As part of a joint project, MAPAL and machine manufacturer bavius designed and manufactured a demonstration part for the aerospace industry. The aluminium component, measuring approximately three by one metres, is based on a real rear spar from aircraft manufacturing enhanced with a variety of complex features. Besides its complexity, the component is also impressive […]
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Greyhound Box, a Leeds-based manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging, has integrated 3D printing technology to enhance its production processes and reduce costs. Known for its innovative approach and commitment to recyclable, FSC-certified materials, the company continues to drive efficiency and sustainability across the packaging industry. Greyhound Box has implemented 3D printing technology into its production […]
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Flexxbotics, the autonomous manufacturing platform leader, has announced further enhancements to the Beckhoff ADS TwinCAT transformer connector driver within the Flexxbotics open-source project on GitHub. The updated ADS TwinCAT capabilities expand many-to-many interoperability and high-performance, bi-directional control from Beckhoff TwinCAT PLCs and IPC-based control systems to machines and production systems running non-Beckhoff controllers. The updated […]
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In the aviation and energy sectors, turbine manufacturing companies rely on Starrag machines because they are among the most powerful and precise solutions the market has to offer. This applies not only to the manufacture of engine blades and blisks, but also to turbine housings. Decades of experience have gone into the wide range of […]
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Atlas Copco Compressors has launched its new LC N2 nitrogen generation system in the UK, offering metal fabrication operations a compact, high-pressure solution designed specifically for the demands of modern fibre laser cutting. Developed exclusively for laser cutting applications, the LC N2 13-50 provides a continuous, on-site supply of high-purity nitrogen at the pressure, flow […]
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Microsoft ERP, CRM and Power Platform digital transformation specialist, Nexer Enterprise Applications, has appointed Matt Birtwistle as manufacturing industry lead, strengthening the business’ consultancy within one of the UK’s most complex and highly regulated sectors. Matt joins Nexer from HSO, where he spent more than seven years advising on complex Microsoft-based ERP and digital transformation […]
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Free online calculator allows technical directors to evaluate their vulnerability to component lifecycle disruptions and decide if outsourced BOM monitoring is needed ByteSnap Design, one of the UK’s leading embedded software and electronic design consultancies, has released a free interactive BOM Health Self-Assessment tool, helping engineering managers and technical directors understand their organisation’s exposure to […]
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SME manufacturers are bringing AI, automation and digital twins onto the factory floor by teaming up with students and graduates through Made Smarter’s Digital Internship Programme. The paid placements give businesses a fast, low-risk way to test and apply new technologies, modernise processes and build confidence in digital transformation, while giving students real, hands-on experience […]
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Specialist formulation and manufacturing partner JT Grosvenor has announced a £200,000 capital investment to expand production capacity and support future growth at its Yorkshire site. The investment responds to growing demand from specialty chemical markets while reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to manufacturing in the North. The business offers end-to-end support for specialty chemical products, […]
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New research from BEP Surface Technologies has revealed that the UK’s electroplating and surface finishing sector is shrinking at an accelerating rate, with one in six firms lost in ten years and most of the remaining businesses showing no real terms financial growth. The findings indicate a sector approaching a point of irreversible decline, putting […]
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