Digital workflow streamlines operations at sheetmetal firm A sheetmetal industry firm has committed to a project that will transform its operations to become entirely paperless.
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.
Lantek signs new collaboration with Euromac Lantek, the specialist in digital transformation of sheetmetal and fabrication, has announced a collaboration agreement with the Italian company, Euromac.
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.
New Radan provides ultimate nesting for punching machines CAD/CAM, tubes, bending, quoting and the specialist CAD for CAM modelling tool all benefit from a number of enhancements in the latest version of Radan sheetmetal software. Radan 2021 takes…
On-site nitrogen generation helps cut costs Leading metal fabrication firm Advance Engineering has invested in an Atlas Copco onsite nitrogen generation system, supplied by Anglian Compressors & Equipment, to ensure the quality of its laser-cutting operation,…
Upping investment for fibre diversification Sheetmetal fabrication and CNC machining subcontractor Inishowen Engineering, which has just celebrated its 25th anniversary, has dramatically increased the size of its production facility in County Donegal.
Nissan reveals new press line, part of £400m Sunderland investment Nissan unveiled a new £52 million XL press line at its Sunderland manufacturing plant last Friday as it prepares to ramp up production of the new Qashqai.
Automated pressing of boiler chassis doubles rate of production Ideal Boilers in Hull, UK started manufacturing boilers back in 1906. Since autumn 2018, the boiler chassis for its domestic range have been manufactured in a fully automated and highly…
Sample workflow using Metamation sheetmetal CAD/CAM This video contains a sample workflow using Metamation sheetmetal CAD/CAM. Metamation starts with FLUX for importing and bending and then send through to laser CAM, Punch CAM and Nesting.
12kW fibre laser turns on the power The most powerful flat-bed laser profiling centre ever to be installed in the UK for processing sheetmetal has started operation according to Rotherham-based subcontractor ESP Laser Cutting which specialises in…
Dudley manufacturer hits major sales milestone A manufacturer based in Dudley has hit a major sales milestone as it celebrates 10 years of supplying hydraulic presses in the UK.
LVD product range LVD is a leader in integrated sheet metalworking, offering laser cutting systems , punch presses, press brakes, shearing machines and CAD/CAM software.
Lantek signs software agreement with HSG Laser Group Sheetmetal software company Lantek has signed a worldwide collaboration agreement with HSG Laser Group, a manufacturer of laser cutting machines.
Solutions for sheetmetal Yorkshire-based MBA Engineering is a specialist provider for companies working in sheetmetal processing. Managing director Bradley McBain discusses the company's approach at Advanced Engineering 2019.
Lantek appoints new chief operations officer Lantek has appointed Rodrigo Argandoña as the company’s new chief operations officer (COO), reporting directly to Alberto López de Biñaspre, CEO at the company.
Bespoke sheetmetal solution refurbishes 1960s substation A Yorkshire-based sheetmetal manufacturer has made a bespoke solution for specialist electrical engineers in charge of refurbishing a 1960s Scottish substation.
Added control of laser processing Amada’s new Ventis-3015AJ is the first fibre laser cutting machine to feature the company’s LBC (Locus Beam Control) technology. According to the company LBC improves both processing quality and productivity…
A first step into fibre A new, flatbed, laser cutting machine has been introduced by Swiss manufacturer, Bystronic, aimed at sheetmetal processing companies wishing to exploit the high productivity of fibre technology and its broad…
Driving ahead with smart sheetmetal processing Trumpf has been at the forefront of developing a widespread range of technologies for cutting and forming sheetmetal. Ed Hill visited its UK headquarters in Luton to hear more about…
EMO Hannover: How to automate weld dressing for sheetmetal parts Spanish manufacturer of automatic and CNC machines for polishing, sanding, deburring and micro finishing of metal parts, Autopulit, will be highlighting its expertise in robotic weld dressing for sheetmetal assemblies…
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…
