Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Just-in-time",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Fieldbus protocol offers key to Asian markets from
CC-Link Partner Association, which we summarised at the time by saying "Less well known in Europe, CC-Lick was developed by Mitsubishi Electric in Japan in the 1990s and released to the public domain as an open system in the 2000".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Printer delivers hassle-free operation from
Brady Lab: "The printer recognises the correct material and ribbon combination, visually tracks usage levels and adjusts sensor position, providing users with quick access to vital printing information".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Ondrives/Rino Industries
concerning its Standard products
- take a look at Catalogue eases gearbox specification
which says: "Gearbox catalogue has been completely redesigned with many new technical aspects highlighted and added to ease selection of ordering for customers".
Take a look also at the news release from FabLab, Digital workroom eases prototype design,
as well as Automotive company opens Romanian facility from Trelleborg Automotive,
and A locking fastener that can be reused from Spiralock.
See also:
Website promotes stamping simulation
(May 2007)
EasyStamping.com promotes the benefits of simulation technology to the stamping industry
CADCAM software allows rapid tool creation
(April 2007)
QuickTools uses a combination of rapid prototyping technology and Delcam's CADCAM software to create durable injection moulding tools in record times
Endevco appoints Scott Silcock as President
(December 2006)
Sensing solutions leader Endevco has selected Scott Silcock to become President of the company
Software searches for data in disparate systems
(October 2006)
Intelligent search application discovers and classifies all structured and unstructured product information stored behind the firewall in disparate, enterprise-wide systems
Reseller targets mid-range CAD market
(October 2006)
iKnowledge Solutions has signed up CADD Centers of Florida as a reseller for i.get.it for Autocad and Inventor in the rapidly growing mid-range CAD market
European RFID markets set to explode
(September 2006)
Frost and Sullivan finds that the European RFID markets for automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturing generated revenues of $23.7 million in 2005
Crane helps in creation of new model armies
(April 2006)
The Games Workshop has made a major investment in a new moulding workshop, including a crane from Street Crane Company for high-speed precision die transfer
Design guide for spacers and tubular products
(March 2006)
Design guide covers range of engineered spacers and tubular products and provides information on engineering design service for customised products
Modular approach aids lean adoption
(March 2006)
Adopting lean manufacturing techniques supported by modular handling and storage equipment is helping Scotsman Beverage Systems to reduce product lead times from six to two weeks
Manufacturer celebrates 200th robot
(March 2006)
Plymouth based robot systems builder celebrates the installation of its 200th robot system after only 15 years of operation
UK engineering mission visits Japan
(November 2005)
Tony Lowe, Managing Director NPL Technologies and President of the Pattern Model and Mould Manufacturers Association recently joined a mission to Japan sponsored by the DTI Global Watch Service
Drives provide cost-effective upgrade
(October 2005)
ABB Drives Alliance partner Slater Drive Systems (SDS) has saved a metal pressing company GBP 18,000 on the cost of new drives for two of its presses
Imports and inventories threaten EU steel prices
(February 2005)
Increases in European steel values have made the EU the most expensive market in the world, according to MEPS European Steel Review
Rack and pinion drives meet many needs
(January 2005)
Atlanta Drive Systems offers a wide range of standard rack and pinion drives, consisting of both helical and straight (spur) tooth versions, in an assortment of sizes, materials and quality levels
Rack and pinion drives eliminate system backlash
(January 2005)
A range of zero-backlash rack and pinion drives eliminate system backlash by means of a split-pinion and dual-pinion arrangement, providing ultraprecise positioning and repeatability
Racks mount standard linear guide rails
(January 2005)
Atlanta Drive Systems has a new range of integrated racks which mount directly to most standard linear guide rails, eliminating the need for additional machining and alignment, saving time and money
Sputtering tool features fieldbus automation
(October 2004)
Thin film engineering specialist CEVP has shipped its first all-fieldbus controlled equipment, an advanced sputtering tool for MEMS and GMR biosensor development at the UK's Cavendish Laboratory
Getting to the hub of the problem
(September 2004)
For years, SKF has devoted design and development resources to producing complete subassemblies and tailor-made components for OEMs
New source for pneumatic components in Scotland
(August 2004)
The industrial component supplier BSH, has been appointed by the pneumatics leader Festo as a 'Premier Stockist'
Selective laser sintering is manufacturing ready
(July 2004)
The Sinterstation HiQ is a novel selective laser sintering system that will enable manufacturing companies to customise and mass-produce high-quality, end-use parts and tools
Matched motors and drives save in HVAC
(May 2004)
Matched pairs of ABB high efficiency motors and drives will reduce energy consumption at the new Coventry Hospital by over 1400MWh per year for the ventilation system in block A
Just-in-time service beats 24 hour deadline
(April 2004)
A heavy-duty gearbox critical to a leading UK pigments producer was delivered by David Brown Engineering in less than 24 hours, preventing production losses of up to GBP 10,000 per hour
Redesigned seal cuts costs and assembly problems
(April 2004)
In redesigning a piston V-cup seal, Minnesota Rubber has combined two components into a single part while maintaining part function and life
Chassis fastener showcased by user
(March 2004)
A Shropshire-based manufacturer was so impressed by a new supplier's truck-chassis-fastening solution that it will showcase the application a forthcoming industry exhibition
Cost-effective dosing for minor ingredients
(February 2004)
Azo has developed the revolutionary Dosibox system which enables fully automated, cost-effective dosing of additives and minor ingredients
Electronic catalogue features photodiode range
(November 2003)
The November 2003 edition of the Centrovision electronic catalogue describes the company's full range of silicon and InGaAs photodiodes
Dissolved oxygen transmitters go online
(October 2003)
The AX480 single-input and AX488 dual-input dissolved oxygen transmitters are the latest additions to ABB's AnalyzeIT AX400 range of online analysers
MG Rover awards 'First Tier' status
(July 2003)
Hawker Traction has been made a First Tier supplier to MG Rover, as providers of batteries and chargers for the lift truck fleet at the carmaker's Longbridge site
JIT facility streamlines automotive supplies
(May 2003)
Corus is to establish a just-in-time (JIT) supply facility in Coventry
Stannah Stairlift rewards supplier excellence
(May 2003)
Stortech has been awarded Stannah Stairlift's Supplier Excellence award for its outstanding service to the company during 2002
Golf harness contract to net 190,000 units a year
(February 2003)
Alcoa Fujikura has won the contract to supply harnesses for Volkswagen's new A5 Golf
One-piece valve cuts automotive part cost by 80%
(February 2003)
Minnesota Rubber injection moulds a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) butterfly valve that regulates heated radiator coolant flow from the engine to the passenger compartment heater core
Reprint celebrates 100 years of Ford Motor Company
(February 2003)
Productivity Press has published a commemorative edition of Henry Ford's 1926 classic, 'Today and tomorrow'
Stock holding provides subcontracting edge
(January 2003)
Some subcontractors are extending the service they offer to manufacturers by not only producing components but also stocking them free of charge for subsequent delivery when needed, just-in-time