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It’s well known that water and electrics don’t mix which is why water, dirt and stones can cause undue problems to the electrics now commonly seen on the latest generation of mountain bikes. This problem led to the full range of skills and experience at Axiom Product Development being called upon to design and manufacture a workable solution for MTB accessories company SicoMTB Products for a particular bike model.

EMKA has always believed it is important to support their standard and custom products with a comprehensive in-house testing facility. This has been a significant part of EMKA engineering over many years and now their Technology Centre has been accredited by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH – DAkkS) (The German National Accreditation Body) for ten selected test procedures.

The Government has launched a £16 million programme to help make the UK’s advanced automotive manufacturing supply chain more competitive.

SMMT Industry Forum – the organisation set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and vehicle manufacturers to improve the competitiveness of the UK’s automotive supply chain – is to play an important role in the new initiative.

The UK subcontract manufacturing market continued to grow in the first quarter of 2019, despite a continued lack of resolution on Brexit. According to the latest Contract Manufacturing Index (CMI) figures, business was up 7% in the first three months of 2019 compared to the final quarter of 2018.

There was an upward trend throughout the quarter, compared to a downward trend that had been evident in the last three months of 2018.

Arlington Industries Group has acquired the Wahler Thermostat business from BorgWarner.

The move complements its acquisition of Magal Engineering in 2017. The Wahler acquisition will provide new technology and manufacturing synergies to a wider base of OEM and Tier One customers as well as providing its Arlington Automotive division with an established aftermarket business.

We are excited to be show casing some of our plant at this year’s Plantworx Show at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.

Come and see us on stand N3 to discuss any and all machining or profiling queries, while having a nice cup of tea.

We look forward to seeing you all.

Etched metal specialist ACE is completing a £500,000 investment drive following new orders for lightweight electric vehicle and aerospace components.

Advanced Chemical Etching (A.C.E.) has won over £2m of new orders over the last twelve months, with contracts being placed from customers in the UK, Europe and the Far East - taking turnover to £7.6m.

Why We Invested in a Second 10kw Laser at Laser 24

We recently took delivery of our second Bystronic ByStar 10kw Laser. It's an exciting investment for Laser 24, and one that keeps us at the forefront of the laser cutting industry.  Our Director, Iain Summerfield, has outlined why we made this investment, and just how much it will benefit our customers:

"As a subcontractor, we need the best machine in the marketplace. The Bystronic 10kw Fibre Flat Bed Laser is that machine, so much so that we bought TWO!"

Dawson Precision Components (DPC) has supplied a range of components for a specialist microphone manufacturer which uses elements of vintage audio design in its contemporary sound equipment.

Greater Manchester-based DPC is producing CNC-machined parts for the BMx2 Valkyr Blumlein stereo ribbon microphone which is made by Extinct Audio, based in York.

Pre-event registration is up 21% following the launch of Automechanika Birmingham 2019

Pre-registration for Automechanika Birmingham 2019 is up 21% on the same time last year, thanks largely to the raft of new initiatives being unveiled.

A record number of motor factors and garages are due to descend upon the Midlands once again for the industry’s leading trade exhibition, taking place from 4 to 6 June at the NEC Birmingham.

3D print bureau Fluxaxis took on a giant project when it produced a 1.2m high replica of a sculpture of David and Goliath.

The artwork was produced using Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) on a Stratasys F900 machine.

Fluxaxis regularly works with artists on the type of big sculptures that form the centrepieces of stadia and public spaces, and few come bigger than the ‘David and Goliath’ piece it commissioned for sculptor Jam Sutton.

A new development in PSL Datatrack’s Schedular module takes into account complex factors to show exactly what can be achieved in lights out running.

PSL Datatrack’s Scheduler module allows users to plan and maximise the production flow throughout an entire factory, by ensuring that jobs on the shop floor are correctly prioritised and the required materials are always available.