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Hexagon kit keeps Superbikes on the right track

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Scrutineers for the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship have chosen Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence equipment to ensure teams comply with the technical rules. The examiners are relying on a ROMER Absolute portable measuring arm to perform a range of trackside checks … Continue reading

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SCHUNK extends successful ‘trade-in’ offer

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The exceptional popularity of the SCHUNK ‘trade-in’ offer that was unveiled in June means that it has now been extended to the end of 2016. The ‘trade-in’ deal applies to all of SCHUNK’s market leading toolholders and a wide variety … Continue reading

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Tornos announces Open House dates

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  For manufacturers looking for the latest turning innovations, Tornos UK has announced that it will be hosting its 2016 Open House event from the 11th to 13th October at its Coalville headquarters. The event will see the established SwissNano, … Continue reading

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ETG celebrates 20 years representing Chiron

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Twenty years after setting up Chiron Werke UK Ltd and selling its first Chiron FZ series machining centre, the company, now trading as the Engineering Technology Group, has sold many hundreds of Chiron machines into the UK in the ensuing … Continue reading

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Turning technology to take centre stage at Citizen Open House

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Central to Citizen’s 2016 Open House between 11 and 13 October will be the first UK demonstration of a key breakthrough in machining technology that is not only able to increase cutting performance, but also create gains through improved and … Continue reading

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XYZ sees business and enquiry boost following Brexit vote

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Like many prior to the Brexit vote, XYZ Machine Tools had misgivings due to the many unknown factors that it raised. However, since the vote was taken, the Burlescombe-based machine tool company has seen business levels increase and enquiry levels … Continue reading

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Hainbuch publishes new product catalogue

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  Hainbuch has now published the 2016/17 edition of its workholding and clamping catalogue. The latest edition of the Hainbuch product catalogue is packed with almost 500 pages of clamping technology and peripheral equipment that has been designed to reduce … Continue reading

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Gold standard

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Bristol signmaker gets over Olympic finish line first with ITC As the world watched the Rio Olympics, Bristol Signmaker Wilson Signs had already won its prize, the contract to produce the iconic Olympic rings for the BBC Television Studio. As … Continue reading

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Star GB to unveil new headquarters with special Open House event

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Leading sliding head lathe manufacturer, Star GB has announced the opening of its new UK headquarters. To mark this exciting occasion, Star GB is extending an invitation to the engineering community across the UK to join them for a special … Continue reading

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Novel solutions on display at metrology forum

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An offline robot cell, designed to automatically measure sheet metal parts in the toughest shop floor conditions, will be on show at a metrology forum hosted by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. The WLS400A white light scanning system is one of nine … Continue reading

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