A combination of toolpath simulation for G-code verification, and cutting tool management, significantly improved productivity for a company specialising in machining hydraulic blocks. Based at Saint-Germain-Laval in Central France, Evaflo uses NCSIMUL’s machine simulation module from the Hexagon group to… Continue Reading →

Having purchased its first Grindingmaster deburring and graining machine from Ellesco almost 40 years ago, JC Engineering Products can genuinely claim to be a longstanding customer. Fast forward to 2020 and the company, as part of a large investment programme,… Continue Reading →

Kerf Developments has been building plasma, oxy-fuel and waterjet cutting machines since 2002. The company originally started as a service-based organisation repairing and upgrading a broad range of profile cutting machinery. It was the experiences gained working on such a… Continue Reading →

In modern processing centers, inductive sensors are the components of choice for monitoring the motor spindle clamping process. Integrated into the spindle, they must be exceptionally small and offer high repeatability to ensure smooth tool changing at all times.  Baumer… Continue Reading →

Regions with a high number of family businesses are doing well. They provide jobs and apprenticeships, preventing people from moving away and ensuring more inhabitants. Family businesses are innovative, too, according to the latest German Economic Institute (IW) study dealing… Continue Reading →

Creating a greener aerospace sector is key to the industry bouncing back from Covid-19 according to new research released today. The second part of Protolabs’ Horizon Shift report, which involved aerospace business leaders from across Europe, reveals that more than… Continue Reading →

Lubrication specialist ROCOL has introduced a new, long-lasting grease that will remain operational for long periods at temperatures up to 280oC. Unlike traditional greases, SAPPHIRE Ultra is designed to dramatically lengthen relubrication periods and give maximum performance in plain and… Continue Reading →

Following the installation of a TRUMPF TruLaser Cell 5030 5-axis CNC laser-profiling machine, the first such model in the UK, GF Laser (www.gflaser.co.uk) is enjoying the flexibility afforded by a system that can switch quickly and easily between 3D and… Continue Reading →

Ceratizit UK & Ireland customers will be benefitting from some special introductory offers when they receive the latest edition of the machining specialist’s Special Selection publication. Included is a range of milling, drilling and turning innovations at introductory discounts of… Continue Reading →