AMRC prepares to go ultrasonic The world's largest ultrasonic assisted machine tool is coming to the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, cementing the AMRC’s reputation for world-leading research capabilities in composite machining. PES…
Dealing with the steely stuff Sandvik Coromant discusses the benefits of its new insert grade designed for the optimal machining of various stainless steels. PES reports.
Step up to the plate Sharp and Tappin is delighted to add Renault Sport Racing to its expanding list of F1 and blue-chip engineering clients.
Built on experience A new turn-mill centre has been introduced by DMG Mori for highly productive, complete machining of components up to 1.5m long from bar of 102mm maximum diameter.
Top talent Investing in the future of its business in terms of skills and capacity as well as expanding organically and through acquisition is at the forefront of BG Engineering’s plans.
Editor’s comment for October 2018 I am concerned about Brexit. And, I have no qualms in revealing my position on what is the most important issue this country will face in generations.
Full steam ahead for turbine technology developments Year on year, Starrag’s Turbine Technology Days never fail to impress – and the 2018 edition, the sixth in the annual series, was no exception as it showcased developments to…
October cover story: Productivity is power A new agreement between the nuclear industry and government aims to deliver billions of pounds in contracts to UK manufacturers, but sets challenging targets for cutting costs in new build…
Unmanned sawing increases production To increase production throughput, steel stockholder Schmolz + Bickenbach Stahlcenter in Wil, in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen, has invested in a KASTOtec FC 4 automatic bandsawing centre.
Leaving nothing to chance Following a comprehensive review of the marketplace, specialist precision tooling solutions provider Cogsdill-Nuneaton opted for a Doosan vertical machining centre from Mills CNC as its latest investment. As PES reports,…
Manufacturing in the midst of Brexit Charles Corner, director of full-service sheet metalwork manufacturer, Malton Laser, discusses his thoughts on what Brexit holds for the manufacturing industry.
Million parts a month manufacturer ups the ante Unicut Precision invested over £1.5 million in seven machine installations during late 2017 of which six were by Citizen Machinery UK. This latest shopping spree brings Unicut’s tally of machines…
A done deal One of the world’s leading packaging companies is using Radan CAM software in a pilot project to ensure it gets the best deal from suppliers producing its sheetmetal components.
Stepping up to the challenge Located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA, Ansco Machine Company is a family-owned subcontract engineering company specialising in milling and turning. Since the business began in 1991, Ansco has machined parts…
Automatic storage system optimises efficiency To create space and capacity for growth, a new 4,000m² plant has been built on a 25,000m² site in the German town of Hettenleidelheim by Blum GmbH, a company that…
Offshore investment It’s no secret that the oil and gas sector has undergone a difficult period in recent years brought on by falling oil prices, with many suppliers looking to diversify into…
Engineering firm installs latest machines as part of £1 million investment Dawson Precision Components (DPC) has installed advanced new machines at its Greater Manchester engineering base – including one machine that is one of the first of its type in the…
Preview of the exhibitors at EuroBLECH 2018 More than 1,400 exhibitors from 38 countries have secured their stand space at EuroBLECH 2018, the sheetmetal working technology exhibition. It takes place from 23-26 October 2018 at the Hannover…
To infinity and beyond The success of a pair of Hartford vertical machining centres at Goodman Metal Works has spurred the family-owned company to order a third machine from TW Ward CNC Machinery (Ward…
How STEM has grown in the Midlands and the outlook for the future The Midlands have given the world many great things over the course of British history – Shakespeare, baltis, international-class football teams to name just a few. But as well as…
EuroBLECH 2018: Step into the digital reality EuroBLECH 2018, the 25th International sheetmetal working technology exhibition, takes place from 23 - 26 October 2018 at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany.
Optimising Smart manufacturing Okuma is growing. In August, the CNC provider, represented in the UK by NCMT, put a highly advanced manufacturing facility into operation in Taiwan.
Rock solid vertical turning Doosan VTS 1620M vertical turning centre’s power, rigidity and versatility tick all the right boxes for leading high-pressure containment equipment manufacturer.
Generative design showcase at technology event Autodesk will be giving two demonstrations and running a competition at this Seco’s Inspiration through Innovation event, taking place from 9-10 October at the company’s Technology Centre facility in Alcester,…
