Spirit AeroSystems named Rolls-Royce supplier of the year Spirit AeroSystems has been named the 2018 Rolls-Royce supplier of the year. Rolls-Royce recognised Spirit for excellence on the BR725 program, specifically for the company's commitment to quality and delivery…
AWI breaks £10m sales barrier after trio of new contracts Major new orders to supply into the aerospace, petrochemical and nuclear sectors have helped a Black Country manufacturer smash the £10 million barrier for the first time in its 72-year…
NI introduces InstrumentStudio software National Instruments (NI), provider of a software-defined platform that helps accelerate the development and performance of automated test and automated measurement systems, has announced the release of its InstrumentStudio software…
Airbus ACJ320neo family enters production Manufacture of the first ACJ320neo has begun, with elements taking shape across Europe and final assembly due to begin in June, followed by the first delivery of the ‘green’ aircraft…
Dassault Systèmes and Granta form materials knowledge partnership Granta Design is collaborating with Dassault Systèmes to help product innovation teams make more informed decisions about the materials they use for the products they are developing and the experiences…
Express Engineering showcasing CNC machining services at Subcon 2018 Express Engineering, a leading UK subcontract manufacturing partner, is exhibiting for the first time at Subcon 2018 (stand D32), which this year runs from 5-7 June at the NEC, Birmingham.…
Testing lends crucial support for quality management in additive manufacturing Adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) as a viable means of production continues to increase, offering substantial advantages for the manufacture of low volume, high mix parts and complex geometries prohibitive…
Indestructible Paint wins prestigious export award Indestructible Paint, manufacturers of performance paints and coatings, has won a major accolade at the prestigious Insider ‘Made in the Midlands’ manufacturing awards. The Birmingham-based organisation overcame competition from leading…
Dougie Lampkin takes on his hottest joyride challenge In a new video, 12 times Trial World Champion, Dougie Lampkin, takes on the Wallwork Group’s Manchester heat treatment plant in a thrilling two-minute ride, where no obstacle is too high…
NI accelerates beyond the speed of innovation with LabVIEW 2018 NI, the provider of a software-defined platform that helps accelerate the development and performance of automated test and automated measurement systems, has announced the release of LabVIEW 2018. For decades,…
A flying finish at Subcon 2018 Specialising in gundrilling, deep hole boring, CNC turning, honing, CNC grinding and super-finishing, Perfect Bore Manufacturing is continuously investing to keep pace with customers exacting requirements. Fintek offer a full…
Teledyne CML Composites awarded A350 Airbus contract Teledyne CML Composites has announced the award of a contract with Airbus S.A.S. in Madrid for the ‘Life Of Program’ supply of composite wing components and assemblies on the A350…
Beyond the surface HILITECH claims to provide the lightest cabin systems and linings on the aircraft market. The portfolio ranges from single components – like sliding doors, tables, horseshoe toilet seats, shower trays…
VERICUT V8.2 features access to Sandvik CoroPlus ToolLibrary CGTech, developer of the world’s leading independent CNC verification, simulation and optimisation software, VERICUT, has announced that its latest release, Version 8.2, will include a seamless interface with the Sandvik…
New internal grooving systems German tooling manufacturer, Horn, has introduced two grooving systems for internal machining of bores. System 209 is intended for bores of diameter 16mm and above, while system 216 machines bores…
Vice holds cylindrical or prismatic parts for 5-axis machining The PC80Z self-centring vice from Roemheld is available in a new, two-in-one version that accepts the manufacturer's optional round inserts, enabling cylindrical components or billets from 44 to 95mm in…
Achieving the best of both worlds Versatility has become a necessity for modern cutting tools, but should this requirement compromise a quality end product? Milling cutters, for example, which can support roughing to finishing applications in…
FANUC launches lightweight robot for SME paint applications FANUC UK has extended its family of paint robots with the launch of the lightweight P-40iA intelligent robotic arm. The latest addition to the range is ideally suited to a…
