How will smart factories influence the future of manufacturing? With the future of manufacturing expanding the scope of digital solutions, Subcon Laser explains the premise of the smart factory, and the different solutions which will make up the next…
On the ball milling Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL CAM software has been used to conduct the 5-axis programming of a replica basketball hoop.
The right choice for rotors Mayekawa Manufacturing Company, a global industrial refrigeration specialist headquartered in Japan, has purchased a Holroyd Precision TG350E CNC rotor grinding machine. The investment is expected to more than halve screw…
Fast feeding the machine It is all very well investing in a superfast 10kW fibre laser cutting machine, which following its introduction by Swiss firm Bystronic is currently the highest power available in the…
Big machines for big aspirations South Korean-based Hanwha Aerospace, part of the Hanwha Group – a Fortune Global 500 company – has advised that its plans to significantly ramp up production and supply of civil…
Cutting downtime through software automation The Tennant Company is one of the world’s largest suppliers of industrial cleaning equipment to industries ranging from automotive to retail. Today, it is recognised as a global leader in…
Are you working safely with metalworking fluids? Matt Bloomer, technical services manager at Q8Oils, outlines legislative requirements in the use of metalworking fluids and highlights some considerations for safe working.
Tooling to maximise 5-axis investment An East Sussex manufacturer of precision components that helps universities and government laboratories complete ground-breaking experiments has enjoyed a major production boost.
Editor’s comment for December 2018 I made my annual pilgrimage to Advanced Engineering 2018 at the beginning of November and amidst all the high-tech materials, latest manufacturing advances and cutting-edge engineering, I was struck by…
Tubular trends Hone-All has gained a stellar reputation over the last 20 years for its expertise in deep hole drilling, deep hole boring, honing and turning and its ever-expanding capacity is welcome…
Tradition meets ambition With its roots reaching back to 1939, Dugard is a traditional family-run business with a longstanding pedigree and reputation that only evolves after many years in the industry. Dave Tudor…
December cover story: Making the connection Officially launched at Seco Tools’ recent ‘Inspiration through Innovation’ event in October, Houghton International’s new FluidTrend software takes Industry 4.0 principles and applies them to metal processing fluids. Dave Tudor…
One tap for a million bottles Krones AG is headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, where it designs, develops and manufactures machines and complete systems for process industries, bottling plants and packaging plants.
How will a no-deal Brexit impact UK manufacturing? With Theresa May's withdrawal agreement from the EU set to be voted upon in Parliament, Subcon Laser Cutting discusses the outcome of a no-deal Brexit on the UK manufacturing industry.
Recruitment on the rise as oil and gas optimism grows Workforce recruitment is on the rise among oil and gas contractors in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) as business confidence reaches its highest level since 2013, according to an industry…
What is the future of manufacturing? Innovate UK discusses the the future of manufacturing, and how technologies including 3D printing and the Internet of Things (IoT) will play a part in product design and production engineering.
Strength of British blockchain industry revealed in new report An in-depth market research report mapping the UK’s distributed ledger technologies (DLT) landscape has revealed the potential of this new blockchain technology to disrupt industries, including manufacturing.
Solving a precision puzzle Dawson Precision Components (DPC) is supplying world-class British engineered parts for thousands of 3D revolving Revomaze metal puzzles.
Investment in marine manufacturing A former marine industry heavyweight, Clive Johnson, has invested in a new business, Axiom Product Development, to offer reliable precision engineering and specialist machining and tooling services to the marine…
On the blocks superior scanning If you speak to anybody from the world of motorsport about engines and transmissions, there is one name that is immediately associated with casting design and rapid prototyping – Grainger…
On the right track for measurement The Bowers Group has supplied CoMech Metrology with a range of measurement solutions for the rail industry.
Smooth software transition In 2017 Rodmatic, the Reading-based precision machining subcontract company, decided to invest in a new production control system that would provide more effective management of the entire business.
Traditional values Muffett Gears supplies gears, gearboxes, sub-assemblies and machined parts to a wide range of market sectors – many of which are technically demanding such as aerospace, medical, and hydraulics.
Move on up It’s not uncommon for companies to outgrow their premises as business growth kicks in and for software developer MIE Solutions this was certainly the case when it moved into new…
