Category Archives: Innovation

Hainbuch receives Industry 4.0 award

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In the areas of technical progress, digitalisation and the networking of manufacturing, Hainbuch plays a leading role and this has now been recognised with the company winning an award for its Industry 4.0 innovations. Some years ago, Hainbuch took its … Continue reading

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Second Greater China Business Award for PTG

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Rochdale-based Precision Technologies Group (PTG) was the proud winner of the Business Award category at the 11th Annual NW England Greater China Awards on Friday, 19th February 2016. Organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the 2016 event was held … Continue reading

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Introducing the Haas F1 Team VF-16

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The latest, fastest, most exciting ‘machine’ to carry the famous Haas VF prefix The VF-16, Haas F1 Team’s first racecar, has arrived. The car was revealed on 21st February to the world motorsport press at the Circuit de Barcelona – … Continue reading

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ABB introduces YuMi to the UK market

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  ABB has launched YuMi, a collaborative dual-arm robot, to the UK market. Aimed initially at the computer, communication and consumer electronics, toys and watch-making industries, YuMi has no barriers, cages or zones. Its padded arms and motion control technology … Continue reading

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Cutting tools designed around Edgecam Waveform

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  Edgecam’s “Inspire” productivity event in partnership with Mazak, Sandvik Coromant and Iscar Tools has been described as “industry leaders showing innovative technology.” Delegates learned that tools are now being designed around the CAD/CAM software’s Waveform milling strategy. Live machining … Continue reading

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Comau’s humanoid robot cooperation is effective even in small spaces

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  During the recent EMO Milan 2015 exhibition, Comau showcased AMICO, a special cell showing the new concept of a human-like robot developed by the company. AMICO, available in a new colour combination, which turns it into an object of … Continue reading

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Delcam Learning Zone App now available for Android devices

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Following several thousand downloads of its free Learning Zone App for iPads, Delcam has now also made the Learning Zones for its full range of CADCAM software available as a free download for Android devices. The new App can be … Continue reading

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Komet agrees service contract with Exactaform

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Internationally recognised as a leading technology and innovation expert in high-precision cutting tools, the Komet Group is supported globally by service partners that can service and manufacture Komet products in local markets. To bring this local manufacturing and servicing facility … Continue reading

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Tornos & Matsuura present their Open House

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In conjunction with Matsuura, Tornos has announced the dates of its much anticipated annual Open House Event. From the 10th to the 12th of November, the event will be co-hosted by Tornos and Matsuura at their neighbouring facilities in Coalville, … Continue reading

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Britain’s first ‘workshop on wheels’ set to revolutionise railway maintenance

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The first of a new fleet of engineering trains, which will revolutionise the way Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ carries out railway maintenance and repair work, enters service this week. The state-of-the-art mobile maintenance trains (MMTs) will make working on the railway quicker, … Continue reading

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