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Optimax: taking solution-based metrology to the next level

Automation and plant modernisation support contract machinist's growth

Impact of Made Smarter showcased at Siemens’ smart factory

Made Smarter manufacturers deliver £242m economic boost

National Manufacturing Day: industry minister celebrates ‘fantastic’ sector

Optimax: taking solution-based metrology to the next level

Automation and plant modernisation support contract machinist's growth

Impact of Made Smarter showcased at Siemens’ smart factory

Made Smarter manufacturers deliver £242m economic boost

National Manufacturing Day: industry minister celebrates ‘fantastic’ sector

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Getting to grips with friction stir welding

Eclipse Magnetics recently supplied some of its magnetic chucks to drive efficiencies at TWI, a leading worldwide research and technology organisation specialising in advanced welding techniques across a variety of industry sectors.

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Optimax: taking solution-based metrology to the next level

The term ‘solution provider’ has evolved from being an industry buzzword to something of a necessity.

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Renishaw expands leadership with new non-executive director

Renishaw, a world leading global supplier of measuring and manufacturing systems, has appointed a new non-executive director.

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Automation and plant modernisation support contract machinist's growth

A subcontractor’s continuous investment in new technology has resulted in a 167% increase in turnover over the past seven years.

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Mitutoyo engages clutch production

When searching for ways to improve efficiency levels most manufacturers concentrate their efforts mainly on increasing the productivity of manufacturing plant and improving the effectiveness of operational systems.

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Impact of Made Smarter showcased at Siemens’ smart factory

The Made Smarter programme, which is helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology, is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m.

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Made Smarter manufacturers deliver £242m economic boost

A pioneering programme helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m, new figures reveal.

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Ceratizit backs Honda 50 charity challenge

A charity journey involving three men riding Honda 50 Cub bikes around the coastline of the UK has received backing from cutting tool specialist Ceratizit UK

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National Manufacturing Day: industry minister celebrates ‘fantastic’ sector

As the UK marks National Manufacturing Day today, industry minister Nusrat Ghani has hailed the UK’s ‘fantastic’ manufacturing sector as it aims to overtake Italy and become the world’s 7th biggest manufacturer.

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New Grob machine is a big deal for Hampshire precision subcontractor

Spending around £1m on a new machine tool is a big undertaking by anyone’s standards, but for Andover-based subcontractor R E Thompson, investment in a new Grob 5-axis machine – plus other items as part of a £2.2m+ package – will enhance the company’s ability to process large components quickly, consistently, and more accurately than ever before.

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Vericut 9.4 to be showcased at Advanced Engineering 2023

CGtech will exhibit Vericut 9.4 on stand N112 at the Advanced Engineering exhibition from 1-2 November at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham.

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Generating high-quality edges

The Trumpf edge trimmer TruTool TKA 1500 reliably generates metallic blank edges that can be repeated accurately without any rework and, according to the manufacturer, is now even better than before.

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Specialists in deburring and edge rounding of sheet metal and 3D machined parts.

Inventors of the flexible deburring system with the special oscillating and rotating gearhead with 6 counter rotating spindles.

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A keen-eyed pathway into production

Microscope and 3D digital inspection and measurement specialist, Vision Engineering has created a Technology Exploitation Division to explore new business opportunities for its innovations and strengthen the manufacturing services and capability it offers to potential partners. Ed Hill hears more.

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First floating offshore wind supply chain development programme launched for Wales

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult has launched the first Fit 4 Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in Wales

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New products fresh from EMO!

M.A. Ford Europe launched several new high-performance tooling ranges and product extensions at EMO Hannover including solid carbide end mills, thread mills and taps, plus non-pull out hydraulic chucks & sleeves. Click the image to download our new products brochure.

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Subcontractor installs large, twin-column machining centre

Having a working volume of 2,200 x 1,700 x 750mm, the Hurco DCX22i twin-column, bridge-type, vertical machining centre (VMC) with eight tonnes table load capacity is now the largest item of prismatic machining equipment on the shopfloor at Jones Nuttall Precision Engineering, Warrington.

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