£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]

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]