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Emerson Ports Factory Automation Stack to Marine VesselsEmerson is porting its factory-floor automation stack to marine vessels, betting that superyachts and ships need the same "single pane of glass" reliability as ...
FPT Industrial Treats Carbon Neutrality as Full-Stack Engineering ProblemFPT Industrial is treating carbon neutrality as a full-stack engineering problem — not just cleaner engines, but alternative fuels, electrification, and even ho...
Advanced Composites Improve Marine Structure Durability Beyond Steel and AluminiumAdvanced composites are a game-changer for marine engineering—replacing steel and aluminum with materials that laugh at saltwater corrosion and cut structural w...
FPT Industrial Brings ePowertrain Tech to Marine With eBS 37 EVOFPT Industrial is bringing its proven ePowertrain tech from on-road to marine — the eBS 37 EVO lands in a hybrid generator from distributor AS Labruna, signalin...
Vanzetti Engineering Targets Cryogenic Pump OEM Growth at 30% AnnuallyVanzetti Engineering is cementing itself as the go-to cryogenic pump OEM globally, with 30% annual growth and a dominant Asian marine/biogas presence — a solid ...
Spectrum Digitizer Turns Dolphin Echolocation Into Real-Time Cursor ControlA 16-channel Spectrum digitizer system is turning dolphin echolocation into real-time cursor control, opening a genuinely new channel for ...
Mencom MCVH Connectors Deliver Field-Repairable Power for Harsh EnvironmentsMencom's MCVH connectors deliver a practical, field-repairable power connection solution for industrial environments where pre-molded cordsets fall short — part...
Southco Lever-Actuated Plunger Cuts Component Swap Time in Tight SpacesSouthco's new lever-actuated plunger cuts component swap time in tight spaces by replacing the old two-step lift-and-turn with a single-motion release — a small...
Delta 50kW DC Wallbox Targets Fragmented Public EV Charging PaymentsDelta's new 50kW DC Wallbox targets a real pain point in public EV charging — fragmented payments and poor user experience — with integrated billing and smarter...
Rohde & Schwarz Unveils New Microwave Antenna for EMI Measurements up to 50 GHzRohde & Schwarz's new microwave antenna pushes EMI measurement into FR2 territory (up to 44 GHz), letting engineers test large devices in ...
SolderKing Pairs Advanced Soldering Consumables With Process OptimisationSolderKing's integrated approach — pairing advanced soldering consumables with hands-on process optimization — offers a model for how materials suppliers can de...
FRIWO Restructures Sales and Expands Business Areas in Optimised Market StrategyFRIWO's shift from sector-based to country-specific sales and its five-business-area restructure signal a serious bet on localized manufacturing partnerships an...
CWIEME Berlin 2025: Where the Electrification Supply Chain Gets RealCWIEME Berlin 2025 is the place where the electrification supply chain actually gets down to business — 6,700+ visitors, heavy-hitter ...
FLIR PV Inspection Range Targets Scaling Solar Maintenance ChallengesFLIR's new PV inspection range targets a real pain point — as solar scales exponentially, manual testing bottlenecks are becoming a critical path issue for inst...
ELESA Expands ESD Component Range for Electronics ProtectionESD protection isn't just for cleanrooms anymore — ELESA's expanding range of antistatic mechanical components brings IEC 61340-5-1 compliant charge dissipation...
Innodisk Enters PCIe Gen5 SSD Market for AI Training and Hyperscale StorageInnodisk's first PCIe Gen5 SSD line targets the exploding AI training and hyperscale storage market with enterprise-grade density and speed. The 128TB ceiling a...
Emitech Certification Becomes France's Notified Body for EU CybersecurityEmitech Certification has become France's officially notified body for EU cybersecurity compliance under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30, meaning manufacturer...
SolderKing Wins King's Award for Enterprise on 71% International Sales GrowthSolderKing's 71% international sales surge and King's Award recognition signals that UK-based electronics manufacturing suppliers can compete aggressively in gl...
