Category: Product News

With a reputation for uncompromising build quality and stability, Victor has extended its impressive line of machine tool benefits with the Vcenter AX630 vertical machining centre. Available in the UK from GM CNC Ltd, the Vcenter AX630 takes flexibility to a new level, incorporating a B+C-axis rotary table to facilitate 5-axis machining of large parts […]

With the arrival of the Figure 4™ Standalone 3D printer from 3D Systems, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) now has an affordable solution for functional prototyping and low volume production. The Figure 4™ Standalone enables same-day functional prototyping iteration and low volume production at speeds up to 100mm per hour with six sigma repeatability. The statistical result […]

Hyster Europe has launched an ultra-compact lithium-ion pallet truck for loads up to 1.5 tonnes. The new PC1.5 Pallet Truck, powered by a lithium-ion battery, can deliver greater efficiency than a hand pallet truck. “For those currently using hand pallet trucks in the warehouse, switching to the new PC1.5 brings efficiency gains, without complex maintenance […]

Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has launched the NX Plus Series – an enhanced low-cost range of four-wheel Diesel and LPG powered counterbalance forklift trucks – the successor to Doosan’s popular entry-level GX Series. Designed to offer occasional users and small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) a reliable low-cost ‘buy new’ alternative […]

For manufacturers looking to make a step-change in their machining strategies to implement true high-speed high-feed milling with impeccable surface finishes, the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has now introduced a new line of machining centres from OPS Ingersoll. The Eagle V5 Competition machine is available as a 3-axis and 5-axis variant, making it the perfect […]

Micronic launches an optional Docking Station for its CS500, CS510 and CS520 Screw Cap Recappers. Using the Docking Station in combination with the Screw Cap Recappers, a consistent capping and decapping action is assured, allowing research laboratories to recap 96-well, 48-well and 24-well format sample storage tubes securely and uniformly for an optimal sealing performance. […]

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has set up the Global Lighthouse Network — a group of 44 factories that form a shining example of superior technology integration and optimised processes.  With the fourth industrial revolution well underway, facilities other than Lighthouse factories must also invest in equipment that can bring them up to speed. Here, […]

Norton Clipper has expanded its diamond blade offering with the addition of its latest performance tier. The new ‘Standard’ range is designed for light to medium-duty building, construction and maintenance tasks. Available in three main application sectors: Standard Ceramic: Designed to cut ceramic, glazed ceramic, porcelain tiles and other similar materials for a quality cut  […]

In the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses, the character Trigger once remarked that he had owned the same broom for 25 years — the secret to its long life was 17 new heads and 14 new handles. Though power generation technology is far more important than Trigger’s handy broom, they can be kept in […]

Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has launched the NXE Series – a versatile range of four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks suited to the needs of the small-to-medium size enterprise (SME), or where occasional usage or light duties are the norm.  This electric equivalent of Doosan’s ‘value’ GX IC engine range, […]