MWP advanced manufacturing | The latest news and developments from the world of advanced manufacturing

DMG/Mori Seiki (UK) appoints new regional sales manager

Peter Smith has been appointed regional sales manager (South) for DMG/Mori Seiki (UK) Ltd.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Thu 23 May 2013 | More ›

MAS helps SME manufacturers deliver a £620m economic boost

The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has helped thousands of English manufacturing SMEs generate nearly £620 million of extra turnover in the last fifteen months.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Thu 23 May 2013 | More ›

WNT (UK) backs Engineering in Motion

Following the success of its partnership with the 4x4 In Schools Technology Challenge, which encourages children aged between 11 and 19 to design and manufacture a 4x4 off-road remote control vehicle, WNT (UK) has increased its backing of tomorrow’s engineers by becoming a Premium Partner of the challenge’s umbrella body - Engineering in Motion.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Thu 23 May 2013 | More ›

Sandvik Coromant opens updated Italian R&D centre

Sandvik Coromant hs officially opened its newly updated research and development centre for solid end mills in Rovereto Italy.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Thu 23 May 2013 | More ›

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Hexagon Metrology releases Leica Absolute Tracker AT402

The new generation of Hexagon Metrology’s 3D laser tracker is as easy to use as never before.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Mon 20 May 2013 | Read the full article ›

Sandvik Coromant introduces the high precision hydraulic chuck, CoroChuck™ 930

March 1st saw the launch of CoroChuck 930. This high precision hydraulic chuck from Sandvik Coromant brings a secure tooling performance to milling and drilling operations. Perfect for meeting the demands for high run out precision, extensive tests have shown this new hydraulic chuck provides the best pull-out security available.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Wed 08 May 2013 | Read the full article ›

Delcam to show latest in feature-based programming at Advanced Manufacturing Show

Delcam will demonstrate the latest version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software at the Advanced Manufacturing Show. The new release incorporates a number of new stock model options that allow users to increase productivity, improve surface finish and reduce tool wear.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Wed 08 May 2013 | Read the full article ›

Swiss rotary tables give 4th/5th axis for XYZ

Any vertical machining centre in the range offered by XYZ Machine Tools can now feature 4th and 5th axis machining utilising the high precision of the Swiss manufactured Lehmann rotary tables.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Wed 24 Apr 2013 | Read the full article ›

Versatile gauging takes a step up

The new Equator 300 Extended Height system adds greater flexibility for larger fixtures, larger parts and automated loading.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Mon 15 Apr 2013 | Read the full article ›

Editor’s View

Power Play

The May issue of MWP advanced manufacturing has some really great features - together with the special feature on manufacturing for the oil and gas industry we have a detailed preview of the up-coming Advanced Manufacturing show, which will be held 4 - 6 June at the NEC Birmigham.

Published by: Maria Hadlow – Mon 20 May 2013 | More ›

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