Southco Launches Lever-Actuated Plunger for Faster Component RemovalSouthco's new lever-actuated plunger catch is a genuine time-saver for anyone doing component swaps in tight spaces — single-motion release beats the old two-st...
Rohde & Schwarz Receives VESA Approval for DisplayPort Test SolutionsRohde & Schwarz recebe aprovação VESA para soluções de teste DisplayPort As soluções de teste da Rohde & Schwarz foram oficialmente aprovadas pela Video Electro...
Spectrum Instrumentation Launches Ethernet-Controlled Arbitrary Waveform GeneratorsSpectrum Instrumentation's new Ethernet-controlled AWGs bring lab-grade signal generation to remote and automated test setups ...
Self-Learning CNC Controllers With Real-Time Vibration Damping Target Precision MachiningSelf-Learning CNC Controllers with Real-Time Vibration Damping: The Future of Precision Machining Vibration remains one of the most persistent obstacles in high...
Dunbar Race Engineering Brings CNC Machining In-House From OutsourcingSmall UK motorsport firm Dunbar Race Engineering went from outsourcing to in-house CNC machining in 2022, buying a Hurco VM10i VMC with 4th-axis rotary table — ...
Mecanumeric Opens Spanish Subsidiary and Launches New Machine RangeMecanumeric anuncia la apertura de su filial en España y el lanzamiento de una nueva gama de máquina Mecanumeric anuncia la apertura de su filial en España y el...
Davi's All-Electric MCE e-POWER Plate Roller Doubles Positioning PrecisionDavi's all-electric MCE e-POWER plate roller doubles positioning precision to 0.05 vs. 0.1 typical, while eliminating hydraulics ...
EMCO Partners With TITANS of CNC to Merge Machine Sales With Free TrainingEMCO's partnership with TITANS of CNC merges machine sales with free, academy-based training — a smart play to embed its brand into the next generation of machi...
Nova Racing Transmissions Upgrades Turning Capacity With DN Solutions LatheNova Racing Transmissions upgraded their turning capacity with a new DN Solutions lathe, directly reducing production bottlenecks for high-precision motorcycle ...
Seco Round 20 Copy Milling System Targets Roughing ApplicationsSeco's new Round 20 copy milling system gives manufacturers a drop-in performance upgrade for roughing operations across steel, stainless, and superalloys — wit...
DN Solutions Fourth-Gen DNM Vertical Machining Centres: A Maturity PlayDN Solutions' fourth-gen DNM vertical machining centres represent a mature, battle-tested platform that UK/Irish manufacturers already rely on across demanding ...
Better Process Control Emerges as Key to Unlocking Higher Margins in UK ManufacturingBetter process control is emerging as the most practical lever for UK manufacturers to protect margins without new capex — squeezing ...
Vericut 9.6: AI-Powered CNC Simulation Cuts Training OverheadVericut 9.6 embeds AI directly into CNC simulation workflows, cutting training overhead and making complex verification tools accessible to shop-floor staff wit...
CGTech Icam V26 Tightens Post-Processing and Simulation LoopCGTech's Icam V26 tightens the loop between post-processing and simulation, cutting programming friction while giving engineers more control over how their mach...
Vericut 9.6 Embeds AI Into CNC Simulation WorkflowsVericut is betting big on AI to make CNC simulation less of a black box and more of a guided, intelligent workflow—critical for shops struggling to hire experie...
FPT Industrial Partners With Anadolu Türk to Expand Turkish Engine MarketFPT Industrial is doubling down on Turkey's large engine market by partnering with a well-established local player — a smart move for manufacturers who rely on ...
Prima Power and ECKOLD Combine Laser Welding and Clinching for AutomotiveTechnisch anspruchsvolle Kombination Bremsgehäuse fürs autonome Fahren Kombinierte Bremsgehäuse vereinen Hauptbremszylinder, Bremskraftverstärker und ABS/ESP in...
