Automation technology futureproofs sheetmetal business Unitrunk, the largest Amada user in Ireland, is also enjoying a number of benefits with the sheetmetal specialist’s part-picker units.
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…
Engineering firm KMF Group bought out by its founding family Family-run engineering firm KMF Group has been fully bought out by its founding family, with the backing of a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.
Shropshire fabrication specialist Hitherbest gains 20% sales increase Telford-based fabrication specialist, Hitherbest, has secured a number of new contracts, contributing to a 20% increase in turnover in 2018.
Step up to the plate According to the manufacturer, the Tipo G31 gantry CNC machining centre from Ficep heralds the dawn of a new era in the processing of heavy steel plate.
The sheet metal MES According to software developer, Lantek, production management has become the key factor in productivity and competitiveness for companies in the sheet metal industry. Lantek UK’s managing director, Rob Powell elaborates.
Slashing set-up times Recol Engineering, a Northampton-based subcontract supplier of complete metal based manufacturing solutions, has become the UK’s first user of Amada’s new HG ARs automated press brake system. PES finds out…
Under the spotlight – Industry 4.0 In a recent Q&A session, Dr Jürgen Hohnhaus, Bystronic’s head of development, discusses arguably the most hotly debated topic in manufacturing circles today– Industry 4.0. PES reports.
Showcase for sheetmetal Europe’s biggest trade fair dedicated to the world of sheetmetal production opens its doors in Hannover for the 24th time this year.
JULY COVER STORY: Top technology in Turin Prima Power’s new 5,000m² Headquarters and Technology Centre in Turin, Italy not only looks impressive, modern and functional – it’s also within easy reach of UK customers wanting to get…
How Radan is used to service different industries Operations direct at KMF, Keith Nichol, explains how Radan is used to service a wide set of industry sectors, including: aerospace, medical and industrial.
Pressing ahead Bruderer UK is set to have its biggest ever presence at this year's MACH show and will be unveiling a ‘UK’ first in high performance stamping.
Hot off the press A Stourbridge manufacturing specialist is celebrating the best twelve months in its 67 year history after turnover doubled to £2.8 million.
Punch press bolsters architectural fabrication specialist A servo-electric CNC turret punch press built by Yawei-Nisshinbo has raised productivity dramatically at the Cannock factory of Weldall Architectural Fabrications, a subcontractor best known for its high end work…
Invest to be best Subcon Laser Cutting based in Nuneaton is one of the UK's longest established laser cutting specialists. Ed Hill visited the company to hear how investing in new equipment has driven…
Creating competitive advantages and cooperation Ed Hill hears how the cutting and profiling specialist P.P. Group is bringing its different divisions together to offer a better service to customers.
UK cutting firsts YSS, a Halifax-based fabrication specialist, is the first in the UK to order a new Amada ENSIS 4020 AJ fibre laser cutting machine.
Expert investment in cutting and profiling Accurate Laser Cutting, has invested £2.5 million to upgrade the services that it offers. Solutions hears how the company has invested in Bystronic laser cutting and profiling equipment to position…
A prime ingredient for success The Premier Group in Coventry has been producing niche production runs of panels and assemblies as well as prototype work for 20 years.
Three way innovation At a European press event in February, Bystronic showcased the latest developments in laser cutting, waterjet cutting and pressbrake technology at its headquarters in Nieder? Switzerland.
Punching, cutting and bending above their weight Trumpf UK has been offering sheetmetal processers the very latest technology for more than 40 years. Ed Hill visited its recent open house to see the latest products on show.
On stage performer Penn Elcom, a successful manufacturer of stage equipment that exports its products around the world, has recently ordered three TruPunch 1000 entry-level CNC punching machines from Trumpf.
Start-up business invests in flexibility After working in the sheet metal profiling industry for over 20 years, Mark Derbyshire wanted to build his own family business.
