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Aerospace & Defence

  • Trade Visit to Japan Lands Aerospace Order

    01 Feb 2006

    Specialist precision engineering manufacturer and subcontractor, Burcas, based in Birmingham, is celebrating winning an order from a Japanese aerospace company to provide machining for landing gear parts. This new commission is a direct result of Burcas' participation in the aerospace-focused Trade Mission to Tokyo, at the end of last year. 

  • Capacity Expands for Additional Contracts

    01 Feb 2006

    Claro Precision Engineering Ltd will acquire additional production space at its Knaresborough site to accommodate new equipment for increased production. The company manufactures a wide range of machined components, kits and assemblies for the medical, aerospace, instrumentation, defence and microwave sectors. 

  • Moulded Steel Parts Reduce Costs for Aircraft

    01 Feb 2006

    Metal Injection Mouldings Ltd of Altrincham, Cheshire, has recently produced some of the smallest parts used in the giant Airbus A380. A pair of MIM produced micro-switch arm components replaces 22 existing parts on a de-icing valve. The use of the MIM process has considerably reduced the cost of purchasing, stocking, controlling and assembling these units. 

  • Research Centre Sets New Standards For Safety

    01 Feb 2006

    A new national research centre that opened in Wales this month is set to play a critical role in ensuring the future safety of materials and components used in virtually all areas of engineering - from aeroplanes to pacemakers. 

  • Operations Combine to Enhance Subcontract Machining Services

    01 Feb 2006

    Surface grinding specialist, Datumbase, has relocated and combined its operations with the fabrication services of Markyate Precision Machining Co. , to offer a comprehensive subcontract machining service in one facility. As the two Hertfordshire companies already work together on many projects the move has proved to be very positive, saving time and The two companies are currently collaborating on two major projects for the aerospace and automotive industries. Customers are able to monitor their critical projects in one location with the confidence that the various aspects of manufacture are fully integrated to enable completion to their very demanding timescales and specifications. 

  • Specialist Gearbox Facilities Extended

    01 Feb 2006

    Llewellins Gears, Bristol, has extended its specialist extensive facilities for the design and manufacture of a wide range of gearboxes, gears and splines for all industry sectors. 

  • Surface Dressing Service Sees Significant Growth

    01 Feb 2006

    Rolls Royce precision polishing foundry at Derby - a centre of excellence for Trent engines - has selected Exhall-based Dynamic Profiles to finish the turbine blades for their next generation Trent 1000 engine being used on Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner jet, due to enter service in 2008. John Gibbons, managing director, said that since March 2005, his company had achieved a 30% growth with the need for an additional seven jobs. 

  • Aero Engine Expo Doubles in Size

    01 Feb 2006

    Following the record attendance at the show in 2005, the Aero Engine Expo has more than doubled in size and is relocating to the much larger Earls Court exhibition centre for the 2006 event at the end of September. Once again, the Expo will play host to the world's aero engine manufacturers and their customers and suppliers. As in 2005, the show will be a dual event, running alongside the Gas Turbine O&M Expo - incorporating manufacturers, suppliers and operators in the industrial turbine market. 

  • EDM Specialist Secures Nadcap Accreditation

    01 Feb 2006

    Coventry's Hi-Tech EDM Services which produces engine components from exotic metals has become one of the world's few firms to secure Nadcap accreditation for nonconventional machining in accordance with Aerospace Standard AS7116. 

  • Armour Plate Specialist Wins Defence Contracts

    01 Feb 2006

    Sheffield based Mayflower Technology has had considerable contract success in the Defence sector over the last few years, and specialises in the supply of components in carbon steels and 'High Hard' armour plate. 

  • Laser Manufacturing Meets Nadcap Approval

    01 Feb 2006

    Micrometric, the Lincoln based laser cutting, welding and marking specialist has been audited and approved by Nadcap for registration with AS/EN9100 for laser manufacturing. This standard covers everything that is in ISO9001:2000 plus additional requirements in management, process controls, quality procedures and customer focus. 

  • Contract Awarded for Ceramic Sub-assemblies

    01 Feb 2006

    Leading manufacturer of electro ceramic material solutions, Morgan Electro Ceramics (MEC), has been awarded a manufacturing contract by Smiths Aerospace. MEC has been supplying Smiths Aerospace with its piezoelectric ceramic sub-assembly for fuel-level sensors since the early 90's but will now also be responsible for the manufacture of the full sensors at its facilities in the UK. 

