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Safe landings with diamond-like coatings
Morgan Technical Ceramics has launched a new diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating that extends component life and has been approved by Boeing for limited use at overhaul on certain landing gear parts on its 737 NG aircraft. 09 May 2012
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Moulded prototypes prove parts
When Eaton Electric needed prototypes for a new range of modular switches it turned to fast-track plastic injection moulded parts specialist Rapidparts. 09 May 2012
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Expanding composites capabilities
Creative Composites has extended its factory space by 40% to meet growing demand for its composites manufacturing service and invested in an additional CNC 5-axis trimming centre. 02 May 2012
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Mitigating risks – seizing opportunities
Key themes in the Subcon seminar programme include mitigating supply chain risks and taking advantage of emerging opportunities – with speakers from Jaguar Land Rover, Aero Engine Controls, Liebherr, EEF and the Design Council. 02 May 2012
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More mid-volume capacity
A third Eagle 32 sliding headstock mill-turn centre at Rodmatic’s Reading factory will expand mid-volume, higher value component production and free-up capacity on other CNC machines. 25 Apr 2012
Winning in international markets
A £150k contract to supply retail lighting enclosures to Eastern Europe was won against local competition and has helped Akramatic Engineering increase turnover by 25%. 11 May 2012
World centre for diamond supermaterials
Element Six has announced it is to start construction of the world’s largest and most sophisticated synthetic diamond supermaterials research and development facility near Oxford. 10 May 2012
The force behind German manufacturing
According to a new report conducted across Germany by IDC Manufacturing Insights – growth, product innovation and customer service may help to explain why German GDP is increasing at a higher rate than the Eurozone average. 09 May 2012
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Turn to sliding heads
Sliding head turning centres can produce parts in one from bar, saving buyers money. 11 May 2012
Laser opens up new markets
A newly-installed laser cutting machine at Prestwood Panels has cut costs and increased thoughput, allowing the company to expand into new markets, including automotive and point-of-sale equipment. 10 May 2012
Nesting feature reaps rewards
Sheet metal fabricator CEL has invested in a new Bystronic Bysprint 3015 sheet metal laser cutting system in order to meet growing demand and increasingly challenging delivery schedules. 10 May 2012
Moulded prototypes prove parts
When Eaton Electric needed prototypes for a new range of modular switches it turned to fast-track plastic injection moulded parts specialist Rapidparts. 09 May 2012
