A CHEMICAL manufacturer has increased production, flexibility and control through a ‘game-changing’ automation solution. Hampshire-based GEO Specialty Chemicals (GEO) develops and manufactures high purity chemicals. It produces over 300 products for more than 1000 customers in the coatings, adhesives, medical, water treatment and construction markets.
CHANGES HAVE been made to the materials handling industry official guidance notes on how to comply with legal obligations for Thorough Examinations.
A EUROPEAN start-up in metal additive manufacturing systems has become the latest member of the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry.
MADE SMARTER’s innovative Leadership Programme has helped prepare a cohort of SME manufacturers for the challenges of a digital future.
SCHAEFFLER HAS has launched ‘Virtual Fitter’ – a quick and efficient rolling bearings mounting support service that operates remotely through the use of augmented reality. Available on a 24/7 basis, Virtual Fitter is available more quickly than an on-site Schaeffler expert would be, as it avoids them having to visit a location in person.
THE UNIVERSITY of Huddersfield’s Centre for Precision Technologies is to receive £3m of funding over the next five years to lead major research programmes designed to drive significant advancements in machinery design and performance.
SMITHSTOWN LIGHT Engineering, based in Shannon, Ireland, has invested in a TRUMPF TruPrint 2000 3D printing system to further enhance its support for the country’s burgeoning medical device industry.
FANUC HAS hired two new sales managers as its first on-the-ground employees in Ireland. The global robotics and factory automation specialist, with 27 subsidiary operations across Europe, is establishing a dedicated presence in the Irish market to support existing and future customer installations.
AS DEMAND for cleaner, low-cost air travel increases and drives innovation in aircraft design and manufacture, it is vital the UK maintains and extends its world-leading capability in sustainable aviation propulsion technologies
FOLLOWING UPDATES to the Ecodesign Directive in July this year, which revised the regulations governing the energy efficiency requirements of new electric motors, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has published an easy-to-use reference explaining the implications for motor users.
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