Master Abrasives releases corporate video Master Abrasives has released a corporate video which explains who they are and features employees from its different departments.
First impressions of new Photon 5G fibre laser In this video, some of Esprit Automation's UK and Irish customers give their first impressions after seeing a Photon 5G fibre laser cutter fitted with a 6kW IPG laser source…
A 30 year collaboration in manufacturing machine tools CMZ, a company that manufactures machine tools, is currently assembling 30 series CNCs using Fanuc automation. The two companies have been collaborating since 1989.
ProtoTRAK update adds even greater ease-of-use When the latest version of the ProtoTRAK control system was introduced it brought with it a range of benefits to improve programming efficiency and ease of use, all based around…
Ajax launches new range of CNC machines Ajax Machine Tools based in Lymington has unveiled a new range of CNC machines called the Atom and Proton. There are two models in each range.
Mazak launches high speed tube processing machine The FT-150 Fiber has been launched in Europe. This laser tube processing machine is specifically designed for the high-speed cutting of small & medium tubes up to 152.4mm diameter in…
Celebrating success in the UK manufacturing industry Now in its 12th year, the Make UK awards acknowledge and reward the extraordinary work of the UK manufacturing industry.
How the Haas VF-1 is built today In the late 1980s Haas started building its first vertical machining centre (VMC), the VF-1. Today, the process is finely tuned and efficient for a machine that is still hand…
Industry 4.0 in action: Mazak's iSMART Factory in Oguchi, Japan Watch a fully automated Mazak iSmart factory in Oguchi, Japan. The iSmart concept utilises Mazak’s Industry 4.0 infrastructure, enabling machine users to make the vital step-up from automated cell manufacturing…
PowerMill in action to machine intricate vase Watch this example of Autodesk PowerMill CAM software in action. Here Autodesk machines a commemorative vase to celebrate the relationship between Autodesk and Okuma in the North Americas.
Take a movie-length tour of Starrett's factory in Massachusetts Here's an hour-long tour of the Starrett factory in Athol, Massachusetts, which manufactures a broad range of equipment, ranging from calipers to micrometers to levels.
Esprit Automation launches British laser cutting machine CNC cutting machine manufacturer, Esprit Automation, has announced the launch of an industrial fibre laser cutting machine designed and built in the UK.
Tooling manufacturer reaping rewards of shift to sustainability Dormer Pramet is making sustainability an integral part of its business. At the core of this strategy is the use of new technologies and ways of working that deliver value…
New campaign to prepare UK manufacturers for export opening PP Control & Automation (PP) launches new campaign to get manufacturers ready for a multi-million pound US export opportunity.
Automotive supplier increases efficiency with Fanuc CNC Metalworking machines for milling and turning equipped with Fanuc CNC are a center piece of Avtoreal's production line in Russia. Recently the company, which produces automotive components, also acquired a…
Video: Machining a 68kg titanium aerospace part In this video from Titans of CNC, a 60hp Makino machine cuts through a 150lb titanium aerospace component using Kennametal tooling technology.
Watch a factory tour of Haas Automation in Oxnard Take a factory tour of Haas Automation at Oxnard in California with Mark Terryberry, manufacturing manager. The facility has over 1,000,000ft2 of milling and turning machine assembly.
Combining 3D printing and 5-axis milling in one machine Combined laser deposition welding and 5-axis milling of large 3D metal parts up to ø 1.250mm, 730mm in Z and up to 2.000kg table load.
New solid end mill cuts through multiple materials at the same time Watch the new solid end mill from Kennametal easily tear through steel, stainless steel, titanium and aluminium at the same time.
High speed scanning for digitising large surfaces Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence visited leading aerospace supplier FACC to take a look at how the RS-Squared Area Scanner can deliver productivity improvements when digitising large surfaces.
Haas Automation funding options managed remotely Haas Automation can propose funding options for all its machines through the in-house finance brokerage.
Watch a factory tour of machine tool builder Hermle Although Gosheim, Germany has a population of 4,000, it is home to one of the leading 5-axis machine tool builders: Hermle. Take a factory tour with Hermle USA president Gunther…
UK manufacturers unite to target reshoring opportunities A new initiative designed to build UK industrial capability and increase reshoring has been launched in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Next generation fibre laser processing The Ventis-AJ from Amada is up to three times more productive than a conventional 4kw fibre laser due to the LBC technology.
