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System allows measurement of unwanted automotive vibrations
08 Oct 2007
In an effort to aid the automotive industry to overcome the perennial problem of unwanted vibrations in cars and trucks Armstrong Optical Ltd of Northampton, UK have used the SP-S non-contact vibrometer system from SIOS Messtechnik GmbH to allow measurement of vibrations from 0Hz to ~1MHz.
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Experts at UN-backed meeting lay foundation for global cybersecurity roadmap
08 Oct 2007
Experts at a United Nations-backed conference have agreed to jointly take action to combat the constantly evolving and increasingly sophisticated challenges posed by cybercrime.
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Disk technology takes Nobel Prize
09 Oct 2007
French Scientist, Albert Fert, and Peter Grunberg, of Germany, have won the 2007 Nobel Prize in physics.
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Being REACH ready is good for business
11 Oct 2007
Companies that are quick to comply with recently introduced, far-reaching chemical safety legislation will have real commercial advantage over rivals who are slow to act, specialist lawyers at Walker Morris advised.
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Second-generation MD takes over at Qualiturn
18 Oct 2007
Qualiturn Products, a 24-employee subcontractor in Hertford specialising in high-precision mill-turning of metal and plastic components, has appointed Nick Groom, 30, as managing director with effect from 1st October 2007.
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UK turned parts company purchased
23 Oct 2007
Leading UK automotive turned parts manufacturer Stanbridge Precision has received a major boost following its purchase by the owners of leading UK aluminium diecaster Kaye Presteigne, also a key supplier to the automotive sector, and a rapidly growing UK engineering component group.
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Aluminium awards reward design and innovation
30 Jul 2008
A 50,000 prize fund is attracting entries for The Power of Aluminium Awards - the exciting new international competition established to showcase the metal of the future and reward design and innovation using aluminium. Many innovative entries have already been submitted by designers in the Engineering sector.
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Staff grab chance to own shares in engineering giant
24 Oct 2007
Employees at Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd (SFIL) have overwhelmingly leapt at the chance of owning shares in the historic company. More than two-thirds of the company’s 700-strong workforce has taken up the offer to buy shares – with the demand at three times the anticipated level.
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Senior executives struggle to juggle as priorities compete for attention in the engineering sector
31 Oct 2007
Figures released today show that long-term company growth in the engineering sector is under threat, with senior execs admitting that strategic planning 'goes out the window' because of conflicting and ever-increasing demands.
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Royal seal of approval for laser facility
06 Oct 2007
A new £1 million laser facility at Shearline in Ely has been opened by His Royal Highness, The Duke of York.
Value chain synchronisation grows with IT innovations
01 Oct 2007
Emerging software, hardware, and services are expected to significantly impact IT users in the next three to seven years. In particular, the emerging technologies and innovations will disrupt existing approaches, and will generate new business opportunities. Recent news this month from Preactor, Seimens and, Delmia, indicate developments in the sector.
BTMA initiative helps members to train more CNC setters
01 Oct 2007
The BTMA has launched the first in a series of short courses tailored specifically for the needs of member companies. Skill shortages are a major impediment to the growth of engineering manufacturing companies in the UK. This is a significant issue for BTMA members – the majority being SME’s with limited resources to run their own training schemes.
