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Wind in their sails
With over €565 million earmarked by the EU last year for the development of off-shore wind projects the potential market is huge. Applying experience from the oil, gas and marine industries Barker Collins is supplying large clevis joints to the sector.
Mollart goes deep
Mollart Engineering has developed 80 mm deep hole boring heads for a new contract that will call on the 2,000 mm stroke of its five-axis Mollart Centeplex dual spindle machining centre.
Rapid mouldings for cost and qualty
When OceanLED needed a fast and flexible way to produce low cost, high quality components for state-of-the-art LED boat lights it turned to Proto Labs' rapid injection moulding service.
EEF appoints new Chief Executive
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has appointed Terry Scuoler as its new Chief Executive. Terry is currently Managing Director of Ferranti Technologies Ltd and will commence his new role on 15 March.
Aerospace composites expertise
Synergy Composites has invested in a new autoclave for the manufacture of advanced composite components. The company offers specialist expertise in the design and manufacture of carbon fibre components, refining existing processes and increasing profitability.
Carbon footprint reduction recognised
Bespoke processes that significantly reduce carbon footprint, water consumption and waste at BEP Surface Technologies have been recognised with a Groundwork Business Community Award.
Premier takes a lead on SC21
One of the first signatories to the SC21 programme, St Albans-based deep hole specialist Premier says it has now progressed to be the first company in its sector to begin the training and diagnostics programme.
Design guide on cast irons
A new 50 page design guide for engineers and designers covers all the main grades in the cast iron family. The guide will help to dispel many of the myths about cast iron and demonstrates the range of properties available.
New take on Hanover Fair
The subcontracting section of the Hanover Fair gets a new name and a new focus this year. One of nine trade trade fairs taking place at the Hannover Messe from 19th to 23 April, the event will now be known as ‘Industrial Supply’ and feature a new emphasis on lightweight construction.
UK supplier approved by German Army
MTL Group Ltd, a global supplier of processed armour steel, has become the first company in the UK to be awarded TL approval from the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr or BWB).
Subcontracting talent on show
With the Southern Manufacturing & Electonics show less than a month away Engineering Capacity looks at some of the companies that are exhibiting. These include: J & J Engineering, NC Precision, Aerotech, Bytesnap Design, Falcon Precision, ICEE, Inro and Harlow Group.
Precision holes for off-roaders
Future owners of upmarket British four-wheel drive vehicles will be able to relax confident in the knowledge their luggage is secure, thanks to millions of precision holes produced by Leeds-based Kingfisher.
New business brews up demand for more subbies
New business – including a £560,000 order from the makers of Stella and Becks – means that a Leeds brewing equipment specialist is on the lookout for local subcontractors to supply stainless steel fabrications, hygienic pipe work, vessel fabrication and sheet metal work.
Other Top Stories
Prototype shines light on the stars
North Yorkshire based Micro Metalsmiths has completed a rapid prototyping project to produce castings for I-pix, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting fixtures for the entertainment and architectural industries.
Springpart pioneers rust-free pharmaceutical spring
A specialist spring manufacturer from Redditch is celebrating its 35th birthday by pioneering a new product for the pharmaceutical industry.
Businesswoman of 2009 award for Andrea
The Bedfordshire Businesswoman of the Year for 2009 is Andrea Rodney, co-director of Hone-All Precision Ltd. An independent judging panel commended Andrea, who joined Hone-All in 1994, for her 'passion and commitment to her business and its ongoing success, while constantly looking for new challenges'.
Online cutting quotes are a hit
Six months after its launch Microkerf’s instant online laser cutting quotation service, Laserquote, is a vital strand of its business and giving customers the rapid service they want.
Southern Manufacturing already open for business
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2010 has opened for business online, giving exhibitors and visitors the chance to meet and begin negotiations a full two months before the actual event opens on February 10th and 11th.
Supply Chain News
Aerospace sector raises its game
Phil Curnock of ADS, manager of the SC21 supply chain improvement project, spoke to Engineering Capacity about the background to the programme, how it works and the current state of play.
Exploiting commercial opportunities for nanotechnology
A one-day workshop for entrepreneurs will encourage partnerships for the successful commercial exploitation of micro and nanotechnology in Southern England.
Comments & Analysis
Green shoot watch
I’m regularly asked if I can see any green shoots yet. Well, Autumn is more commonly associated with mushrooms and dead leaves underfoot than green shoots, but for the determined observer they are still to be found. And, as with the most prized fungi, it is a case of knowing where to look.
Spinning is economical option
Metal spinning can be an extremely economical option – particular for the production of seamless and thin-walled hollow bodies and half-shells – says German firm Rübsamen.
