide format scanner supported by Scan2CAD
Colortrac SmartLF wide format scanner supported by Scan2CAD
News from Softcover International ( 5 July 2005)
Outstanding first quarter results
Autoscribe has announced outstanding business results for the first quarter of the new financial year based on incoming order volume. Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 5 July 2005)
Enlightened testing ensures compliance
A new electrical safety tester has been introduced to ensure that lighting equipment complies with the Lighting Association's code of practice and international quality standards. Brochure Available
News from Seaward Electronic ( 5 July 2005)
Prototype to production with software
User Application Article Using Delcam software enabled the Lutsk Ukrainian Automotive Plant to develop a complete set of tooling from a prototype vehicle that had passed all its tests and was ready for mass production. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 5 July 2005)
Hard turning and grinding cells
User Application Article At Turner Powertrain Systems, part of Caterpillar's transmission business unit, an increasing number of features on drive shafts for off-road vehicles are being hard-turned rather than ground.
News from Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 5 July 2005)
Function generator offers frequency stability
The TG550 function generator from TTi has been re-engineered to give greater frequency stability and improved sensitivity for the built-in external counter.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) ( 5 July 2005)
Reverse phase chromatography
Method development scientists looking to maximize efficiency and further improve pH stability and column reliability for reverse phase chromatography should look no further.
News from Waters ( 5 July 2005)
Metabonomics biomarker discovery
LC/MS and GC/MS-driven biomarker discovery holds a key to understanding mechanisms of toxicity for the development of new medicines, and the optimization of industrial and agrochemical processes.
News from Waters ( 5 July 2005)
JohnsonDiversey wins MX Awards 2005
JohnsonDiversey has been named overall winner of the government-backed UK Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards 2005.
News from JohnsonDiversey ( 5 July 2005)
Specification team advises on work at height
The Access Group has assembled a specification team to advise architects and designers on work-at-height best practice during the design stage of any new building.
News from Access Group ( 5 July 2005)
Free manual explains application of safety relays
Massive 164-page guide divides applications into four types: emergency stop circuits, safety gate circuits, ESPE (electrosensitive protective equipment) circuits and muting applications.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 4 July 2005)
Monitoring safety relay switches multi-circuits
Category 4 monitoring safety relay provides an easily expandable solution to the problem of switching multi-safety circuits at different voltages from one E-stop.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) ( 4 July 2005)
Linear transfer machines short batches quicker
Linear transfer machining system performs 5.1/2-face machining and combines simultaneous 5-axis machining with a productivity rate some 47% higher than normal machining centres.
News from Mikron Machining Technology ( 4 July 2005)
Proportional valve manifold offers ease of use
DIN rail mountable manifold for use with Watson Smith series of VP12 miniature proportional valves offers ease of use and integration into an air regulation system.
News from Norgren ( 4 July 2005)
Machine interfaces bring faster processing
The faster processing and more memory afforded by 'third generation' machine interfaces translate into quicker screen refreshes and quicker integration with machinery.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 4 July 2005)
Metal detector has a memory function
User Application Article Metal detector has a memory function that allows it to store a number of different settings for different products, and change everything quickly and easily. Brochure Available
News from Eriez Magnetics Europe ( 4 July 2005)
Low profile rodless cylinders save weight too
Rodless cylinders use low profile designs to save space compared to typical rodless cylinders and offer height, length and weight savings of 30% or more.
News from SMC Corporation of America ( 4 July 2005)
Digital torque tester has modular software
Simple, yet comprehensive digital torque tester offers modular software options that enable it to function as a simple readout or as a sophisticated data collector. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 4 July 2005)
Data collection system helps 'tune' factory hourly
User Application Article Comprehensive factory data collection and traceability system provides real time data from every part of factory allowing production to be adjusted and fine tuned on an hourly basis.
News from Stevens Group ( 4 July 2005)
Pneumatics manufacturers to get UK show in 2006
The compressed air and pneumatics industries UK exhibition - AirTech - will be co-located with Drives and Controls, Electrex, MACH, Weldex, Subcon and NEEDS 2006.
News from DFA Media ( 4 July 2005)
Software programs graphical operator interfaces
Idec Electronics has released its WindO/I-NV2 version 2.82, which is the software used to program its family of graphical operator interfaces.
News from IDEC Electronics ( 4 July 2005)
Compact HMIs make entry level control easy
Answering the need for inexpensive operator interfaces for simple machine control, a range of compact HMI displays have controllable backlighting in red, amber or green.
News from Telemecanique ( 4 July 2005)
Hardware wedges suit Mitutoyo gauge input
Hardware wedges for for Mitutoyo gage input and WedgeLink HW for direct RS232 input are simple to use because they are more like a 'plug and play' device and can be customised.
News from MicroRidge Systems ( 4 July 2005)
Managed switches increase network performance
Designed for the toughest industrial environments, Ethernet managed switches ensure the reliability of your network with automatic switchover on detected failure (ring topology). Brochure Available
News from Sixnet ( 4 July 2005)
Southern England sales manager appointed
The Engineering Technology Group, representing Chiron, Nakamura-Tome, Hyfore and Hyformation, has appointed Cliff Gravener as sales manager for Southern England.
