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Brushless threaded rod cutter

The cordless DSC102ZJ threaded rod cutter from Makita is powered by a brushless motor and is compatible with both 14.4 and 18V Makita Lithium-Ion batteries. 

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Tapes designed for electric vehicles

Adhesive tapes offer an alternative to traditional mechanical fastening methods and Techsil believes they have a role to play in the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector. Options range from structural bonding tapes and anti-noise tapes to prevent rattles and squeaks through to closed cell foam tapes to provide waterproof seals.

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Booth to capture dust

AirBench has delivered a 5.5m VertEx booth to a customer in France. The system is designed to capture dust from the entire contained area, with various operations taking place within the booth.

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Reshoring: Many happy returns

The tide is turning back for UK manufacturing, as companies realise that producing at home – or sourcing locally – can make better business sense than contracting out to lower cost economies, explains Jeff Kiernan, commercial director at Dawson Shanahan.

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Gas inspector training

ESAB has entered into a partnering with Proactive Gas Safety (PGS) for the provision of Oxy-Fuel CP7 Inspector courses, with successful candidates being awarded a nationally accredited EAL (Excellence in Achievement LTD) Level 3 QCF Qualification (Qualifications and Credit Framework).

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Apprenticeships: Moving forward

Engineering is one of the most productive sectors in the UK economy, generating 25% of total GDP but, with the industry facing a serious skills shortage, it urgently needs to attract new blood. Apprenticeship schemes are one way forward

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Low reaction tool range

Returning for a second year in the UK, Atlas Copco’s pan-European summer roadshow is the launch platform for a range of ‘Low Reaction’ (LRT) handheld tools.

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