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Makino top management visits NCMT in 60th year of cooperation

Makino top management visits NCMT in 60th year of cooperation

Shotaro Miyazaki, president of Tokyo-based Makino Milling Machine Co, which manufactures machining centres, spark erosion machines and Viper grinding centres, visited UK and Ireland sales and service agent NCMT in Coventry at the end of May to participate in its joint 60th anniversary celebrations.

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£120K invested in sand recycling at Wallwork Cast Alloys

£120K invested in sand recycling at Wallwork Cast Alloys

Nickel and chromium heat resistant castings expert, Wallwork Cast Alloys, has invested £120K in new bespoke sand recycling plant from FMS.

Grenville Engineering invests in first vertical milling machine

Grenville Engineering invests in first vertical milling machine

Grenville Engineering, a leading provider of high-quality metal fabrication solutions based in Stoke-on-Trent, has announced the arrival of its latest technological investment, the Hurco VM20i.

Latest Victor HMC offers performance improvements

Latest Victor HMC offers performance improvements

Victor machines from GM CNC are widely accepted as some of the most robust, reliable and productive machine tools in their class.

Travelling column machine from DMG Mori is big news

Travelling column machine from DMG Mori is big news

DMG Mori has added a 4/5-axis, travelling-column machining centre with a working volume of more than 4.6m³ to the upper end of its swivelling-spindle-head DMF range.

Yamawa expands Z-PRO VU tap series

Yamawa expands Z-PRO VU tap series

The Z-PRO VU series of taps from Japanese company Yamawa is especially designed for use with water-soluble cutting fluid and represents the optimum solution for tapping on high performance machining centres. Recently, the company has broadened the range of the VU series with new products and sizes.

Business and Trade Secretary gives lift-off to over £100 million for greener air travel

Business and Trade Secretary gives lift-off to over £100 million for greener air travel

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has today (22nd July) announced over £100m of government-industry funding for cutting-edge aerospace tech projects to support greener air travel, at the launch of the 2024 Farnborough Airshow. 

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Lantek Expert and iQuoting: indispensable at A13 Engineering

Lantek Expert and iQuoting: indispensable at A13 Engineering

A13 Engineering moved from plasma cutting to laser cutting in October 2023 with the installation of a Bodor 12kW laser and Lantek Expert software.

New circular sawing line for steel distribution

New circular sawing line for steel distribution

With 1,450 employees worldwide and a turnover in excess of €2bn, the Carl Spaeter Group is a leading steel distributor that has remained a family business since its inception in 1875.

Sheffield Forgemasters seeks planning for new facility

Sheffield Forgemasters seeks planning for new facility

Engineering specialist, Sheffield Forgemasters, has submitted a pre-planning application for a landmark 30,000m² machining facility on brownfield land in Sheffield’s Meadowhall district.

Dugard appoints new sales manager for South West and South Wales

Dugard appoints new sales manager for South West and South Wales

Dugard has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new area sales manager. Paul Roberts has been appointed as the area sales manager for the South West and South Wales areas to enhance market presence in the region. 

The fine road ahead for Amada Automation

The fine road ahead for Amada Automation

Sheetmetal technology specialist Amada has expanded its European automation manufacturing plant in Finland to meet the growing demand for these systems. 

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F 5000 – Designed for production

The new F-series with the 5th axis in the tool for high-performance 5-sided and simultaneous 5-axis machining.Find out more and visit us at Farnborough Airshow in July.

STEM students recognised as Design & Make celebrates 5 years

STEM students recognised as Design & Make celebrates 5 years

A major competition designed to get more young people involved in manufacturing has recognised the talented engineers of the future.

New robotic systems for automating machine tools

New robotic systems for automating machine tools

A new range of storage and handling systems for loading and unloading machine tools automatically has been introduced to the UK and Ireland by Kenilworth-based Whitehouse Machine Tools in partnership with the Turkish manufacturer Tezmaksan.

New tool for milling drive shaft splines

New tool for milling drive shaft splines

Cutting tool manufacturer Horn has introduced a mill with indexable inserts for machining external straight or involute splines on power take-off (PTO) shafts.

Fast and stable back working tool holders from Arno

Fast and stable back working tool holders from Arno

Tooling specialist Arno has introduced a series of tool holders for back working on Swiss-type auto lathes.

Accurl fibre laser proves to be a hero at Kellys Welding

Accurl fibre laser proves to be a hero at Kellys Welding

When Kellys Welding was looking to replace its ageing and costly to run CO₂ flatbed laser cutter it found that the Accurl Masterline 3105 supplied by Axe & Status was the ideal machine it was looking for.

Editor's comment for July 2024

Editor's comment for July 2024

Our cover story this month is all about sawing, storage and automation specialist Kasto. I’ve been to their headquarters in Achern, Germany a number of times over the years, but this visit, apart from providing an opportunity to take in all the new technology, also marked a rather important anniversary – 180 years since the company’s formation.

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Precision benefits from insightful MRP

Precision benefits from insightful MRP

Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) has transformed its purchasing, stock holding and customer auditing since adopting the Forterro MRP solution, 123Insight, achieving 20% year-on-year growth and reducing stock by 25%.

Neptune breaks the mould with Sodick

Neptune breaks the mould with Sodick

Since its market introduction, the Sodick AD35L die sink EDM with linear motor drive has made a significant positive impact on the tool and mould-making industry – which is why Stevenage-based Neptune Injection has added two machines to its facility.

New machine tool company hits the ground running

New machine tool company hits the ground running

As far as machine tool manufacturers go, Syil may not be a brand name that immediately rolls off the tongue, but the company has actually had a UK presence – albeit somewhat restrained – since 2011.

Onwards and upwards for dynamic group

Onwards and upwards for dynamic group

A member of the British Turned Parts Manufacturers Association (BTMA), the CTN Group is a prime example of an ambitious component supplier drawing on the heritage of its long-established connected companies, but also focused on the future.

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Kasto: pioneering automation, storage and sawing solutions since 1844

Kasto: pioneering automation, storage and sawing solutions since 1844

It’s always inspiring to hear about manufacturing companies celebrating anniversary milestones.