- K+K moves to expand machining business
Bletchley-based subcontractor K+K Specialised Engineering has moved to new premises to accommodate extra XYZ CNC machine tools and allow for future growth.
[09 Oct 2009]
- TCT and MM events at the Ricoh
At the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 20 and 21 October 2009, the TCT Live and MM Live shows will boast three seminar theatres and two auditoriums dedicated to advancing knowledge within the additive manufacturing and micro manufacturing industries.
[07 Oct 2009]
- Micro Manufacturing conference is free
Following its launch in 2008, the Micro Manufacturing Technology Seminar has now been developed into a full two-day conference programme to be held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 20-21 October. The event is free to attend, but pre-registration is essential.
[13 Jul 2009]
- An introduction to micro- and nano-manufacturing for £35
A one-day course in micro- and nano-manufacturing at The University of Nottingham on 7 July will combine an overview of the technologies, materials, processes and challenges with a look at the current and future state of the market and live demonstrations. External funding allows these courses to be offered on a subsidised basis at a cost of just £35 per person.
[11 Jun 2009]
- £25 million Advanced Forming Research Centre planned
A world-class research centre will develop forming technologies for the manufacture of new products, including components and structures for aircraft wings, body parts and engines.
[18 May 2009]- French subcontractors in the limelight
The French Trade Commission-UBIFRANCE in the UK, the French agency for international business development will showcase about ten French companies from the subcontracting sector on the French Pavilion (stand G105) at the Subcon show.
[11 May 2009]
- GTMA event measures up
Once again GTMA’s “Make Measurement Matter” exhibition, held at RAF Cosford, proved a great success, providing a unique opportunity for metrology professionals to discuss their measurement requirements with specialists from the UK’s premier metrology suppliers.
[03 Apr 2009]
- Manufacturing equipment complements subcontracting show
Subcon 2009, which takes place from 9 to 11 June at the NEC, Birmingham, will complement its subcontracting focus with a new section dedicated to manufacturing equipment and materials - the MEM zone.
[26 Mar 2009]
- Global outsourcing - the answer to the economic downturn?
In the first of three exclusive online three articles, Elizabeth Samandi of Darian looks at the advantages of global outsourcing. The disadvantages follow next month… [18 Feb 2009]
- What to see at Southern Manufacturing
The Southern Manufacturing show (February 11th-12th 2009, FIVE, Farnborough) is now established as the most important annual industrial event in the South of England. [10 Jan 2009]
- What to see at Southern Manufacturing
The Southern Manufacturing show (February 11th-12th 2009, FIVE, Farnborough) offers a wealth of precision engineering, electrical and electronic subcontract manufacturing services. Engineering Capacity gives a pre-Christmas taste of what visitors expect to see from Cabletree, Inro, ALR, Perfect Bore, Brighton Sheet Metal and Stevens Rowsell. [22 Dec 2008]
- An introduction to micro- and nano-manufacturing for £35
A one-day course in micro- and nano-manufacturing at The University of Nottingham on 24 March will combine an overview of the technologies, materials, processes and challenges with a look at the current and future state of the market and live demonstrations. External funding allows these courses to be offered on a subsidised basis at a cost of just £35 per person. [23 Feb 2009]
- Ultra-precision machining facility launches on 10 September
A new Ultra Precision Microscopy and Machining Centre will be launched at the University of Nottingham on 10 September. The Centre will allow companies to test the commercial potential of new micro products using the latest technologies in micro-moulding, laser processing, micro-machining, metrology and microscopy. [27 Aug 2008]
- Free seminars on Micro Manufacturing
The Micro Manufacturing event, MM Live 2008, which will be held on 21 and 22 October at the Ricoh Arena, will feature a series of free educational seminars. These are designed to give a complete overview of the Micro Manufacturing technology spectrum and give newcomers an introduction to the manufacture of precision micro components. [03 Jul 2008]
- Why buy a dog and bark yourself?
“I cannot see the point of investing in accurate and repeatable CNC machine tools and then checking the components they produce by hand,” says Nick Groom of Qualiturn. “You simply take the risk of human error out of the machining process only to reintroduce it in the quality control department.” [05 Jun 2008]
- Sector focus: The UK Machine Tools Marketplace
Machine tools have been at the heart of UK innovation since the industrial revolution; they are truly the mother machines – the machines that build machines and are used to create almost everything around us that is made from metal, plastics, polymers, composites and ceramics. [30 Mar 2008]
- Second-generation MD takes over at Qualiturn
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. [18 Oct 2007]
- System allows measurement of unwanted automotive vibrations
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. [08 Oct 2007]
- Turned parts subcontractor continues to expand
Precision turned parts manufacturer, Qualiturn, has enjoyed a one-third increase in annual turnover to £2 million since moving to its new premises on the Mead Lane Industrial Estate, Hertford, in 2004. [01 Sep 2007]
- Flame Retardant, Laser-Sintered Plastic Takes Flight
Components that have been rapid-manufactured by laser-sintering plastic powder directly from CAD models are being used routinely by a luxury commercial aircraft manufacturer in the USA. [25 Jul 2007]
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