Autonomous mobile robots for just-in-time production Mobile robots, which are a critical component of Industry 4.0 technology, are expected to be adopted at an increased rate in the next few years.
Editor's comment for Mid-March 2020 Like it or loathe it, borrowing money is a fact of life and it fuels our economy. Whether it’s buying a new car, house extensions, holidays or taking the plunge…
West Yorkshire firm boosts productivity with metrology system A spring ring manufacturer says it can now guarantee 100% accuracy on every part thanks to an investment in a leading quality control system.
Proof in the power of data Cloud data solutions being trialled at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) could provide a secure and cost-effective way for small and medium sized manufacturers to explore…
Flexible lending from Compass Business Finance So, you’ve got your eye on the latest all-singing, all-dancing 5-axis machining centre/CMM/laser profiler/press brake/sliding head lathe (delete as applicable). You need it to keep up with customer demand; enquiry…
Smarter set-ups with new EDM A precision machining subcontractor has invested in its first Sodick wire erosion machine, a VL600Q model supplied by Sodi-Tech EDM.
Slashing set-up times with quick locking jaws US-manufactured Chick System 5 workholding equipment, supplied in the UK through sole agent 1st Machine Tool Accessories (1st MTA) is helping to increase productivity and efficiency at Axminster Tools &…
Strengthening the team 2019 was yet again a very prolific year for 3D measurement and scanning specialist Measurement Solutions (MSL), with several, new team members contributing significantly to this success.
Extra agile inspection for superalloy parts Sheffield-based AMB has manufactured high-quality, precision engineered parts for over 80 years and is the result of two merging companies, Albert Marsh & Co, a renowned manufacturer of hardened wear…
Driving force Two recently introduced milling machines from Nicolás Correa are leveraging the benefits of the latest generation of rack and pinion drive technology from Redex.
Filtering tech for the age of automation Ed Hill visited long-established chip and coolant specialist FSE (Filtration Service Engineering) in Kidderminster to hear about its latest technical advances and witness its extensive, in-house manufacturing capabilities.
Significant investment heralds radical changes As technology advances and market conditions change, specialist subcontractor Mini Gears speeds up its internal processes, invests in new Inspection facilities, works towards Industry 4.0 and upgrades its CNC gear…
Take back control and stay one step ahead In this short Q&A article, CGTech’s technical director Gavin Powell explains why he believes the company’s Vericut Force software is one of the best machining software tools in the marketplace…
Faster machines for fast making Rugby-based Raysun has developed its business from a designer and manufacturer of bespoke jigs and fixtures with a well-equipped toolroom facility to become one of the UK’s leading ‘fast make’…
Aerospace supplier reduces production process from 90 hours to 18 A Lancashire-based precision engineering company, which supplies to the LEAP aircraft engine, has reduced production time drastically by installing Industry 4.0 technologies.
Data heralds an opportunity to close the manufacturing gender gap Industry leaders Andrea Thompson (BAE Systems) and Andrea Hough (ATEC Engineering Solutions) say manufacturing SMEs can inspire a generation and close the gender gap, particularly through the Made Smarter programme.
Adding multi-axis capacity Having doubled the size of its premises in 2016 and the same year purchased its first 5-axis machining centre, a Hurco VMX42SRTi with swivelling B-axis spindle, subcontractor Almond Engineering has…
Material matters Selecting the best material is crucial in order to realise the true potential of 3D printing in manufacturing, according to Ricoh 3D’s materials specialist, Enrico Gallino.
Turning to twins for rising productivity gains Welwyn Garden City-based subcontractor Unicut Precision has a long history of investing in Citizen twin-spindle, twin-turret turning technology, which has enabled it to expand it markets, particularly in the hydraulics…
Test drive opportunity Current Mastercam customers can participate in the Beta Program for Mastercam 2021. Workshops from all over the world, from small job shops to Fortune 100 companies, get a chance to…
Welcome to the matrix… When Ed Hill visited long-established UK external and internal thread grinding machine builder Matrix Machine Tool in Coventry, he found a company focused on a bright future thanks to new…
Editor’s comment for March 2020 I was looking forward to MTA president Marcus Burton’s speech at the Association’s annual dinner held in London recently.
Preview of some of the exhibitors at MACH 2020 In the lead up to manufacturing technology exhibition, MACH 2020, here's a preview of some of the exhibitors attendees will find at the show.
Robots lead the way for milling production Pioneering precision subcontractor Qualiturn Products has invested in an automation-ready, high-performance Doosan 5-axis machining centre from Mills CNC to increase productivity. PES reports.
