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A smart cloud-based application designed to enhance machining strategies by offering cutting forces predictions and feed rate optimisation for the $153.8 billion Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tool market has been launched by Productive Machines, one of just ten ambitious start-ups around the world to have been invited to the Boeing innovation accelerator programme. The new Feed Rate Calculator […]

An alternative for long-chipping aluminium materials Replacing a drill by a milling cutter to drill bores into a workpiece is a suggestion that takes some getting used to and initially causes many manufacturers to frown. However, the technology change makes sense for some parts, especially in the field of e-mobility. MAPAL shows that this not […]

ActOn Finishing has launched its new ultrasonic cleaning series, designed to clean, descale and strip a large range of components, for industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, food, graphics, jewellery, manufacturing, marine, mould cleaning, medical, optical and more. ActOn Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology The ActOn offering includes a Standard Series, a Laboratory Series, the Ultrasonic […]

2023 has been a landmark year for Oemeta, especially as it coincided with the 30th (pearl) anniversary of Oemeta products being made available in the UK. The origins of the UK arm of the German innovator begin with a sole sales technician in the summer of 1993. The company quickly gained momentum on UK turf […]

LG Motion has appointed Basingstoke-based MiniTec UK, which specialises in aluminium profile solutions for a wide range of industries, as a systems integrator for collaborative robot solutions in the UK. The new partnership will give MiniTec UK access to the full Techman Robot collaborative robot series to help integrate complete robotic solutions for customers nationwide. […]

Increasing productivity while optimising energy usage has long been the holy grail for manufacturers. However, for many, it has been hard to achieve. That doesn’t have to be the case though. By adopting Industry 4.0 technologies such as machine monitoring, manufacturers can capture the data insight to inform decisions that lead to increased productivity, optimised […]

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, a fast-growing technology company has taken on its first customers in Europe, the Middle East and the Southern Hemisphere. The tech company’s affordable and user-friendly machine monitoring platform enables manufacturers of all sizes to increase productivity and profitability by delivering valuable data on machine utilisation and energy. Since being founded in 2021, […]

Dalmec provides bespoke pneumatic lifting and handling equipment ensuring the safe, ergonomic and efficient handling of any product of varied material and size weighing up to 1500Kg. Dalmec offers customised and innovative solutions with the versatility of tilt and rotational movements and compliance to special requirements such as ATEX certification. Dalmec is CHAS and SafeContractor […]

As a multinational group of companies, SMW AUTOBLOK is a technical and commercial leader in the field of workholding systems for machine tools. Our range is manufactured using the latest generation machines in production facilities in Meckenbeuren, Germany and Caprie, Italy. Decades of experience in the field of workholding systems combined with a ceaseless drive […]

“Smart Abrasive System” Lowers Energy Consumption, Blast Media Usage And Equipment Wear Walther Trowal has introduced the “Smart Abrasive” option to its THM troughed belt continuous flow shot blast machines. The “intelligent” control of the media flow drastically reduces the energy consumption and significantly extends the usable life of the blast media as well as […]

CASE STUDY With over 50 years’ experience machining components for the aerospace, defence, medical, electronic, and motor industries; utilising everything from two-axis lathes through to multi-pallet five-axis machining centres axis, Aylesbury-based CNF Precision Engineering could be expected to have all the expertise it needed. However, when it won a significant order to machine exhaust collector […]

Solvents are often a superior alternative in terms of cost efficiency and sustainability. When it comes to obtaining oil and grease-free surfaces in a stable process, a solvent-based part cleaning method will commonly provide benefits at the process technology, economic and ecological levels. Given the polar nature of both the contaminant and the cleaning medium, […]

ISCAR´s complete product range now available via the Hoffmann Group The Hoffmann Group now offers the complete tool range of ISCAR throughout Europe and supplies it from its central warehouse LogisticCity in Nuremberg. The underlying agreement was signed by the Hoffmann SE representing the Hoffmann Group, and ISCAR Ltd. in March 2023. ISCAR Ltd, headquartered […]