Monday, July 28, 2014
Smallest electric gripper
Smallest electric gripper
The Schunk EGP 25-speed mechatronic gripper for small components is said to be the smallest electric gripper with integrated electronics on the market.What's more, Schunk says that its EGP gripper also has the fastest stroke-to-closingtime... [Read More]
FGP opts for Erowa
FGP opts for Erowa
Production strategies and processes at Weymouth-based aerospace subcontractor FGP Precision now centre on major investment in automation from REM Systems and Erowa.FGP's initial foray into automation was the relatively small step of applying a manual pallet change system to a DMG five... [Read More]
V562 bites into inefficiency
V562 bites into inefficiency
The latest addition to the portfolio at YMT Technologies' tooling division is the V562 workholding solution from 5th Axis of the USA.The V562 is a self-centring five-axis vice manufactured from heat treated and precision ground steel to withstand the... [Read More]
Qwik-Lok system cuts costs by 75%
Qwik-Lok system cuts costs by 75%
Cwmbran-based subcontractor, James Brown Industries, says one of its oil and gas industry customers recently increased the volume of stainless steel and nickel alloy components it was ordering, and added new variants.The company's trio of three-axis VMCs were struggling to... [Read More]
£2m R&D funding
£2m R&D funding
SMEs could be in with a chance to win up to £2m worth of R&D funding to develop innovative new products as part of a new competition run by Pera Technology.The 10 chosen businesses will receive a... [Read More]
Vero debuts in Track 200
Vero debuts in Track 200
Making its debut, Vero Software was placed 28th in the fifth annual Sunday Times Track 200 league table.Published earlier this month, the report names Vero... [Read More]
Dassault acquires Simpack
Dassault acquires Simpack
Dassault Systèmes, a specialist in 3D design software, 3D digital mock-up and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, has acquired Simpack, a developer of multi-body simulation technologies.With the acquisition of Simpack, based near Munich, Dassault... [Read More]
Ellesco promotes GM to MD
Ellesco promotes GM to MD
Deburring, finishing and polishing specialist, Ellesco, has promoted its general manager Guy Newton (pictured) to the post of managing director with immediate effect.The move is a strategic decision that will enable Mr Newton to continue his vision of modernisation and business... [Read More]
Hurco to combine CNC machining with 3D printing
Hurco to combine CNC machining with 3D printing
Hurco Companies Inc says that the company recently filed a US patent application for new technology combining 3D printing and CNC machining."We designed an additive manufacturing adapter that, in combination with proprietary... [Read More]
High panel bender uptake in north
High panel bender uptake in north
Sheet metal machinery specialist, Salvagnini UK, says it is experiencing high order levels for panel benders from subcontractors based in the north of England and Scotland.In the past 12 months, no less than six of Salvagnini's latest P2Xe and P4Xe panel benders with offline software have been installed at... [Read More]
Young talent impresses MTA
Young talent impresses MTA
All 12 finalists in the Manufacturing Technology Association's (MTA) annual Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) Challenge impressed the judges with their engineering talent.Open to all technology and design students, the nationwide competition is split into two age groups: 14-16 years and 17-19 years.
The 12 finalists... [Read More]
LVD unveils ToolCell model
LVD unveils ToolCell model
Due to increasing demand, LVD is now offering a 220-ton, 3m variant of its ToolCell press brake system, which houses all tooling internally and performs setups automatically.A large selection of top and bottom tooling is stored in a stadium/warehouse under the... [Read More]
JLR mulls engine plant in Shanghai
JLR mulls engine plant in Shanghai
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the British subsidiary of Indian auto giant Tata Motors, is planning to set up a new engine manufacturing plant in China, alongside its vehicle assembly... [Read More]
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