Studer unveils new grinding machines in middle of a Swiss mountain Swiss grinding specialist Studer is renowned for its somewhat ‘unusual’ press conference venues and this year the company certainly didn’t disappoint with an event targeted towards bringing the press up…
New fibre laser cutting machine opens up new markets for APSM Alternative Precision Sheet Metal (APSM), founded in 1997 by Brian Dumbarton, has built a reputation for personal service and establishing close partnerships with its customer base.
We went to Poland to learn about Kimla's range of laser cutters Although relatively new in the UK, Kimla lasers have made a big impact on the market since they were launched in 2014. Ed Hill visited the factory in Poland to…
5-axis machining brings new opportunities for precision engineering firm Since its formation in 1979 Newcastle Tool & Gauge (N.T.G.) has adapted to change. Originally a toolroom manufacturing press tools for local industry it has evolved into a precision engineering…
Unbreakable guitar made using 3D printing puts Yngwie Malmsteen to test Rock stars have been smashing guitars for decades, few with more enthusiasm than Swedish-born guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen.
Visiting MCM in Italy to find out about its turnkey manufacturing systems Machine tool builder and flexible manufacturing system developer MCM (available in the UK through sole agent RK International Machine Tools) offers highly sophisticated turnkey solutions for its customers. Ed Hill…
Editor’s comment for April 2019 The fact we’re running a ‘Connected Manufacturing’ section in this issue provides me with an excuse to reflect on the absolutely cataclysmic speed at which technology is advancing.
Control international trade fair: Exhibitor preview A preview of the exhibitors at the 33rd Control international trade fair for quality assurance, which will open its doors at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre in May. New horizons Aberlink…
Taking control of technology The 33rd Control international trade fair for quality assurance (QA) will open its doors at the Stuttgart Exhibition centre in early May. Roughly 900 manufacturers and distributors from more than…
Cutting it fine Wire Electronic Discharge Machining, or EDM, is becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing process for toolmakers.
Priority boarding PSL Datatrack’s Scheduler module allows users to plan and maximise the production flow throughout an entire factory, by ensuring that jobs on the shopfloor are correctly prioritised and the required…
High profile Bowers Group has provided Eclipse Magnetics with a Baty SM350 FT2-E profile projector and Fusion software for the accurate testing of tolerances on a range of magnets and magnetic components.
Machine investment provides new opportunities Family-owned Stevens & Carlotti is a well-established subcontractor supplying metal fabrications to a wide range of industries from its 64,000ft² facility in Sandwich, Kent.
Gold medal quality for Leeds Bronze As more and more businesses are reaping the benefits of inspecting manufactured components closer to the point of production, the trend towards shop-floor based inspection continues to accelerate.
Protolabs' journey to digital transformation – April Cover Story The future of manufacturing may be distinctly digital, but as is often the case with emerging technologies, the challenges lie in the application. In this article, Stephen Dyson, special operations…
Global growth for sheetmetal software solutions Specialist software and solutions provider for the sheetmetal and fabrication industries, Lantek, has announced its financial results for 2018 and its strategy for adapting to the fourth industrial revolution.
Better for the bikes Established 20 years ago, Exeter-based motorcycle aftermarket specialist HEL Performance has for half of that time manufactured its brake line fittings in-house from stainless steel bar using an array of…
Boosting disc production Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has recently supplied brake and clutch system specialist Alcon Components with three new Doosan high-performance vertical…
Proper production control Brown and Holmes's success over recent years has been reflected in its growth which has seen a doubling of production output, an increase in turnover of some 50% and the…
5G technology to boost UK economy by up to £15.7bn by 2025 – Barclays New research from Barclays Corporate Banking shows that 5G could supercharge the UK economy by up to £15.7bn per year by 2025 – but the opportunity could be missed because…
How will the Internet of Things affect the manufacturing supply chain? With the rise of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things, Subcon Laser Cutting looks at how it will affect the manufacturing supply chain in the UK.
New dimensions for classic car restoration The world of vehicle restoration has recently seen a resurgence in capabilities with the introduction of 3D scanning. PES reports. In the past, the relatively high cost and complex operation…
Northern light Despite fully embracing Industry 4.0 technologies, doubling turnover within five years, investing more than £2 million in new equipment and recruiting 21 new employees in the past 12 months alone,…
In the frame Global engineering company Renishaw is working with new mountain bike brand Atherton Bikes to produce additively manufactured titanium lugs for the company’s bike frames.
