Auction Spotlight

Auction Spotlight

Cottrill & Co is staging an online auction of machinery used previously by Profile Gauge & Tool... [Read More]
Peaker Pattinson is conducting an online auction of equipment used formerly by Promac Precision Engineering, Peterborough, UK... [Read More]
Gavel is holding an online auction of equipment used previously by Air Cleaning Systems, Cardiff, UK... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is hosting an online auction of machinery used previously by a UK carbide blade manufacturer... [Read More]
1st Machinery is facilitating an online auction of equipment used formerly by MGS Precision, Staffordshire, UK... [Read More]

Cimatron to release E12

Cimatron to release E12

Electrode manufacturing is a significant part of the spark erosion process, especially for mould generation.
A notable challenge fronted by machine shops is applying automation to the burning operation so it can be left to run lights-out overnight and... [Read More]

ExxonMobil unveil Looble

ExxonMobil unveil Looble

ExxonMobil has developed Looble, an online Mobil-branded industrial lubricant product selector, to help plant operators and maintenance professionals match their equipment needs with lubrication recommendations for machinery manufactured by more than 6500 equipment... [Read More]

Tokai Carbon set for AMB

Tokai Carbon set for AMB

Tokai Carbon Europe, represented by Tokai Carbon Deutschland, will be present at the AMB show in Stuttgart, Germany on 16-20 September.
The company will be displaying a range of products including graphite and Tokarec (CFC) used in many different high temperature... [Read More]

Record year for Erodex

Record year for Erodex

"After 40 years of trading, we have again finished our financial year on record turnover," says Steve Rolinson (pictured), sales director at Erodex, a specialist in carbon and graphite supply.
Following four decades of progress, the company's vision has expanded too, with Erodex opening major expansions to its machine shop, to facilitate the company’s... [Read More]

ECM suits aero engine parts

ECM suits aero engine parts

ECM machines from Emag are said open up new opportunities in aero engine manufacturing.
The process comes into its own where complex components are to be produced in demanding materials, as it machines high tensile alloys and similar materials with a minimum of tool wear.
The surfaces are of outstanding quality, says... [Read More]

Top marks for MacroNano

Top marks for MacroNano

Nottingham University has turned to System 3R tooling for use on its metalcutting machines in the recently opened, £3.5m Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM).
The increased demand for micro and nano precision manufacturing processes has led the IAM to fit MacroNano tooling on its latest EDM machine, a Sodick AQ750... [Read More]

Sodick at IMTS

Sodick at IMTS

Planning for IMTS 2014 (8-13 September, Chicago) is in full force at Sodick Inc.
The company says that each machine destined for the show is selected carefully to make sure there's a good representation of new machines, popular machines and each type of technology.
During IMTS 2014, Sodick will display two never-beforeseen models, a wire... [Read More]

Excetek runs rings around EDM

Excetek runs rings around EDM

Designed specifically for the high precision production of ringed turbine blade holders, the Excetek R2000 wire cut CNC EDM is of key interest to aero engine component manufacturers and the power generation industry supply chain.
Able to accommodate rings with an outside diameter of between 600 and 2200 mm, with a wall thickness of up to... [Read More]

Concraft advance with Form 20 die-sink models

Concraft advance with Form 20 die-sink models

With a long roster of blue chip customers that includes Cisco, Intel, Sony, Toshiba, LG and Samsung, Taiwan-based Concraft, a specialist in connectors for the electronics industry, has in the past three years accumulated a fleet of 13 EDM machines from... [Read More]

Apprentices wanted

Apprentices wanted

Norton has launched an apprenticeship programme set up predominantly to support the British motorcycle industry.
The firm is looking to recruit 40 apprentices by September as part of its British Motorcycle Manufacturing Academy.
The academy will be... [Read More]

Fanuc upbeat

Fanuc upbeat

Responding to the recent announcement by the ONS on positive economic indicators, Chris Sumner, managing director of Fanuc UK, says: "British manufacturing is booming.
As we enter the traditionally quiet summer period... [Read More]

Kemppi acquires Weldindustry

Kemppi acquires Weldindustry

Welding equipment specialist Kemppi has announced its acquisition of Weldindustry AS of Norway.
The purchase is an important step in Kemppi's strategy for the future.
Weldindustry is said to be one of the pioneers in the... [Read More]

Pipe bender boosts throughput

Pipe bender boosts throughput

A Unison all-electric pipe bending machine is helping Frank Mohn Piping to improve the production accuracy and throughput of complex, largebore hydraulic piping systems.
The machine is also designed to help the company improve manufacturing efficiency by reducing the number... [Read More]

600 Group buys property

600 Group buys property

600 Group has purchased the freehold property for one of its existing businesses, Gamet Bearings, based in Colchester, for £725,000.
The purchase replaces the existing sale and leaseback agreement that 600 Group formerly had for the site.
The company says that the investment... [Read More]

550 new jobs at Vauxhall

550 new jobs at Vauxhall

Car manufacturer Vauxhall has announced the creation of 550 new jobs at two factories.
Around 300 new positions will be secured at the firm's plant in Ellesmere Port, ahead of production of a new Astra model.
Meanwhile, a second shift will be added... [Read More]

Royal interest in metal 3D printing

Royal interest in metal 3D printing

His Royal Highness the Duke of York visited the Renishaw-supported additive manufacturing research facilities on a recent visit to the University of Liverpool.
During his visit, in support of the International Festival of Business, the Duke... [Read More]

Manufacturing awards

Manufacturing awards

Manufacturers are being urged to put themselves forward for a prestigious national business award.
EEF/Aldermore's Future Manufacturing Awards are designed to find the best of British manufacturing and give companies... [Read More]

Software aids rapid growth at Mi-Pa-Met

Software aids rapid growth at Mi-Pa-Met

From the very beginning of forming his company, Claudio Miot, owner of Mi-Pa-Met Srl, was convinced that making the right software investment decisions would help his company to grow rapidly.
After discussions with software vendors, Mi-Pa-Met decided to start with an investment in metrology, buying its first CMM with Delcam's PowerInspect software.
"The software... [Read More]