News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 September
to Saturday 6 October 2007
Tight-tolerance cutting for aerospace sector
User Application Article Tight-tolerance cutting for the aerospace industry and beyond is provided by two Jet Edge High Rail Gantry waterjet systems, for Pegasus Northwest, a Boeing-certified abrasive waterjet cutting firm,
News from Jet Edge ( 4 October 2007)
Instrument maintenance programs packaged
An integrated package of solution services from Yokogawa Electric, the Lifecycle Management Program, optimises maintenance by tailoring it to the customer's equipment lifecycle.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 4 October 2007)
Measurement and quality in the laboratory
LGC has introduced LGC Standards, a global 'one stop shop' for laboratory quality and measurement that includes reference material distribution, proficiency testing and analytical quality training.
News from LGC ( 4 October 2007)
Multispectral cameras combine visible, IR imaging
Available in both CameraLink (AD-080 CL) and GigE (AD-080 GE) versions, two-chip JAI multispectral cameras are now available from Firstsight Vision. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 October 2007)
Tilting coil loader for 300 or 500mm coils
A brand new tilting coil loader from Rotobloc-PSP is available in two versions for loading 300mm wide 3,000kg and 500mm wide 5,000 kg coils.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 4 October 2007)
Plant information management system ordered
User Application Article An InFusion-based plant information management system (PIMS) for the refining and petrochemical complex of Petro Rabigh in saudi Arabia has been awarded to Invensys Process Systems.
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 4 October 2007)
Electric actuators ideal for OEM applications
In a variety of 'switch test' applications, SMAC claims that its Electric Actuators are ideal for OEMs. Brochure Available
News from SMAC Europe ( 4 October 2007)
Mobile yard ramp for materials recovery facility
User Application Article Veolia Environmental Services' 175 hectare integrated waste management site in Rainham, Essex, has benefited from a Thorworld Industries mobile yard ramp.
News from Thorworld Industries ( 4 October 2007)
Clamping performance with small cross section
When used with Makro Grip vices, the Lang Grip-Fix system provides a method of achieving optimum clamping performance on the smallest cross section of material.
News from Thame Workholding ( 4 October 2007)
Diverse range of water monitors
Benefits for the paper and board industry are claimed by Analytical Technology for its diverse range of water monitors. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 4 October 2007)
Forming tools range expanded
The new A-Plus Series of forming tools from Wilson Tool International has extended the maximum size of forms possible in Trumpf-style tooling.
News from Wilson Tool International ( 4 October 2007)
Complete PC in palm-sized housing
A complete PC in a tiny, palm-sized 115 x 115 x 35mm housing, designed for applications where raw processing power is not required, the EPC-200 has been launched by BVM.
News from BVM ( 3 October 2007)
Fastening uses plastic and steel in one part
User Application Article A part of Gulmay Medical's Xstrahl 100 X-Ray Therapy equipment has used a fastening from Norse Precision Castings that employs magnets embedded into the cold poured rigid polyurethane.
News from Norse Precision Castings ( 3 October 2007)
Sand casting for panel and enclosure design
Norse Precision Castings offers panel and enclosure design using sand casting, utilising the characteristics of aluminium that allow complex three dimensional shapes.
News from Norse Precision Castings ( 3 October 2007)
Field rugged cable includes Fieldbus versions
The DataCELL Field rugged cable product line has been extended to include a CC-Link, high-flex-life mid ODVA DeviceNet.
News from Northwire ( 3 October 2007)
Pull-wire, emergency-stop switches
Pull-wire, emergency-stop switches and wire-tensioning devices for safety-oriented applications make up the new range from Schmersal.
News from Schmersal UK ( 3 October 2007)
Instrument and control award for manufacturer
Presented for technological accomplishments disclosed during the previous five calendar years, the SICE Technology Award has been received by Yokogawa Electric.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 2 October 2007)
Integrated board three-axis servo drive
Motion Control products has launched the BRD-WHI three-axis drive from Elmo, an integrated board for X, Y, Z applications.
News from Motion Control Products ( 2 October 2007)
Wheel-end for commercial vehicles
An advanced wheel-end for commercial vehicles, called the ModulD, has been developed in a joint project including SKF UK. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 October 2007)
CAM system offers precise advantages
User Application Article Innovative Precision has added Delcam's FeatureCAM CAM system, giving the company several advantages in its high-precision, quick-turnaround work. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 October 2007)
Positioner package for fast response times
A new positioner package which facilitates exact positioning with fast response times has been introduced by valve specialist Samson Controls.
News from Samson Controls ( 2 October 2007)
Heavy pair of wormwheel gearboxes made
User Application Article A UK company has manufacturued the heaviest pair of wormwheel gearboxes in its history - each weighs 25 tonnes - for a steel mill in Asia.
News from Renold Gears ( 2 October 2007)
Portal cutting system bridges civil engineering
User Application Article ESAB's Suprarex cutting machine is used in the fabrication of a giant steel bridge known as the Berliner Brucke by a German civil engineering fabricator. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 2 October 2007)
4-wheel-drive platform goes on rough terrain
15 Nifty Heightrider 21m machines from Niftylift have been taken by Universal Aerial Platforms, reflecting its confidence in the hire market.
News from Universal Aerial Platforms ( 2 October 2007)
Dual-channel Hall-effect sensor for speed
A dual-channel Hall-effect sensor designed for use in speed and direction sensing applications, incorporating encoder ring-magnet targets, has been launched by Allegro MicroSystems.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 2 October 2007)
Cranes and hoists for engine plant
User Application Article Productivity at an Italian engine plant has been boosted with customised cranes and hoists from Konecranes.
News from Konecranes (UK) ( 2 October 2007)
Laser range makes coding easy
The Scribing Laser Range from Linx Printing Technologies will provide a wide variety of industries with laser coding that offers superior results and simplicity in installation, use and ownership.
News from Linx Printing Technologies ( 2 October 2007)
Automated packaging saves time and money
An integrated Autobag AB 180 and print-and-pack bagging system from Automated Packaging Systems has been installed at OEM Automation Limited in Leicester. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems ( 2 October 2007)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 28
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