FPT Industrial's CURSOR 13 Engines Prove Diesel Still Has a Role in SustainabilityFPT Industrial's CURSOR 13 engines are proving that diesel power still has a role in the green transition — by hauling 81-meter wind turbine blades to renewable...
Automated Laser Welding Cells Move From Premium Option to Production NecessityAutomated laser welding has moved from premium option to production necessity for automotive manufacturers, driven by EV weight targets and autonomous vehicle s...
JVL MAC1004: 1kW Servo Power in an 80×80 mm FrameJVL's MAC1004 packs 1kW continuous / 3kW peak servo power into an 80×80 mm frame — a meaningful density jump that lets machine builders shrink control cabinets ...
Prima Power Unveils Four-Head Giga Laser Next for Automotive 3D CuttingPrima Power's four-head Giga Laser Next is a genuine productivity leap for automotive manufacturers wrestling with giga-factory scale — it's not incremental, it...
Apex Dynamics UK Promotes Andrew Parsons to General ManagerApex Dynamics UK's promotion of Andrew Parsons to General Manager signals continued aggressive expansion in the precision gearing market, with his dual technica...
Electro Rent Hires 25-Year Dell Veteran to Scale EMEA Test Equipment BusinessElectro Rent's hire of a 25-year Dell veteran signals serious intent to scale its "one-source" test equipment model across Europe — a move that could reshape ho...
Exeter's Rapid Fusion Unveils UK-First Large-Format Hybrid 3D PrinterA UK-built large-format hybrid 3D printer could shift high-value mould and tooling work back from overseas by offering aerospace and automotive primes a single-...
Lesjöfors Group Expands Into India With Acquisition Of International Industrial SpringsLesjöfors Group's expansion into India through the acquisition of International Industrial Springs signals confidence in the subcontinent's manufacturing growth...
MAPAL Brings Aluminium Machining Expertise to Pneumatic ComponentsMAPAL is leveraging decades of aluminium machining expertise from automotive series production to solve high-volume pneumatic component manufacturing — where cy...
BEP Surface Technologies Secures 12-Year Chrome-Plating AuthorisationA 12-year regulatory green light for Chrome 6 is a big deal — it kills a decade of uncertainty and lets UK manufacturers plan long-term without ripping up their...
Hill Helicopters Vertically Integrates UK Helicopter ManufacturingHill Helicopters is vertically integrating helicopter manufacturing back to the UK for the first time in 50 years, aiming to price its 5-seat HX50 turbine helic...
Aerospace Manufacturer JPB Système Celebrates 30 Years of InnovationJPB Système hits 30 years and isn't coasting — a new Polish plant and digital overhaul show how mature aerospace suppliers scale without losing operational disc...
MAPAL Consolidates Aerospace Component Machining Into Single-Operation PartsMAPAL's aerospace generic components are a practical masterclass in machining consolidation — one part that distills decades of global ...
Ultra-Precision Air Bearing Spindles Enable Sub-Micron Micro-MillingUltra-precision air bearing spindles are becoming non-negotiable for manufacturers chasing sub-micron tolerances—mechanical bearings hit hard physical limits th...
In-Line CMM Verification Becomes Strategic Imperative for High-Volume CNCMagnetorheological Polishing for Mirror-Finish Aerospace Components: Precision Without Compromise Aerospace components demand near-perfect surface finishes—not ...
Conflux Technology Plants First European Flag in UK After Decade of GrowthConflux Technology is planting its first European flag in the UK after a decade of proving its additive-manufactured heat exchangers can ...
Robotic Force-Controlled Deburring Becomes Must-Have for Aerospace ManufacturingRobotic force-controlled deburring is moving from nice-to-have to must-have for aerospace manufacturers chasing tighter tolerances and higher throughput. It rep...
West Ohio Tool Co. Named to Inc. 2025 Fastest-Growing Private Companies ListWest Ohio Tool Co. has been named to Inc.'s 2025 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest — a validation of their precision cutting tool str...
