Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Special Purpose Machinery",
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 Small positioning drive offers low cost from
TR Controls, which we summarised at the time by saying "The MMV200 comes complete with motor, absolute encoder, power electronics, closed loop position controller and a fieldbus interface".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release High-speed robot works in tight environments from
Fanuc Robotics (UK): "The LR Mate 200iC has a rigidly constructed lightweight arm which enables it to be positioned in confined spaces".
In May 2007, we covered the news from RDP Electronics
concerning its Model 31 universal load cell
- take a look at Load cell reduces side loading effects
which says: "RDP Electronics' Model 31 universal load cell suits applications where space is at a premium".
Take a look also at the news release from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division, Flexible frames ease laser system assembly,
as well as Turbines turn to renewable marine power from Peter Brotherhood,
and Automotive firm flies into aerospace sector from Hyde Group Automation.
See also:
Linear slides build complete multi-axis systems
(October 2005)
SKF Engineering Products has a comprehensive range of compact linear slides for use in a wide range of handling, positioning and linear motion applications
Linear system promises maintenance-free operation
(September 2005)
With the introduction of the new Schatz Double V linear motion systems, RA Rodriguez adds another string to its bow
Transmission belts handle demanding applications
(June 2005)
Transdev offers a wide range of classical V, wedge, raw edge and multirib power transmission belts for demanding industrial, agricultural and automotive applications
Rodless cylinders have high performance seals
(June 2005)
The Ultraline range of cylinders employ high performance sealing systems to achieve a number of key attributes
Premier stockist award for pneumatics supplier
(November 2004)
Flangecombe, the specialist supplier of pneumatics technology, has been appointed a 'premier stockist' by Festo
Pneumatics control medical bed test rig
(October 2003)
Parker Pneumatic cylinders, valves, filter regulators and associated controls are all used in a test rig for the prototype of a new electrically adjustable medical bed
Controller powers up novel wire-laying machines
(June 2003)
A novel application of Siemens CNC technology is making the production of plastic pipe fittings for gas and water pipelines more reliable and easier to undertake
Novel proximity sensor offers more distance
(May 2002)
Aerco has been appointed as UK distributor for the Contrinex range of inductive and photoelectric proximity switches
Spiral bevel gearboxes available from stock
(April 2002)
The latest addition to the KHK gear products from RA Rodriguez is an ex-stock range of spiral bevel gearboxes
Rejuvenated jigmill runs 55% faster
(March 2002)
The integration of a Heidenhain TNC 310 compact contouring control to replace its previous manual operation has cut machinig times by up to 55% on a DeVlieg Spiramatic 2B-36 jigmill
Motoman makes Micromech a systems integrator
(March 2002)
Specialist motion control system builder Micromech has been appointed a systems integrator by articulated-arm robot supplier Motoman Robotics (UK)
Hydraulic control for Fiesta bumper production
(March 2002)
Parker Hannifin hydraulic tie-rod cylinders, pumps and directional, flow and check valves have been specified for a new process line for production of beams for the front bumper on Ford's new Fiesta
3D innovation in label coating technology
(July 2001)
Diametric Technical is extending its Tufflex product range with the introduction of the highly versatile Tufflex 3D, which represents an innovation in label coating technology
Support team strengthened at automation company
(June 2001)
Coventry-based parts handling and automation equipment specialist Gudel UK has appointed John Adkins to strengthen its customer support and applications engineering team
Major cosrt saving with new sealed linear sensor
(February 2001)
Penny and Giles Controls has added a third model to its sealed linear sensor range with introduction of the new SLS130 at less than 80% of the cost of the popular HLP129 range that it replaces
Fanuc wire cut removes design inhibitors
(November 2000)
Fanuc wire cut removes design inhibitors for Ayrshire entrepreneur
Breakthrough claimed in high pressure leak testing
(October 2000)
A unique high pressure instrument, with an astounding pressure drop measurement accuracy of 1Pa at test pressures up to 50 bar, has been developed by Ateq
SMC to work more closely with machine builder NIS
(July 2000)
NIS Ltd of Chorley and SMC Pneumatics (UK) Limited have announced the formalisation of a Partnership Agreement which builds a closer working relationship between the two companies
Megatronic safety locking devices now from Expert
(June 2000)
Expert UK has becoming the sole UK distributor for the Megatronic range of safety locking devices
Expert the UK MAV Keyless Couplings distributor
(May 2000)
Coventry-based indexing equipment specialist, Expert UK Ltd is now sole UK distributor for MAV keyless locking devices