Press Releases

A smart cloud-based application designed to enhance machining strategies by offering cutting forces predictions and feed rate optimisation for the $153.8 billion Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tool market has been launched by Productive Machines, one of just ten ambitious start-ups around the world to have been invited to the Boeing innovation accelerator programme. The new Feed Rate Calculator […]

Improved workpiece clamping for large carbon-fibre parts enables the aerospace industry to machine more quickly. MAPAL supports this development with new tools. With its diamond coating and optimised geometry, the OptiMill-Composite-Speed-Plus guarantees process reliability. The aerospace industry is reluctant to change functioning processes that have already been audited due to the large effort involved. However, […]

An alternative for long-chipping aluminium materials Replacing a drill by a milling cutter to drill bores into a workpiece is a suggestion that takes some getting used to and initially causes many manufacturers to frown. However, the technology change makes sense for some parts, especially in the field of e-mobility. MAPAL shows that this not […]

Leading power transmission stockist ACORN® has become the first company in the UK to be awarded new maintenance product partner status by the world-leading bearing and maintenance product manufacturer – SKF. SKF awarded the newly created accolade to ACORN in recognition of meeting criteria set out by the manufacturer that focused on stock holding and […]

ActOn Finishing has launched its new ultrasonic cleaning series, designed to clean, descale and strip a large range of components, for industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, food, graphics, jewellery, manufacturing, marine, mould cleaning, medical, optical and more. ActOn Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology The ActOn offering includes a Standard Series, a Laboratory Series, the Ultrasonic […]

2023 has been a landmark year for Oemeta, especially as it coincided with the 30th (pearl) anniversary of Oemeta products being made available in the UK. The origins of the UK arm of the German innovator begin with a sole sales technician in the summer of 1993. The company quickly gained momentum on UK turf […]

Axe & Status Machinery Ltd Partners with ACCURL; Uniting Strengths in the Laser & Bending Market Introduction: Axe & Status Machinery Ltd is pleased to announce the recent collaboration between itself and ACCURL, forging a powerful partnership that holds immense promise for the laser market. Following an in-depth visit to ACCURL’s facilities in China, Steve […]

LG Motion has appointed Basingstoke-based MiniTec UK, which specialises in aluminium profile solutions for a wide range of industries, as a systems integrator for collaborative robot solutions in the UK. The new partnership will give MiniTec UK access to the full Techman Robot collaborative robot series to help integrate complete robotic solutions for customers nationwide. […]

Increasing productivity while optimising energy usage has long been the holy grail for manufacturers. However, for many, it has been hard to achieve. That doesn’t have to be the case though. By adopting Industry 4.0 technologies such as machine monitoring, manufacturers can capture the data insight to inform decisions that lead to increased productivity, optimised […]

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, a fast-growing technology company has taken on its first customers in Europe, the Middle East and the Southern Hemisphere. The tech company’s affordable and user-friendly machine monitoring platform enables manufacturers of all sizes to increase productivity and profitability by delivering valuable data on machine utilisation and energy. Since being founded in 2021, […]

“Smart Abrasive System” Lowers Energy Consumption, Blast Media Usage And Equipment Wear Walther Trowal has introduced the “Smart Abrasive” option to its THM troughed belt continuous flow shot blast machines. The “intelligent” control of the media flow drastically reduces the energy consumption and significantly extends the usable life of the blast media as well as […]

CASE STUDY With over 50 years’ experience machining components for the aerospace, defence, medical, electronic, and motor industries; utilising everything from two-axis lathes through to multi-pallet five-axis machining centres axis, Aylesbury-based CNF Precision Engineering could be expected to have all the expertise it needed. However, when it won a significant order to machine exhaust collector […]

Solvents are often a superior alternative in terms of cost efficiency and sustainability. When it comes to obtaining oil and grease-free surfaces in a stable process, a solvent-based part cleaning method will commonly provide benefits at the process technology, economic and ecological levels. Given the polar nature of both the contaminant and the cleaning medium, […]

ISCAR´s complete product range now available via the Hoffmann Group The Hoffmann Group now offers the complete tool range of ISCAR throughout Europe and supplies it from its central warehouse LogisticCity in Nuremberg. The underlying agreement was signed by the Hoffmann SE representing the Hoffmann Group, and ISCAR Ltd. in March 2023. ISCAR Ltd, headquartered […]

Tebis is well known as a premium CAD/CAM and MES software company which offers advanced solutions for model, pattern, die and mould making as well as mechanical component manufacturing. Tebis also helps customers to optimise CNC machining processes and to automate CAM work with Intelligent Manufacturing technologies. Tebis Intelligent Manufacturing software and associated services help […]

Aqueous processes offer an efficient method for cleaning and preparing surfaces, which is essential for achieving high-quality finished products. Customers who seek superior coating and performance results demand the best ultrasonic cleaning process. To achieve this, it’s necessary to consider various factors and options when selecting the appropriate cleaning process. One of the critical factors […]

For over 50 years, Oberlin Filter Company has been a family-owned and operated business; three generations of the Oberlin family have worked hard to build filters and treatment systems that are dependable, reliable and get the job done. Oberlin Filter Company, Wisconsin, USA was founded by Wayne Oberlin in 1965. His son, Tom Oberlindeveloped and […]

The Challenge We were recently put in touch with someone who is in the process of restoring an old Kawasaki HX 125 to mint condition. They’re a rare bike to find in good condition, and some parts are no longer made, including the front brake disc/caliper cover. The existing brake cover our customer has had […]

The MACH 2024 Team is delighted to announce that the brand new website for MACH 2024, the National Exhibition for inspiring, innovating and connecting engineering-based manufacturing has gone live. Take a look and find out why MACH 2024 will be one of the most important shows of its kind ever staged in the UK, connect […]