Castings & Forgings

  • Strategic Initiative Helps Forge Bright Future

    01 Feb 2006

    In the past 12 months, Willenhall based Victoria Drop Forgings has pulled out of decline by securing two substantial new customers and achieving a 25% increase in business turnover. With the assistance of West Midlands Manufacturing Challenge (WMMC), the company adopted new manufacturing methods and marketing techniques, which turned its fortunes around. 

  • Pattern Maker Joins GTMA

    01 Feb 2006

    Midas Pattern Company has become an associate member of GTMA. The company specialises in the manufacture and supply of foundry patterns, ultra high quality polyurethane RIM mouldings taken from low cost metallised resin injection mouldings, and PUR castings. 

  • Cast Bodies Benefit from Molten Flow Programming

    01 Feb 2006

    In the past 18 months UK sales of machined castings from Gebruder Kemper GmbH has grown dramatically through the UK sales arm Kemper Rhodes UK. This is a direct result of the manufacturer's quality and delivery performance following huge investments in 3D CAD for casting simulation and rapid prototyping. 

Heat Treatment

  • CHTA Supports Event

    01 Feb 2006

    The 17th in the series of UK 'Furnaces' exhibitions, supported by the Contract Heat Treatment Association (CHTA), will be part of The Foundry, Furnaces & Castings Expo, 5-7 June 2006, in Harrogate. 

  • £600k Over Two Years Invested in Grinding

    01 Feb 2006

    In addition to heat treatment and furnace brazing at two UK sites and one in the Czech Republic, Kepston Ltd has made significant impact in the world of high precision grinding from its site in Aldrigdge, West Midlands, particularly in jig grinding and universal grinding. 

  • Contract Heat Treatment Expands For Foundries

    01 Feb 2006

    Last year, ADI Treatments installed the world's largest sealed quench Austempering furnace. 

  • Heat Treatment Facilities Extended with Upgrades

    01 Feb 2006

    In support of increasing sales, Keighley Laboratories Ltd, the specialist subcontract production company offering heat treatments and metallurgical laboratory and technical services, has been continually upgrading its extensive facilities by investing in new equipment and improved processes and controls. 

Industry News

  • Government Must Raise Its Game to Help Firms

    01 Feb 2006

    The Government's business support network is failing to provide consistently high quality help and advice to new and growing firms, according to a report by the CBI released last month. 

  • 'Made in Kent' Event

    01 Feb 2006

    On 23 March the 'Made in Kent' business event and exhibition takes place at Big Blue Chatham Maritime. This is the first of many events to be held in and throughout Kent in support of manufacturers, assist with any regeneration programme and to boost the local economy, also to assist with the local well-being and to secure jobs. 

  • Missions & Seminars Overseas Programme

    01 Feb 2006

    Karen Finegold of the Engineering Industries Association has been successful in securing subsidies from UK Trade & Investment in order for UK SME companies to promote themselves at overseas engineering events including the following: 

  • Purpose Statements Build Stronger Identity

    01 Feb 2006

    Purpose statements are an ideal tool for communicating your products and services to others, and can help them to further understand your core business, aims and ethics in a concise manner, says Arthur Richardson, director of the South West MAS. 

  • Capacity for Change in France Benefits Aerospace Companies

    01 Feb 2006

    France undeniably possesses Europe's broadest aerospace capability, from design and development to fabrication and final assembly. This capability, combined with geographic advantages and financial incentives, has helped drive France's aerospace revenue to $28.5bn in 2005, a figure that is expected to rise over the next three years. Olivier Poncet, Aerospace Director at the Invest in France Agency outlines some of the benefits enjoyed by aerospace companies in France. 

  • Government Must Raise Its Game to Help Firms

    01 Feb 2006

    The Government's business support network is failing to provide consistently high quality help and advice to new and growing firms, according to a report by the CBI released last month. 

  • Welding Conference

    01 Feb 2006

    The 9th National Conference of the Welding & Joining Society will be held 17-18 May 2006. 

  • Welding Conference

    01 Feb 2006

    The 9th National Conference of the Welding & Joining Society will be held 17-18 May 2006. 

Stevens Rowsell is a specialist precision sheet metal engineering company in East Sussex