In June 2021, Feritech will open its state of the art manufacturing facility on a 3 acre site just outside Falmouth. The company believes that this represents a valuable opportunity for Cornwall to establish itself as a regional centre for advanced manufacturing. Feritech is a major player in marine technology and is now expanding into […]
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As Altus Group increases its soldering solution offerings with the recent addition of equipment from innovators, Heller Industries and Asscon, the company has strengthened its team with the appointment of technology expert Andras Fekete. With a strong background in robotic soldering and convection reflow systems, Andras brings with him a wealth of experience to ensure […]
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Autonomous luggage and cargo dollies can run in all weather and without costly infrastructure improvements Promises to reduce the number of traditional tugs and trailers required by two thirds Significant operational, financial and sustainable benefits for the aviation sector A new autonomous luggage and cargo system has been launched today that promises to offer a […]
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Precision engineering firm JJ Churchill reduced the traditional response time by two thirds for parts required by Surface Technology International (STI) for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing equipment. Progressing from the first telephone enquiry to the manufacture of production parts in a matter of weeks, with prototype parts machined in days. A prototype to the production process, […]
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Anticipating on the increasing demand for externally threaded tubes, Micronic launches the 1.10ml Tubes with External Thread. The 1.10ml tube with external thread capped with a screw cap has the same height as a Micronic 1.40ml tube with internal thread capped with a push cap, making it the ideal tube for users that want to […]
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Investment in a refurbished precision high-speed press is helping a Kent-based sub-contract manufacturing specialist deliver a significant aerospace contract that has been reshored from Spain. HV Wooding, which offers laser cutting, wire erosion, busbars, motor laminations and presswork to customers all over the world, has invested over £120,000 into new tooling and the installation of […]
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RTITB has developed a new training course for manual pallet truck operators to help reduce manual handling injuries in the workplace. Manual handling refers to transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. It includes lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving loads, which includes the operation of manual pallet trucks (sometimes […]
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To support continued growth ambitions, workholding specialist Micron Workholding Ltd has recently installed a new 3-axis machining centre from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG). The arrival of the Vulcan VMC610L machining centre from ETG was the machine of choice due to its spacious work envelope in a very compact floor area; something that was a […]
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One of the world’s leading manufacturers of peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies is accelerating its digital transformation by signing a major new deal with PTC®. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG), which has multiple sites in the UK and more than 1700 employees globally, has invested in Augmented Reality (AR) technology to combat the […]
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A six-figure investment in factory improvements and a commitment to support industry’s move to ‘carbon net zero’ has helped a West Midlands manufacturer secure a prestigious environmental accreditation. PP Control & Automation (PP C&A), which works with more than 15 of the world’s largest machinery builders, has been awarded the ISO:14001 standard for the first […]
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