54
58 first tier focus 63 subcon scene
automation
robotics &
assembly
Paying its way
Cell flexibility allows reconfiguration for
welding or machining.
bolt-on
productivity
55 Milling spindle hours doubled by adding
railtrack mobility to pallet changer;
workholding optimises machine tool
utilisation.
56 New technology increases plasma nozzle life;
productivity drives creation of a new series of
press brakes; new consumable for thin plate
welding; more capacity at sub-contract
waterjet cutting company; refrigerator
specialist installs new laser cutter.
58
forming &
fabrication
first tier focus
Happy landing
Supply chain management drives
manufacturing efficiency for Eaton
Aerospace.
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63
mould & die
sector report
World first in mould
development
News from the frontline of R&D from
GTMA, including progress on the Emold
project.
Look and learn
Training maximises potential of new
cutting tool developments, and adds
productivity to toolmaker’s skill capability.
subcon scene
Perfect harmony
Design, function and advanced
manufacturing technology come together to
get a new niche product from idea to market.
64 Subcon show sets the tone for a resilient
engineering sector; fast response contributes
to versatile subcontractor’s long-term plans.
65 March engineering company’s plans to
tackle the economic challenges; heat
treatment specialist invests over £500k.
67 recruitment
68 products and services
70 showcase
71 webwatch/advertisers’ index
contents
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event on sustainable
manufacturing, go
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topics we covered, and
who was there - and
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cover
Environmental care is part of the
cost/productivity formula for
contemporary cutting fluids -
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