Latest Machinery Trade News: 4/28/13

Monday, April 29, 2013

Sweeney Kincaid is staging an online auction of equipment used previously by J&T Blacksmiths... [Read More]
1st Machinery is holding an online auction of machinery from various UK sites... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is facilitating an online auction of equipment used formerly by a graphic and industrial roller manufacturer... [Read More]
Asset Sales is conducting a public auction of equipment used previously by CHK Plc, Crewe, UK... [Read More]
Ferbid is hosting an auction of equipment owned previously by Flextronics, Tczew, Poland... [Read More]

Metrology initiative

The West Midlands 'Metrology for Industry' initiative has now launched.
The initiative aims to assist organisations in the region that are looking to improve accuracy... [Read More]

Entry level CMMs from Hexagon

The demand for userfriendly and economic multi-sensor measuring machines at starter level is on the increase in the European market.
As a result, Hexagon Metrology is introducing three new Optiv Classic models... [Read More]

CNC Software celebrate 30 years

CNC Software is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013.
The company was founded in 1983 by brothers Mark and Jack Summers, who shortly after created a PC-based CADCAM software package... [Read More]

Manufacturing energy use declines

Total energy consumption in the USA manufacturing sector decreased by 17% between 2002 and 2010, according to new data released by the US Energy Information Administration.
Manufacturing gross output decreased... [Read More]

Slim hydraulic toolholders

A new range of slim profile hydraulic toolholders has been introduced by the Japanese manufacturer, BIG Daishowa, and is available in the UK through sales agent, NCMT.
There is a choice of BBT 30, 40 or 50 BIG Plus faceand-taper-contact back ends (compatible with BT spindle machines), or the HSK-A63 taper.
Of slim design... [Read More]

ACS relocate

Air Cleaning Systems (ACS) has now relocated from its previous Cardiff location to a larger facility in Pontyclun, near Llantrisant in south Wales.
The move to the new 2200 sq m site was a strategic decision based on a number of factors that will enable the business to continue its development plans for the long term.
"The new building is over 30% larger than our previous site and this will give us room for expansion," says ACS... [Read More]

Carbon fibre set to boom

After years of steady growth, the global carbon fibre industry is finally set for a boom in revenue thanks to burgeoning demand from the wind energy market, says the latest report from business intelligence company GBI Research.
GBI says that global carbon fibre demand will hit 153,700 tons in 2020, climbing from 52,500 tons in 2012 â€" a massive increase of... [Read More]

BGB switch to Citizen

By switching from fixed head turn-milling to two Citizen CNC sliding head turn-mill centres (M32-VIII and A20 VIIPL models) for parts up to 32mm diameter, Grantham-based BGB Innovation says it saved in excess of Â£50,000 a year in production costs.
In addition, the company is now able to maintain micron tolerances under 'one-hit' production turning strategies... [Read More]

\'Level\' best

'Level' best

Bowers Metrology, the UK agent for the Swiss level manufacturer Wyler, has announced the launch of the BlueLEVEL-2D inclination measurement device.
The level's novel 2D measurement/display arrangement opens up many new applications and facilitates a wide range of machine tool building, maintenance and installation applications... [Read More]

BorgWarner open in Itatiba

Turbocharger manufacturer, BorgWarner, has opened its new production facility and engineering centre in Itatiba City, Brazil.
At 19,000 sq m, BorgWarner's new facilities are located 80km northwest of SÃ£o Paulo and are twice as big as its former facility... [Read More]

Free 3D metrology white paper

Metrology expert Faro is releasing a free-todownload white paper entitled 'An introduction to 3D measurement technology'.
Whether it's small, machined parts requiring precision diameters or setting up machine tools, 3D measurement data can help companies make more informed decisions... [Read More]

Truck crankshaft factory inaugurated

ThyssenKrupp is opening a new truck crankshaft factory in the Chinese metropolis of Nanjing.
The factory, built at a cost of roughly US$190m, will employ approximately... [Read More]

Hermitage achieve SC21 silver

A commitment to world class quality and on-time delivery is helping a Hitchin manufacturer grow and create new jobs.
Hermitage Sheet Metal, which employs 30 people at its 1100 sq m facility, has become one of the smallest engineering companies in the UK... [Read More]

Hermitage achieve SC21 silver

Renishaw meet up with Chinese ambassador

Renishaw recently attended a Chinese New Year celebration at the House of Commons, where the guests of honour were His Excellency, Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK, and The Rt Hon Hugo Swire, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
The event, which celebrated the... [Read More]

CMM enclosures at Olympus

Wenzel UK has recently installed the first in a new generation of its CMM Enclosures at Olympus Engineering in Stoke.
Olympus recently acquired two new Wenzel XO55 CMMs... [Read More]

Automotive part production day

Makino will host an automotive part production day on 8 May at its Mason, Ohio technology centre.
The event is intended to provide attendees with engineering and technology solutions for increased throughput, repeatable performance... [Read More]

Â£5000 for Fallen Fusiliers

Thanks to the generosity of diners at the Manufacturing Technologies Association's recent annual dinner, a total of Â£5000 was raised for the Fallen... [Read More]

MHI expand production

Japan-headquartered Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has expanded local production at its machine tool plant in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China.
Since spring 2011, the company... [Read More]

Open house at Mazak

Yamazaki Mazak has scheduled a spring open house, and intends to exhibit 17 different machine tools at its European Technology Centre, Worcester, on 14-15 May.
Machines on display will include the Quick Turn 250 MSY... [Read More]

Machine of the future

Tornos, a company with an established reputation in bar turning for the watchmaking industry, says the launch of its new Swiss Nano sets new standards with regard to human-machine interface.
Tornos has created an automatic turning machine with a 4mm... [Read More]

Turkey and Taiwan sign MoU

Taiwan's main trade promotion body has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Turkish machine tool industry association that is expected to strengthen bilateral economic relations.... [Read More]

XYZ launch 70-page catalogue

There are 70 pages covering the features and benefits of XYZ Machine Tool's range of machines, control systems, software, accessories and in-house customer... [Read More]

Leader offer new Haco lathe

Since being appointed the UK distributor for the European built FAT-Haco CNC turning centres in 2012, Leader CNC has enjoyed considerable success with the product range.
Now, sales are set to grow further with the launch of the new Haco TUR930 MN turning centre... [Read More]

10 years of success in oil sector

Machine tool supplier Dugard says it has notched up a decade of success serving the Middle East's demanding oil sector.
The company claims it was one of the first European-based organisations... [Read More]