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Hexagon and NPL sign new 10-year deal

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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has signed a new 10-year license agreement with the UK’s National Measurement Institute to produce gauge block interferometers. It marks a long-established relationship between the leading measurement solutions provider and the NPL that now spans three decades … Continue reading

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Recognition of dedication to industry

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The winner of the 2015 Cyril Johnson Memorial Award was Bill Neal of Roemheld UK in recognition of his achievements and dedication to both Roemheld and the engineering industry as a whole. The Cyril Johnson Memorial Cup is awarded to … Continue reading

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100 years of innovation and going stronger than ever

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  The year was 1916, Great Britain ruled 25 percent of the world, women were on the cusp of getting the vote, Einstein was writing theories nobody could understand and in the Gangwon Province in South Korea, cutting tool manufacturer … 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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Bystronic UK reinstates apprenticeship scheme

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Three apprentices have been taken on by Coventry-based sheet metalworking machinery supplier, Bystronic UK, marking the first intake since the 1990s. The subsidiary is following in the footsteps of its Swiss parent company, which employs more than 100 apprentices worldwide. … Continue reading

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Measurement Solutions launch new mobile friendly website

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As a leading supplier of metrology equipment and services, Measurement Solutions Ltd has now launched a new website (www.measurement-solutions.co.uk) to enhance customers’ on-line experience. With the world wide web acknowledged as the shop window for any modern business; and the … Continue reading

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2015 record order intake for Mazak UK

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Yamazaki Mazak is reporting a record order intake in 2015, driven by strong growth across all machine types. Richard Smith, managing director UK & Ireland sales division at Yamazaki Mazak, says: “2015 was another record order intake in the UK … Continue reading

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TRUMPF Open House

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TRUMPF opens the doors to its powerhouse in March. For the first time in the UK, the company will be showcasing the TruLaser 5030 fiber* with TruDisk 8001, the first 2D laser machine to provide 8 kW of laser power. … Continue reading

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Amada apprentices showcase their skills

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  Amada apprentices “were a credit to the company,” according to event organisers at last November’s UK skills show. Renowned as the UK’s largest exhibition dedicated to sharing career advice with young people, Amada decided to support this theme for … Continue reading

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Tool management solutions

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  Zoller UK will display the latest technologies in presetting at the Zoller UK / Fenn Tool “Tools Management” Open House in February Zoller UK and Fenn Tools will present their professional range of tool presetters and tool management software … Continue reading

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