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Bridging the manufacturing gap

In this article Dr Henrike Wonneberger COO and co-founder of BASF-owned, digital supply chain specialist Replique, discusses the concept of ‘bridge’ manufacturing with the aid of 3D printing. The system enables parts to be supplied on-demand when there is unexpected need or stock is low. Parts are sourced from the supply chain through a global, decentralised and secured additive manufacturing network

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Accuracy comes as standard

Accuracy is important to every organisation, let alone one that is principally concerned with standards of measurement.

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Quick benefits from new sub-spindle turning centre

Sutton in Ashfield-based precision engineering company Quickits has developed a leading position in the manufacture and supply of valve mounting kits and fabricated brackets for customers across the valve and actuator industry.

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Exemplary service leads to repeat business

When Autocraft Solutions Group, Europe's largest independent engine builder and remanufacturer, purchased the land and assets of an existing but redundant machine shop in Booth Drive, Wellingborough, in June 2018, the company retained four existing Heller 4-axis, twin-pallet, horizontal machining centres (HMCs) that were already on site.

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Turning to a solution for archaic threaded parts

Sourcing rare specification Whitworth nuts and bolts led to DWS Engineering’s owner David Swaffield manufacturing his own and creating a successful business as a result.

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Continued investment helps meet environmental responsibilities

In 2019, Midas Pattern Company decided to reduce its carbon footprint to deliver sustainability goals and lessen its climate impact.

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Air gauging streamlines measurement

Addmore Engineering has found the ideal way to measure safety and performance critical components with an air gauging system from Bowers Group.

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Turning investment triumphs at tier 1 aerospace supplier

Lancashire-based Merc Aerospace has recently augmented its machining capabilities by investing in a number of Nakamura-Tome turning machines from the Engineering Technology Group, leading to higher productivity for its prestigious aerospace customers.

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