For years, India’s economy has been growing at a rapid pace. In 2014, the ‘Make in India’ economic initiative was developed specifically for this purpose. One of the key manufacturers taking part in the initiative is Basco Tool Industries from… Continue Reading →

In response to feedback from users, Citizen’s M32 sliding-headstock lathe, a popular model in the Japanese manufacturer’s range capable of economical machining of components in small or large batches, has undergone a fundamental makeover in its fifth design iteration to… Continue Reading →

The range of applications demanding skills in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) moulding is on the rise, with the medical, food and automotive segments driving significant growth according to a new study issued by Reports & Data[1]. Projected to be worth… Continue Reading →

Aaron Johnson, VP of Marketing and Customer Strategy, Accumold   For companies that are exploring the possibilities that exist for miniaturization of plastic parts and components, there are some seemingly daunting obstacles that exist, not least the vagaries of the… Continue Reading →

Major order seals strategic partnership   The industrial robot manufacturer FANUC and the automotive group BMW AG have signed a framework agreement for the supply of 3,500 robots for new production lines and plants. FANUC robots will be used in… Continue Reading →

Dormer Pramet has launched a high precision, quick-change tooling system for a variety of internal and external turning applications. Ideal for use on multi-task machines, the polygon shank coupling (PSC) is a spindle interface which promotes higher productivity through reduced… Continue Reading →

Access smart manufacturing with Hexagon’s software solutions at Global Industrie 2020   A special, highly complex, machined part will be unveiled at the forthcoming French Global Industrie exhibition, which demonstrates how Hexagon’s solutions combine to meet the needs of Industry… Continue Reading →

After a successful pilot year of its 3D printer loan scheme, where global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, loaned 30 local schools a 3D printer for three months, the company has continued the project for a second year. In total, 21… Continue Reading →