CERATIZIT Brings Domestically Manufactured OptiLine End Mills to EASTEC 2025CERATIZIT is bringing its domestically manufactured OptiLine end mills to EASTEC 2025, leaning hard on vertical integration from tungsten ore to finished tool —...
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Cuts Airport Baggage Handling Energy Use With ECO ServiceNORD DRIVESYSTEMS' NORD ECO service cuts airport baggage handling energy waste by right-sizing drive systems — a practical lever for hitting climate targets in ...
HELLER to Promote 5-Axis Machining at the Paris Air ShowHeller's F and HF series 5-axis HMCs are getting a spotlight at the Paris Air Show, and for good reason — aerospace manufacturers are demanding more compact, hi...
Mills CNC launches PV 6300 range with 18-inch chucks for mid-sized component machiningMills CNC has filled a real gap in DN Solutions' vertical turning centre lineup — the new PV 6300 range gives UK and Irish manufacturers a purpose-built machine...
AI-driven predictive maintenance is replacing calendar-based servicing with real-time condition monitoring, cutting unplanned downtime by 30-50% in high-value m...
Apex Dynamics UK is doubling down on growth with a leadership promotion that signals serious expansion intent—engineers sourcing precision gearing should expect...
Automated CNC Machine Tending with Collaborative Robots (Cobots) The Challenge of CNC Machine Tending in Modern Production CNC machining centres deliver excepti...
Brazed End Mills for High-Speed HRSA Machining The industry-leading CERAMIC-SFEED milling line from TaeguTec has now been significantly expanded with the introd...
Bredel Heavy Duty Bredel Hose Pumps, que forma parte de Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, ha diseñado la nueva bomba Bredel Heavy Duty con característic...
CBM urges manufacturers to take advantage of Climate Change Agreement that has delivered £100m Manufacturers are being encouraged to take part in a Climate Chan...
Closed-Loop Thermal Compensation for Large-Format CNC Gantry Mills: Precision Under Thermal Stress The Challenge of Thermal Expansion in Large-Format CNC Machin...
Comau's end-to-end hairpin stator line signals a maturing e-motor manufacturing ecosystem — turnkey automation is becoming table stakes for OEMs and Tier 1s rac...
Wide belt deburring is the go-to for high-volume sheet metal shops because it outpaces alternatives on speed and consistency for flat parts—directly cutting pro...
A precision subcontractor's investment in two multi-tasking CNC lathes is a solid example of how smaller shops can punch above their weight by consolidating ope...
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, has hired a new sales representative firm. • With 50 ye...
Ecoclean at parts2clean - solutions from coarse to high purity cleaning Whether solvent or water-based cleaning, coarse, intermediate, and final cleaning or ult...
Electro Rent poaches a seasoned Dell exec to turbocharge its EMEA operations, signaling serious intent to own the European test-equipment market. • Nicolai More...
Evermore Counts on Cylindrical Grinding Machines From STUDER Evermore has been manufacturing high-quality precision machine components in China for over two dec...
Fronius is betting big on SMBs with the Fortis MIG/MAG series, packing pro-grade features into versatile, energy-efficient machines that work anywhere from 200V...
The Fronius iWave now has even more to offer. • PushPull: stable welding process even with a large radius of action An additional wire feed on the torch ensure...
Technological innovation: guided welding for perfect results With the new Velocity Assistant, or Velo for short, Fronius is taking manual MIG/MAG welding to a w...
NMITE's new Innovate UK Knowledge Base status turns a regional engineering university into a gateway for Herefordshire businesses to tap government innovation f...
**Guill Tool**, the global leader in extrusion tooling, recently announced their expansion in the European market with the creation of Guill Tool Europe. • The...
In-Situ Laser Cladding for Die & Mold Repair in Automotive Stamping: A Cost-Effective Solution The automotive stamping industry relies heavily on precision tool...
Innovación en productos para un aplanado sin tensiones La nueva máquina aplanadora de piezas Peak Performer 90P incorpora un concepto de máquina optimizado y nu...
