Month: February 2024

What type of IT do manufacturers need? It might not always be top of the list to review your IT. And IT can be just ‘one of those things’ that we all have but don’t always think too much about. But if you are ready to think about it then we’d like to talk about: […]

Established 60 years ago, Prosaw are one of the largest suppliers of Metal Sawing Machinery in the UK. Their customers range from Aerospace, Construction & Precision Engineering through to General Fabrication along with Oil & Gas companies. Part of Prosaw’s success over the past six decades has been its unrivalled After Sales Service. With a […]

VersaDrive® The Worlds 1st Impact-Rated modular cutting tool system   Unique, patented range of Impact rated tooling to speed up making and modifying holes in metal components.   VERSADRIVE® by Holemaker Technology is the 1st modular cutting system in the world that allows cutting tools to be used with Impact Wrenches and Impact Drivers as […]

Holemaker Technology   Our Story   10 years ago, we studied the market to find out how to make a meaningful difference, and this study revealed 3 crucial insights:   – Firstly, that steel is rapidly emerging as the most sustainable & reusable construction material   – Secondly, steel components hold the industrial world together. […]

Graphic Human Machine Interface (HMI) capability allows operators to see how a forging press is functioning and speeds local/remote diagnostics and troubleshooting. Although today’s forging industry is the result of more than a century of process developments, forging presses are delivering better results thanks to the capabilities of HMIs to improve production uptime and process […]

Fintek are on stand 19-16 at MACH. They will show developments in post-processing and surface finishing, including larger components, superfinishing and mass finishing. Fintek are UK agents for OTEC Präzisionsfinish disc, drag and stream finishing machines. For this year, OTEC has expanded their electro-finishing range. Besides machine sales, Fintek provide a full subcontract service to […]

Due to the continued expansion of the VERICUT user base and increasing demand for CGTech’s CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation products, the software company has restructured its UK sales operations and expanded its technical support division. As of January 2024, Jonathan Hollinworth, formerly UK Technical Support Engineer, moved into a sales position delivering technical […]

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, a user of VERICUT verification, simulation and optimisation software from CGTech for over two decades, recently completed trials of VERICUT Force with highly impressive results. VERICUT Force is physics-based software that analyses and optimises cutting conditions to deliver significant time savings and improved tool life. The trial use of Force […]

The growing market for medical devices and equipment presents an incredible opportunity for manufacturers. With life expectancy on the rise, there is an increasing demand for medical device manufacturing to keep people healthy and mobile. The Challenges of Medical Device Manufacturing: Manufacturing medical devices is no easy task. It requires precision, customization, and adherence to […]

Compass Business Finance has announced its attendance at MACH 2024 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, from 15-19 April 2024, promising a lot of ‘buzz’ on its stand, located near to the entrance of hall 6. This year the Compass stand will be twice the size of its one at the last MACH […]

For Immediate Release: January 2024 G&S Penrith Ltd Tecpro House Blamire Road Eden Business Park Penrith Cumbria CA11 9FD     G&S Penrith Ltd proudly announces its elevated status as a primary agent for supplying Udor pumps and spares in the United Kingdom. This strategic partnership solidifies G&S Penrith’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions and […]

Eclipse Magnetics showcases high-performance filters at Mach 2024. Eclipse Magnetics will be showcasing the benefits of its high-performance magnetic filtration systems at MACH 2024 in Hall 6, stand 36. Eclipse Magnetics’ fine particle filtration systems are the most effective means of removing problem ferrous particles from industrial fluids such as coolants, lubricants, and wash solutions. […]

Microsoft 365 is the cloud-powered software solution for businesses. It combines all the usual office software from Word to Excel to communication tools such as Teams. If you’re reading this as a MD or part of the Senior Management Team or as a business without in-house IT support, then you could be forgiven for not […]

Our Independent Certification service comprises a complete package in respect of producing WPQRs/ PQRs. Our fully trained and qualified inspectors will attend your site and through a unique company-welder interaction method, collate all of the required data to produce the relevant certification. Welder Qualification is available across all Nationally recognised codes/standards. We are one of […]

In June 2023, ARKANCE acquired Cadline. As a result, Cadline is now proudly part of the world’s leading provider of AECO and Manufacturing technology and services. At ARKANCE, we are committed to helping you continually innovate and improve the way you design and build. With this in mind, ARKANCE has embarked on a journey to […]

The New Year might already seem a distant memory as we all get back into the swing of things. As owners, managers, directors in small businesses we can often start the year off with the intention of putting together a new business plan or strategy. And the day-to-day operations can sometimes lead to us putting […]

With more than 80 improvements the new software includes flexible tools that streamline both inventory and the customers’ daily work in any scenario. | Lantek products (Expert, Flex3d, Bend, MES and Integra) have been optimised for efficiency, guaranteeing security and digitalization for manufacturing processes. Lantek, a multinational pioneer in the digital transformation of the sheet […]

Northampton, UK – 25/01/2024 – Paradise Computing, a renowned partner in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions and IT services, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming MACH24 Exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). As an innovator in the field of business technology solutions, Paradise Computing will showcase its expertise in ERP software, […]

Avoiding Unplanned Downtime: Online Monitor of Critical Bearings Keeping a close eye on the condition of critical equipment is fundamental in any industrial facility. When critical bearings fail, it almost always leads to unplanned downtime and interrupted production process, costing companies thousands in production loses. In this case study we will look at how an […]

Vibration analysis has been for many years the technology of choice for maintenance professionals to monitor the condition of rotating assets. However, in the last years ultrasound has also emerged as a very popular technology for condition monitoring. The question that many are now asking themselves is: which one is best? Ultrasound or vibration? In […]

Ultrasound and infrared technologies are a perfect match when conducting inspections of electrical equipment. At any voltage, thermal anomalies and sources of ultrasound such as tracking and arcing can occur. Corona can also occur at 1000 volts and greater. Any of these conditions threaten the reliability of the equipment being inspected. Typical electrical components that […]

Contrary to what some might think, compressed air is not free.  In fact, for what it takes to produce it, to what is generated it is often considered the most expensive utility in a typical manufacturing facility.  To further add to the problem, the US Department of Energy notes that more than 50% of all […]

High energy prices and global competition dictate a need to reduce energy waste and improve system efficiencies whenever possible. Steam, aside from being one of the costliest utilities in plants, is an essential component to product quality in many processing industries. A major contributor to waste and inefficiency is leaks: both to atmosphere and through […]

Slow Speed Bearing Inspection with Ultrasound Vibration analysis has long been the instrument of choice to use for bearings and other rotating equipment.  More commonly, ultrasound is being used in conjunction with vibration analysis to help technicians confirm the condition of mechanical assets. Because of the versatility of ultrasound, if a facility does not have […]