Trumpf open house planned

Trumpf open house planned

Trumpf will stage an open house at its technology centre in Luton on 14-16 May, where 'focus on functionality' will be the main theme.
As well as marking the introduction of two new machines, the event will demonstrate a complete process chain for sheet... [Read More]

Vollmer choose Alicona

Vollmer choose Alicona

Vollmer UK, a specialist in sharpening and erosion machines for the processing of cutting tools, has chosen Alicona as its partner in the area of tool surface measurement.
Commenting upon the newly formed relationship, Vollmer UK managing director... [Read More]

Paragon go ‘lights-out’ with ITC

Paragon go ‘lights-out’ with ITC

With an existing bank of sliding head turning centres and fixed head twinspindle turning centres, Paragon Precision Products has evolved to become a prominent subcontract supplier to the oil and gas industry.
To maintain its market position, the company has made recent investments that include a Miyano ABX64 turning centre and a Haas VF4 machining centre.
Despite the increased capabilities, one key element that concerned the Milton... [Read More]

Apprenticeship Awards deadline looms large

Apprenticeship Awards deadline looms large

Current apprentices and employers across the country are being encouraged to enter the 2013 National Apprenticeship Awards nominations close on 26 April.
Now in their tenth year, the 2012 winners have seen significant benefits from taking part.
City & Guilds Apprenticeship Champion of the Year, Jenny Westworth... [Read More]

Manufacturing UK date set

Manufacturing UK date set

From 08:30 to 15:30 on 9 May, the GTMA will host its 'Manufacturing UK' event at Yamazaki Mazak's Worcester plant.
Over 35 GTMA member companies will be exhibiting, including toolmakers, rapid prototype and precision machining companies, as well as metrology, software and cutting tool/workholding... [Read More]

XYZ: £5k cash-back offer

XYZ: £5k cash-back offer

By trading-in any ProtoTrak machine in operational condition, XYZ Machine Tools will provide £5000 cash-back against a new machine purchased from its latest range.
The cash-back deal, which can involve any... [Read More]

System integrators confident

System integrators confident

A recent survey of system integrators conducted jointly by JP Morgan and the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) indicates a positive outlook for the automation industry in 2013.
Nearly 1800 automation and control professionals were surveyed across industries... [Read More]

Chrion to import Stama

Chrion to import Stama

Chiron America has been named the official importer of Stama machining centres for the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Stama's System 7 and System 8 machining centres offer large work envelopes... [Read More]

Racing ahead with WNT

Racing ahead with WNT

Thanks to WNT UK increasing its support and becoming title sponsor of her team, high speed engineer Sam Burman (pictured) is looking to make significant progress during the 2013 Monster Energy Motostar British Championship.
In fact, the additional funding and support... [Read More]

Record sales and profits

Record sales and profits

Birmingham-based CADCAM developer Delcam has announced that the company achieved record annual sales of £47.1m and record profits of £5.1m during 2012.
Sales increased by 12% over the previous record of £41.9m set during... [Read More]

Seco inspire VIP guests

Seco inspire VIP guests

Seco Tools UK welcomed over 50 VIP guests to the official opening of its new, technical centre in Alcester.
The event was aimed at decision makers and was attended by a number of Seco's key customers, technical partners, local business leaders, community leaders and dignitaries that included the Mayor of Alcester, Councillor... [Read More]

ETG Finance add to portfolio

ETG Finance add to portfolio

The Engineering Technology Group has added to its portfolio of customer services with the launch of a new group company, ETG Finance.
Under managing director Andrew Bullard (pictured), ETG Finance will provide customers with standalone or structured financial solutions for asset finance and other critical business requirements... [Read More]

Rock solid investment

Rock solid investment

A specialist manufacturer of replacement parts for crushing equipment, CMS Cepcor, has invested in two new Doosan large capacity lathes and one large vertical machining centre from Mills CNC.
The machines, a Puma 700XLM, a Puma 400LB and a Mynx 7500/50 have been installed at the company's new 30,000 sq ft technical centre facility... [Read More]

Mazak schedule series of live demo events

Mazak schedule series of live demo events

Mazak will host a series of 'Discover More with Mazak' events featuring live demonstrations of Mazak machine tools, technology presentations and expert engineering resources.
The event is scheduled for 30 April to 1 May at the Mazak Midwest Technology Centre in Schaumburg, Illinois. It will focus on automated technologies with demonstrations of the company's single-machine... [Read More]