IoT-Enabled Smart Tool Monitoring Systems: Revolutionising Precision Manufacturing The Critical Need for Real-Time Tool Monitoring in Modern Machining In high-p...
Leaders from industry, academia and government unite to break ground on South Yorks aerospace Industry, academia and government leaders gathered in Sheffield to...
LK Metrology is making CMM automation more accessible by launching affordable modular change racks that work across multiple machine ...
Lochbleche entspannt richten Die Verarbeitung von Lochblechen stellt eine große Herausforderung dar, da Lochbleche und perforierte Paneele mitunter knifflige Mi...
Max Hilscher Reaches Peak Performance with Vericut and Vericut Force Next-Level Machining When things go smoothly, everything falls into place – Max Hilscher Gm...
Mills CNC's MACH 2026 performance signals strong UK manufacturing investment appetite, with record-breaking order intake and footfall that validate their motors...
Multi-tasking CNC machines are eliminating the multi-setup bottleneck that's plagued aerospace turbine blade production for decades—one clamping, ±5µm tolerance...
Northants Precision – a real mover and shaker in the motorsport sector. • 2025 is already proving to be a memorable, stand-out year for leading precision motor...
Nouveauté produit pour un planage de tôles sans contraintes La nouvelle machine de planage de pièces Peak Performer 90P se distingue par un concept de machine r...
Prima Power at Blechexpo 2025: Fully integrated solutions and a World Premiere Stuttgart, October 21-24 - At Blechexpo 2025, Prima Power, the master of technolo...
KOHLER's Peak Performer 90P is a genuinely interesting piece of kit for anyone in sheet metal processing — ditching hydraulics entirely for electromechanical ga...
Produktneuheit für entspannte Richttechnik Die neue Teilerichtmaschine Peak Performer 90P glänzt durch ein schlankes Maschinenkonzept und neue funktionale Desig...
Relieving the stress in modern sheet metal processing Flat and low-tension metal sheets shorten throughput times and increase productivity. • The company emplo...
Schritt in eine klimaneutrale Zukunft: Schenck Process wird zu Qlar Experte für Technologien zur Materialtransformation mit Rebranding am 13. • Mai 2024 in Qla...
Stable and versatile optical wireless power transmission for sustainable IoT World’s first automatic and adaptive, dual-mode light-emitting diode (LED)-based op...
European sheet metal manufacturers are under real pressure to automate without bloating their floorspace — LISSMAC's compact deburring solutions show that "work...
Tecnologia di spianatura innovativa senza tensioni residue La nuova spianatrice di precisione Peak Performer 90P si distingue per un concetto costruttivo snello...
Cost reducing and efficiency increasing solutions such as Industrial Acoustic Imaging Camera, Handheld Thermal Cameras, Fixed Thermal Cameras, and Test & Measur...
TWP Manufacturing's aggressive investment in pre-owned sliding-head lathes turned a supply-chain vulnerability into a revenue engine — a playbook worth studying...
Guided Tours at the EMO 2025 with direct access to Hidden Champions EMO Hannover 2025, the world's leading trade fair for production technology, is offering its...
The unseen hazard of welding When we think about manual welding, we often picture gleaming arcs, flying sparks, and plumes of smoke. • Now, the body has become...
Ultra-Precision Diamond Turning for Optical Lenses: Achieving Sub-Micron Accuracy The Critical Demand for Precision in Optical Manufacturing Modern optical syst...
Vericut, the industry’s benchmark for CNC simulation, verification, and optimisation, will unveil its newest developments at EMO 2025. • Attendees will also be...
WFL's new M70 MILLTURN and automation demos at EMO signal a push toward longer-bed, higher-precision turn-mill centres for heavy-duty manufacturing — worth watc...
LISA brings AI-assisted setup to sheet metal processing, cutting what used to take minutes down to seconds — a genuine productivity win for shops drowning in or...