Further investment at London-based 3DPRINTUK sees the UK’s leading 3D print service provider expand capabilities and capacity for the production of polymer parts. (25th September 2020. London, UK) 3DPRINTUK, an experienced service provider of polymer powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing processes for manufacturing applications, is delighted to announce the acquisition and installation of the […]
Thousands of jobs in the metalforming sector will be saved thanks to the latest measures of Coronavirus support announced by the Chancellor yesterday according to the trade body for the sector.The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), who represent over 200 companies involved in the manufacture of fasteners, forgings, pressings, cold-rolled and sheet metal products, has […]
Accurately measuring the usage of expensive industrial gases such as argon, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and helium, is easy with the new SD range of high-performance flow sensors from ifm electronic. And because they maintain high accuracy over their full measuring range, the new units also function as an invaluable aid to leakage detection. Typical applications […]
A major new scheme to help people and manufacturers embrace the digital revolution has been launched in the West Midlands with the aim of protecting thousands of ‘at risk’ jobs from the impact of Covid-19. The new Foundation Certificate in Digital Skills, which is being funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), will give […]
~ Precise loading in half the space ~ There are more than 500,000 medical technologies on the market, from thermometers to mechanical ventilators. Products typically have a short lifecycle of around 18 to 24 months before an improved version becomes available —design engineers in this sector are constantly innovating to improve patient care. Here Simon […]
SICK has established a new web-based platform, SICK IntegrationSpace, to be the home for its growing data-based digital software and services portfolio. Seen as a key strategic development for the company, its aim is to align the operating efficiency goals of its customers in automated factory, process and logistics with enterprise-wide business improvement systems. As […]
Do you use filters in your manufacturing process? If so, then Croft Filters can help you save costs with their specially designed and manufactured filters. We are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of filters, with over 30 years in the industry, supplying bespoke filters to a variety of industries including the Chemical, Oil and […]
Precision engineering sub-contractor, GB Precision, has invested in a Stratasys F370 3D printer to tackle a range of tasks, from in-house “specials” to fixturing for machining and measuring customer components. The company, which specialises in low-volume, high value, high accuracy work for sectors such as aerospace and autosport has been considering such an investment for […]
A group of passionate Renishaw employees have set up a new Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Group, which will launch internally during National Inclusion Week (NIW) on September 28th, 2020. The Group hopes to make Renishaw’s employees more aware of D&I and encourage them to share their stories and experiences to create positive change.
Having sold numerous machines of its kind to major manufacturers all over the world, Shemesh Automation has recently bolstered its flagship monoblock round wipes packer, the XPANDER with a host of improvements and upgrades. The XPANDER is a robust, fully automatic, servo driven vertical index machine. It is specifically designed as a single block for […]
The new Up2Date supplementary catalogue from machining specialist CERATIZIT focuses on the high-performance Dragonskin coatings. If you are looking for fresh solutions for turning stainless or high-alloy steels or need drill reamers for short processes, then the new edition is for you!
Engineering and technical products, by their very nature, can sometimes be complex in their configuration and specification. So too can the terminology used to describe or name the product, and a term recognised and understood by one person can mislead or confuse another. Statistics from Fleishman-Hillard show that 89% of people begin their selection and […]