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A dozen robot do’s and don’ts
03 Jul 2008
At first glance, industrial robot specification sheets look fairly straightforward, says Stirling Paatz of robot integrators Barr & Paatz, but a few tips can help in avoiding common specifying mistakes.
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30% laser cost savings revolve around second-hand Axel
03 Jul 2008
Doncaster Laser Logistics has invested in a pre-owned LVD Axel laser that will cut its costs by 30%. The Axel will run completely unmanned from 4pm to 8am increasing the company’s capacity at little extra cost.
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Water pressures could send us down the plughole
10 Jul 2008
The fuel crisis will pale in comparison to the impact that limited water supplies and resulting price hikes could have if businesses continue current consumption levels, says sustainable business agency Envirowise, which is calling on UK companies to take action now to reduce the millions of litres they waste daily.
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Global power in aerospace materials is launched at Farnborough
15 Jul 2008
ThyssenKrupp Services announced the launch of ThyssenKrupp Aerospace, the world's first global materials service provider, at the Farnborough Airshow. The new company incorporates ThyssenKrupp's existing aerospace distribution and supply chain management businesses with Apollo Metals and Aviation Metals, which it acquired earlier this year.
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Subcon proved UK pressworker can compete worldwide
15 Jul 2008
Presswork specialist H T Brigham says that Subcon 2008 allowed it to show that it could be competitive in global markets – despite the increasing trend for pressed components to be sourced from Eastern Europe and the Far East.
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Shake away fatigue and stress with ultrasound
20 Jul 2008
An ultrasonic treatment service can extend the fatigue life of metallic components and relieve residual stress, as well as increasing surface hardness, toughness and corrosion resistance. Typical components that can be treated include tubular fabrications, solid shafts, threaded connections and welded joints.
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Aerospace supply chain event takes off in Frankfurt
20 Jul 2008
Airtec 2008, the International Aerospace Supply Fair, will take place from November 11 to 14 at the Exhibition Centre Frankfurt Main, Germany. Exhibitors include suppliers of tools, components and engineering services from all sections of the industry. This year’s event includes a number of special features including a ‘guest’ country, a focus on composites and an international conference.
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He’s a jolly good engineering Fellow
20 Jul 2008
Sheffield Forgemasters chief executive Dr Graham Honeyman has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He joins 43 other pioneering industry and academic figures on this year’s list of Fellows, including Queen Mary 2 designer Stephen Payne and leader of the UK Energy Research Centre John Loughhead.
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Midland’s success celebrated at Accelerate awards
20 Jul 2008
Some of the West Midlands’ top automotive companies have been honoured at one of the Accelerate supplier awards ceremony. A Coventry steering parts manufacturer, a Birmingham tool-maker and a Cannock precision parts-turner took to the top awards.
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Brandauer appoints head for new project
21 Jul 2008
Precision pressings specialist, C. Brandauer & Co. Ltd, has appointed Brian Tomlinson to head up the introduction of a new in-line welding process that is said to be 100% faster than off-line riveting techniques. It also virtually eliminates waste thereby saving costs and greatly increasing efficiencies in high volume parts production.
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Golden rays peep out
21 Jul 2008
The summer skies seem to be coming out in sympathy with the economic outlook - grey, gloomy and downright miserable – writes Simon Howes, Business Development Director of South West MAS. But is it as bad as we're told, or are we talking ourselves into a recession?
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MAS North East and Productivity Alliance merged
29 Jul 2008
Regional development agency One NorthEast has signed a £30 million deal for PA Consulting Group to deliver its combined Manufacturing Advisory Service and North East Productivity Allicance (PA) until March 2013. One NorthEast brought the services together to simplify, streamline and improve manufacturing support across the region.
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Low cost diecastings from Rencol
29 Jul 2008
A low cost diecasting service has been introduced by Rencol, providing manufacturers with a cost effective alternative to machining. Volumes can range from prototypes to mass production in aluminium, zinc and special alloys – with other materials on request.
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More awards for Shearline apprentices
29 Jul 2008
Two Shearline employees, Joe Halls and Neil Dodd, have become the company’s latest apprentices to pick up awards for their achievements in the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF) Apprentice of the Year Competition.
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Remploy wins electronics manufacturing award
30 Jul 2008
Remploy Electronics has been recognised in the Yorkshire Productivity Awards 2008, winning the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) category. Remploy’s Bolton manufacturing site was nominated based on the number of its staff achieving level 2 NVQs in Electronics and won the category against competition from 20 other finalists from across the north of England.
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Farnborough International is £44billion success
29 Jul 2008
New orders worth approximately £44.35bn for some 480 aircraft and equipment systems were announced during the 60th anniversary Farnborough Airshow 2008, which ended on 20 July. This doubled the 2006 record. The event attracted 132,636 business visitors and 153,000 public visitors on the final weekend.
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Arthur Sanders – a new name in contract honing
30 Jul 2008
A joint venture between Delapena Honing Equipment’s contracting division and Apperley Honing has created a new contract honing business – Arthur Sanders (Cheltenham) Ltd. The venture will benefit from experience gained in Delapena’s 80 years as a leading manufacturer of honing equipment and Apperley’s 45 years as a contract honing specialist.
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