Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Workstations",
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 Aluminium rails support shower production from
Bosch Rexroth - Linear Motion and Assembly, which we summarised at the time by saying "Soon after the completion of the work of re-equipping its factory with manufacturing cells based on Rexroth products, Aqualisa is already reporting productivity
and efficiency gains of around 20%".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Simulation software optimises truck plant design from
Dassault Systemes: "Through 3D visualisation of the building and workcell layout, Delmia is helping MAN minimise costs and potential production problems".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Burster
concerning its Digiswitch model 5410
- take a look at Measuring the mechanics of switching
which says: "Unit tests switches and keypads according to DIN41635 and 41636, with simultaneous capture of force, displacement and switch point".
Take a look also at the news release from Comsol, Software boosts physics simulation,
as well as Compressed air system eases monitoring from Energair Solutions,
and System allows fast model building from 3D Systems Europe.
See also:
Slim HMI units offer multiple options
(September 2007)
The usable mounting area and the interior installation options have been extended despite a slimmer design
Campaign urges safety across Europe
(September 2007)
The European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2007 aims to raise awareness of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) caused by everyday working practices
Scada chosen for railway upgrade
(September 2007)
Catapult iPower Scada has been selected to operate the electrification system of 400km of the North Island Main Trunk in New Zealand
LNG facility upgrades control system
(August 2007)
National Grid's Glenmavis LNG facility is now controlled by Yokogawa's latest Centum CS3000 DCS, which forms the basis of the new integrated control and safeguarding system
PLC testing completed
(July 2007)
A ControLogix PLC system will control and monitor all of the Heathrow T5 rail station systems, including rain information displays, tunnel ventilation, public address, CCTV, fire and utilities
Industrial computer offers quick release system
(July 2007)
The ToughCube's quick release mounting system allows for fast replacement of the core computer
US $27 million power plant contract signed
(June 2007)
Emerson will modernise the instrumentation, control and electrical subsystems of units 3 and 4 at the Belchatow Power Plant in Poland
News on the Wave acoustic workstations from Metrum Information Storage
(June 2007)
The Wave acoustic workstation consists of eight different analysers that include, FFT, order, sound power, third octave, pass-by and customisable personal analyser
10-year fastener contract signed
(May 2007)
Northern Precision's superlative customer service and excellent product quality has resulted in an unfaltering 10-year supplier partnership with steel fabricator, AM Hazell
Configuration environment aids automated CAD
(April 2007)
RCM Technologies Wisconsin has created a new Access Database interface for the Synthesis Parametric CAD program
Calorimetric test system monitors steam traps
(April 2007)
The Cona-Control system can individually test thousands of steam traps in a matter of seconds, warning of malfunctions almost immediately
Drive ring reduces gearbox weight
(April 2007)
Zeroshift's automatic gearbox technology uses a new drive ring system to deliver reductions in cost, weight and packaging volume
Displays operate in harsh environments
(April 2007)
The Kontron Barracuda range of HMIs is rugged and versatile enough for military and automation needs
Workstations remove unnecessary handling
(March 2007)
With Lean Tek, workstations and storage areas can be designed ergonomically so that items are in the correct position, close to hand whenever they are needed
Fluid dynamics software improves modeling
(March 2007)
A new implicit advection technique has been incorporated into Flow-3D, breaking a long-standing tradition of using only explicit advection methods
HMI software company receives award
(February 2007)
Copa Data has been awarded a Frost and Sullivan Award for Product Innovation, having demonstrated excellence in new products and technologies through its zenOn SCADA/HMI software
Storage manufacturer launches catalogue
(February 2007)
Bott's expanded catalogue will make it even easier to source a complete storage solution for almost any working environment
Control system improves visibility of furnace
(February 2007)
A new ABB control system for the Queen Victoria blast furnace at Corus Scunthorpe Steel works is providing the company with improved visibility of the iron making process
Production system provides hands-on experience
(February 2007)
Middlesex University has installed a Festo MPS 500 modular production system at its Trent Park campus, providing students with hands on experience that will benefit them in the workplace
Robotic arms operate in conjunction with humans
(February 2007)
Robotic arms, developed and produced by Neuronics in Switzerland can operate in conjunction with humans, are intelligent, simple to operate and mobile
Workstation meets food industry requirements
(February 2007)
Kontron's Stingray workstation is designed to satisfy the requirements of a large-system operator in the food and beverage industry
HMI configuration software is ready for Vista
(January 2007)
InduSoft Web Studio is still the only HMI/Scada solution that runs on virtually every type of hardware in the automation and control industry
Cladding helps fabricator complete contract
(January 2007)
When Langfields won a major contract from Shell's Stanlow Refinery, part of the project required overlaying four 36in carbon steel elbows with stainless steel
Affordable 3D modeller sits on the desktop
(January 2007)
3D Systems Corp will introduce a revolutionary, fast, simple and compact new office modeller, the V-Flash desktop modeller, this summer
Profile system switches to stainless steel
(January 2007)
Novel stainless steel profile is made for use as machine framing for harsh production environments, high temperature processes and other areas where aluminium profiles have limited use
Terminals provide online inventory control
(December 2006)
MPC 5 terminals from DLoG have enabled online connection to the job and inventory control system of AstraZeneca's fork lift and picking vehicle fleet at the company's warehouse in Sodertalje, Sweden
Machine building show sees aluminium and steel
(November 2006)
In addition to its wide range of aluminium profile machine building systems, MiniTec UK will be exhibiting its new range of SUS304 stainless steel profile at Machine Building 2007
3D CAD software is key to customisation
(November 2006)
Gordon Russell uses SolidWorks 3D CAD software to design the custom furniture its high-profile customers demand
Extruded profiles are smooth-sided for clean jobs
(November 2006)
Plain-faced, smooth sided profiles suit machine framing systems, enclosures and workstations used in clean rooms or for easy clean and wash down applications
3D adds extra dimensions to transmission design
(October 2006)
Atlanta Antriebssysteme is switching its entire new-product development to 3D-based processes using OneSpace Designer Modeling
Building system enables flexible manufacturing
(October 2006)
Producing ergonomic workstations and efficient materials transfer systems for use in modern lean manufacturing installations is fast, easy and inexpensive with the latest range of MPS products
Device manager provides full fieldbus control
(October 2006)
Field Device Manager for Foxboro I/A Series distributed control systems takes advantage of both the latest Enhanced Electronic Device Description Language and FDT technologies
Space Puzzle Molding - the facts
(October 2006)
Tony Sands explains what every designer should know about SPM
Simulation cuts the cost of tool modifications
(September 2006)
Tool maker Kennemetal finds Deform-3D metal cutting simulation software a powerful resource in modifying its Fix Perfect polycrystalline diamond tipped milling cutters