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SLS 3D printing of iglidur components

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In its latest video, motion plastics expert igus demonstrates how 3D parts are printed using the selective laser sintering (SLS) process. Using iglidur I3-PL tribo-powder, a new polymer material developed specifically for laser sintering, plain bearings are at least three … Continue reading

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Renishaw opens dedicated healthcare facility at its South Wales site

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Global precision engineering company, Renishaw plc has announced a new Healthcare Centre of Excellence at its Miskin site, located close to Cardiff, South Wales. The Centre, which was formally opened on 29th September by The Rt Hon Carwyn Jones AM, … Continue reading

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ETG signs up with Midaco pallet changers

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The Engineering Technology Group has further expanded its programme of machine tool automation and loading/unloading products with the addition of pallet changers supplied by the Midaco Corporation. Since adding Halter robot loaders to its portfolio, ETG has experienced high levels … Continue reading

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Cutwel’s new tooling centre now open to customers

Cutwel Ltd, the leading tooling supplier for the UK and Ireland has announced the grand opening of its new tooling centre, which is located at the company’s headquarters in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, just off junction 26 of the M62. The … Continue reading

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Aberlink ‘coordinates’ post Brexit sales success

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As many others did, the owners of Aberlink Ltd, the largest UK owned Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) manufacturer, worried about the outcome of June’s EU referendum and were concerned about the potential implications for future business. However, since the Brexit … Continue reading

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Allied Machine announces acquisition of Wohlhaupter GmbH

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Allied Machine & Engineering Corporation, Dover OH, announced at the recent AMB exhibition in Stuttgart that it has acquired a majority of the shares of Wohlhaupter GmbH of Frickenhausen, Germany, Wohlhaupter USA, and Wohlhaupter India. Wohlhaupter is known all over … Continue reading

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Floyd hits open season with new product lines

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At the Star Micronics Open House this month, 4th-7th, and the Citizen and Tornos Open Houses, held from the 11-13th October, UK manufacturers will get their first opportunity to take a look at the next generation of Applitec PRO-Line sliding … Continue reading

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Video published on CNC multi-spindle automatics

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The first of a pair of high-quality videos explaining the advantages of using German-built INDEX CNC multi-spindle automatics (multis) has been produced and published by the manufacturer’s sales and service agent for the UK and Ireland, Geo Kingsbury. The video … Continue reading

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Ensuring workers are protected from loud noises

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An award-winning system by 3M will give employers complete confidence that their workers are receiving the very best protection from harmful noise. The science-based technology company has officially launched its unique 3M E-A-Rfit dual-ear validation system, which is making significant … Continue reading

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Ferrari returns to the UK with new distributor

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After an absence from direct sales into the UK market of over 15 years, Italy-based machine tool builder, CB Ferrari, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has appointed IWSH Ltd as its UK distributor. The agreement covers the … Continue reading

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