News from Engineering Technology Group, The ( 4 July 2005)
Fibre optic sensors have same interface
A family of compact, DIN-rail-mountable fiber optic sensors are available in three distinctly different models and all have the same housing style and interface format.
News from Banner Engineering ( 4 July 2005)
Award highlights hot mill automation project
IAS has won the '2004 National Project Excellence Award in Automation, Control and Instrumentation' for its Advanced Hot Finishing Mill Achieva Setup System Project.
News from Industrial Automation Services ( 4 July 2005)
Solid dosing head dispenses powders precisely
Patented solid dosing head allows accurate and precise dispensing of a wide range of powders, with no prior information about the powder and no teaching of the system. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo ( 4 July 2005)
Torque control calibration/service centre expanded
Crane Electronics has expanded its service and calibration centre, which provides repair and calibration services for both its own and non-Crane torque control products. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics ( 4 July 2005)
Global SS output growth set to continue
Forecast for global stainless steel production in 2005 is 25.3 million tonnes and represents an increase of 3.7%, year on year - generated mostly by the developing nations.
News from MEPS (International) ( 4 July 2005)
Lighter linear actuators move loads at high speeds
High performance linear actuator features a choice of timing belt or rack and pinion drives with plastics or steel guide rollers, for high speed, high precision and high load applications.
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation ( 4 July 2005)
Conduit protects against stray interference
Designed to meet the strictest standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), electrical conduit provide protection from stray interference for food processing.
News from Kopex International ( 4 July 2005)
Buy in sub-assemblies and reduce costs
Technical Background Article In today's increasingly competitive markets, OEMs are reducing production costs by sourcing customised sub-assemblies rather than purchasing individual components, says John McKay.
News from PennEngineering ( 4 July 2005)
Industrial PC has hot swap RAID SATA drives
Incorporating the next generation storage technology, an industrial computer includes two SATA 2.5in drives in a single 3.5in enclosure with a mirror RAID Host adapter to support Hot Swap.
News from Rugged Technologies ( 4 July 2005)
Engineers' input manufactures a sales upturn
User Application Article Ultra Electronics launched an identification badging printer with the help of engineers from Cardiff University, who contributed 3D specialist modelling, FEA and prototyping techniques.
News from Manufacturing Engineering Centre ( 4 July 2005)
Hot SS fittings resist heat and chemicals
To answer constantly increasing industry requests for fittings that offer better heat and chemical resistance, one touch, stainless steel fittings have been introduced.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 July 2005)
Exporting electricals/electronics to Mexico
Many electrical and electronic products in Mexico must comply with Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM) standards and the NOM Mark is checked for at the Mexican border.
News from TUV Rheinland UK ( 4 July 2005)
Machine tool builder expands technical support
Machine tool builder Holroyd has expanded its technical support team and introduced a new product-wide support structure to help users get the best in terms of performance, reliability.
News from Holroyd ( 4 July 2005)
2mm connector reliable under extreme conditions
The CMM 220 system available from In2Connect is a low cost, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), 2mm pitch connector with reliability under even the most extreme environmental conditions.
News from In2Connect ( 4 July 2005)
C A Design Services named as Plotstream reseller
UK based C A Design Services named as sole Plotstream reseller outside North America
News from C A Design Services ( 4 July 2005)
Operator Interface software upgrade now available
Idec Electronics have announced the release of WindO/I-NV2 version 2.82; the software used to program their family of graphical operator interfaces.
News from IDEC Electronics ( 4 July 2005)
Affordable vision speaks in real time
The power of the ubiquitous PC was put to the test recently when a Scorpion Vision Profile was created that output data in real time to an Excel spreadsheet.
News from Digital Inspection Systems ( 4 July 2005)
Sales manager relieves the pressure
Elfab, Europe's leading manufacturer of pressure-relief systems, has appointed George Gallantree as its Territory Sales Manager for Northern France and Spain.
News from Elfab ( 4 July 2005)
Vehicle crash testing improved
The SmartCrash digital measuring system introduced by Kistler in 2004 is used to measure forces in up to three directions during vehicle crash testing.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 4 July 2005)
Dead-leg free divert valve provides flexibility
The NovAseptic dead-leg free divert valve is becoming the preferred choice for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies who require minimum product hold-up, fast heat-up time and minimum downtime.
News from Millipore (NovAseptic Products) ( 4 July 2005)
Cartesian robot business transfers
Toshiba Machine has agreed and signed a contract with the Shibaura Mechatronics for the transfer of its Cartesian robot business to Toshiba Machine. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 4 July 2005)
Gore-Tex, flameproof uniforms for fire fighters
User Application Article Vienna airport's fire fighting services wears overalls equipped with GORE-TEX Airlock technology from W L Gore and Associates and a flameproof PBI Gold face fabric from Celanese Advanced Materials.
News from Gore and Associates ( 4 July 2005)
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