Auction Spotlight

Auction Spotlight

John Pye is facilitating an online auction of machines used formerly by Shaws Metals (in liquidation), Derby, UK... [Read More]
Hoff is holding an online auction of machines located in the USA at a connecting rod machining plant... [Read More]
1st Machinery is hosting an online auction of various machines from various UK sites... [Read More]
Thompson is staging a public auction of CNC machines used formerly by TSS Technologies, Cincinnati, USA... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is facilitating an online auction of CNC machinery used previously by Hutton Engineering Precision... [Read More]

ESAB SGX cutter

ESAB SGX cutter

At EuroBLECH 2014 (21-25 October, Hanover, Germany), ESAB will introduce the SGX, a compact CNC plasma and oxy-fuel cutting machine designed to be affordable for the small fabricator or manufacturer. The SGX has a rugged, high performance gantry with heavy steel beam for optimum performance and longevity, says... [Read More]

Metalfacture buys fibre laser

Metalfacture buys fibre laser

Like many sheet metal subcontractors that specialise in profiling thinner materials, Wigstonbased Metalfacture has opted to install fibre laser technology alongside its existing CO2 laser cutting plant. Another first for the company is the integration of automatic sheet load and unload, allowing it to profit from the economies of unmanned running overnight. The entire cell was supplied in... [Read More]

Mazak at EuroBLECH

Mazak at EuroBLECH

Yamazaki Mazak is exhibiting five laser cutting machines at EuroBLECH 2014 (21-25 October, Hanover, Germany). These will include the new Optiplex Nexus 3015 with compact platform that has been designed specifically for new entrants into laser processing with limited production floor space. In addition, Mazak will be exhibiting a new Optiplex machine with a larger cutting table, which is available in both fibre and CO2 versions. The Optiplex 4020 Fiber combines a table measuring... [Re ad More]

Transmission benefits latest Proteck laser

Transmission benefits latest Proteck laser

Based in Chennai, India, laser cutting machine builder Proteck has worked closely with Kollmorgen to address some key issues regarding the transmission mechanics on its latest machines: how to maintain ±10 μm bi-directional repeatability performance and up to 110 m/min maximum linear speed; how to reduce power requirements and provide increased... [Read More]

Kerf awarded \'Master\' status

Kerf awarded 'Master' status

The Burny and Kaliburn brands (part of Lincoln Electric) have recognised Kerf Developments with the award of their 'Master Service and Support Centre' status for the UK and Ireland. The award acknowledges the investment that Kerf has made over past 12 months in providing the highest... [Read More]

£1m tube laser

£1m tube laser

Sheffield-based The Laser Cutting Co has invested almost £1m in the latest Adige Tubelaser processing system from BLM Group. The investment will provide customers with greater production security and cost-effective manufacture of complex tube components. The Adige LT8 has been brought in to replace a competitor's tube laser and will... [Read More]

Automation from LVD

Automation from LVD

LVD has announced the latest in laser cutting automation, designed for flexibility and speed. Handling sheet sizes from 1000 x 1000 mm, up to 3050 x 1525 mm, the Flexible Automation for Lasers (FAL) is now available on LVD's Sirius Plus and Electra laser cutting machines. Designed to work in sequence with laser cutters' continuously improving... [Read More]

Flat out process improvements

Flat out process improvements

Amada will present a milestone in energy efficiency and performance in the form of its new ENSIS at the forthcoming EuroBLECH 2014 exhibition (21-25 October, Hanover, Germany). Just 2 kW of laser output is now enough to manufacture mild steel products that in the past could only be manufactured using a 4 kW laser.
The secret... [Read More]

Laser to boost turnover at Eggleston Steel

Laser to boost turnover at Eggleston Steel

Derby-based material stockholder Eggleston Steel has decided to enhance its busy profiling department by installing a Trumpf TruLaser 5040 CNC laser cutter featuring BrightLine technology. The company estimates that the new machine will add circa £1m to its annual turnover... [Read More]

Customised portal

Customised portal

To enhance customer support, Trumpf has introduced MyTrumpf, a freetouse portal with integrated e-shops and a variety of other tools and features, including a download area. It's tailor-made so that customers can view their individ... [Read More]

ECS rebuild sluice gate

ECS rebuild sluice gate

The Environment Agency is continuing its maintenance of several major water control structures with the replacement of the tidal sluice gate on the River Idle â€" where it meets the River Trent at West Stockwith in Nottinghamshire.
The contract will be completed by ECS Engineering Services, which will be responsible for the design, fabrication... [Read More]

Joint open house

Joint open house

Matsuura and Tornos have announced that their annual joint open house will take place on 14-16 October at their neighbouring facilities in Coalville, Leicestershire.
At the event, Tornos will be demonstrating the latest innovations in turning... [Read More]

MMM 2014 gets set to measure up

MMM 2014 gets set to measure up

On 16 October the GTMA will once again host its Make Measurement Matter roadshow. This year, the event will be held at Wigan Athletic Football Club's DW Stadium, a facility offering 800 m² of exhibition floor space within the facility's South Stand. Now in its eighth year, a key focus of the event will the presence... [Read More]

£3m Filtermist facility

£3m Filtermist facility

Filtermist International has secured planning permission for a new production facility and global head office at Telford. The building represents a £3m investment by the company and has been designed... [Read More]

Thread roller from RK helps reshoring

Thread roller from RK helps reshoring

A Chippenhambased subcontract fabricator to the civil engineering sector, De Marchi Engineering, has responded to demand from a long-term customer and invested in additional thread rolling capacity. The decision to purchase a Europa Mega TR-18T thread rolling machine from RK International is allowing... [Read More]

Mahr opens doors at MK facility

Mahr opens doors at MK facility

Metrology specialist Mahr has increased the floor space at its Milton Keynes facility to create a fully equipped, temperature controlled test and demonstration laboratory. The facility will be opened officially on 10 September, with customer open days on the 11-12 September.
In addition to the... [Read More]

Inspirational B2B exhibition

Inspirational B2B exhibition

From 09:00 to 16:30 on 8 October, the Manufacturing and Engineering Expo will take place at the Kent Event Centre in Detling, near Maidstone. The free-to-attend show is set to attract over 80 exhibitors showcasing the very latest products and services for engineering... [Read More]

TIIE 2014 expects 550+ exhibitors

TIIE 2014 expects 550+ exhibitors

The 14th edition of the Tehran International Industry Exhibition (TIIE), scheduled for 6-9 October at the International Fairground in Tehran, Iran, has become one of the biggest commercial events in the region â€" last year attracting 435 domestic exhibitors and 125 from overseas, including from Italy, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Romania, Spain, Bulgaria, Brazil... [Read More]