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Automation and plant modernisation support contract machinist's growth
A subcontractor’s continuous investment in new technology has resulted in a 167% increase in turnover over the past seven years.
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Impact of Made Smarter showcased at Siemens’ smart factory
The Made Smarter programme, which is helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology, is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m.
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Made Smarter manufacturers deliver £242m economic boost
A pioneering programme helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m, new figures reveal.
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National Manufacturing Day: industry minister celebrates ‘fantastic’ sector
As the UK marks National Manufacturing Day today, industry minister Nusrat Ghani has hailed the UK’s ‘fantastic’ manufacturing sector as it aims to overtake Italy and become the world’s 7th biggest manufacturer.
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New Grob machine is a big deal for Hampshire precision subcontractor
Spending around £1m on a new machine tool is a big undertaking by anyone’s standards, but for Andover-based subcontractor R E Thompson, investment in a new Grob 5-axis machine – plus other items as part of a £2.2m+ package – will enhance the company’s ability to process large components quickly, consistently, and more accurately than ever before.
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A keen-eyed pathway into production
Microscope and 3D digital inspection and measurement specialist, Vision Engineering has created a Technology Exploitation Division to explore new business opportunities for its innovations and strengthen the manufacturing services and capability it offers to potential partners. Ed Hill hears more.
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Subcontractor installs large, twin-column machining centre
Having a working volume of 2,200 x 1,700 x 750mm, the Hurco DCX22i twin-column, bridge-type, vertical machining centre (VMC) with eight tonnes table load capacity is now the largest item of prismatic machining equipment on the shopfloor at Jones Nuttall Precision Engineering, Warrington.
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A formula for inspection success
In a bid to win more precision F1 work, Havant, Hampshire-based Driven Engineering was required to upgrade its quality and inspection capability.
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XYZ Machine Tools streamlines medical device development
ATL Technology in Cardiff is a specialist manufacturer of medical equipment, particularly energy-driven surgical devices.
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Mills multi-tasking machine to feature at Seco’s aerospace event
An aerospace impeller machining demonstration at Seco Tools’ Inspiration through Innovation event will not only showcase the productivity, precision and flexibility of a DN Solutions’ multi-tasking mill-turn machine, but also the effectiveness and reliability of the machining process developed, in collaboration with a number of partners, to produce the part.
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Hexagon accelerates large surface inspection with new handheld 3D laser scanner
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the release of a new modular 3D laser scanner designed for large surface inspection, for use with both its laser tracker and portable measuring arm devices.
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