hyperMILL® Version 2021.2 Offers More Convenience

The 2021.2 Version of the hyperMILL® CAD/CAM suite provides ease of use, improved machining strategies and a range of options for data communication. The latest version leads the way when it comes to programming and machining (from 2.5D to 5-axis simultaneous). It has also supported additive manufacturing for a long time, and with the new […]

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Increased reliability grooving

Walter has now expanded its range of parting-off and grooving systems with the arrival of the new G4011-P tool holder and the DX18 grooving inserts. The new G4011-P monoblock shank tool is designed as a universal tool for all common grooving operations and the DX18 inserts provide a double-edged design with a second prism. With […]

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Danutek Appointed as Distributor for Koh Young in Additional European Territories

On the back of an already successful partnership, Danutek, a leading distributor and service provider in the SMT manufacturing industry, has today announced a distribution agreement with principal 3D measurement-based inspection equipment and solutions provider, Koh Young in several new Eastern European territories. Danutek Hungary Kft. and Danutek Balkans Srl. will now expand their network […]

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Sales boost for RDM Group as carmakers switch to more local sourcing

A specialist automotive supplier has secured a string of new contracts to help it bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic. RDM Group, which provides electronic and software engineering, automotive wiring harnesses, CNC machining, carbon fibre and trim and upholstery, has seen sales rise past pre-lockdown levels after carmakers switched to sourcing more locally to reduce […]

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CBM calls for Government rethink on Trade Credit Reinsurance closure

A trade body covering 200 manufacturers is urging the Government to rethink their stance on the Trade Credit Reinsurance scheme or face damaging the industrial recovery. The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has been lobbying Whitehall to extend the support until the end of the year to help companies fighting back from Covid, but still […]

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ETG Takes the ‘Creep’ out of High-Feed Grinding

Ultra-productive 5-axis grinding is now a technology that has been added to the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) portfolio with the arrival of the FGC 2 Flexible Grinding Centre from the Winbro Technology Group. Manufactured here in the UK, the exciting Winbro FGC 2 demonstrates astounding flexibility with its 4th and 5th axis capabilities that permits […]

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Despite economic turbulence: ThermHex increases turnover again

ThermHex Waben, producer of thermoplastic honeycomb cores for economic sandwich panels and parts, gives a positive example, reporting 12% growth in its 10th year of operation with the release of its annual results, combined with a substantial CO2 emission reduction.   The company is in the process of increasing its staff by the same amount […]

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Critical Machinery Move for Advanced Automotive Technology

From its humble beginnings as an automotive engineering consultancy almost 40 years ago, AB Dynamics have become one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotove test systems, counting the world’s 25 biggest car makers among their customers. In 2017, AB Dynamics completed the build of a £9million, state-of-the-art 39,000-square foot manufacturing facility and headquarters in Middleton Drive, […]

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Why simplicity beats jargon every time

~ How IoT buzzwords are hampering technology’s potential ~ In the words of American author and motivational speaker, Tony Robbins, “complexity is the enemy of execution”. Translating even the most complicated of topics into clear, understandable language is vital to getting things done. Leading low-code platform for streaming analytics, automation and integration for the industrial […]

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