Qimtek

There’s no denying that there is a gender imbalance when it comes to engineering. In the UK, only 12 per cent of engineers are female.

Investment in tool offline pre-setting helps Benham Precision Engineering keep the spindles turning and boosts capacity.

The has been a leading supplier of complex components and sub-assemblies to the aerospace and defence sectors for many years, operating 22 machine tools to create a range of parts such as manifolds, bodies, castings and casings, each to exacting standards.

The new Pa993D SDI-12 submersible depth sensor uses an SDI-12 v1.4 communication protocol, comes in capacities of 0-1mWG up to 0-100mWG and can perform complex linearisation and calibrations, all thanks to its embedded 16-bit microprocessor.  Here’s why we think it would benefit you.

What is SDI-12 protocol?

SDI-12 stands for serial data interface at 1200 baud.  It is a standard communication protocol for interfacing intelligent microprocessor sensors to a data logger.

Benefits of the Pa993D SDI-12 submersible depth sensor:

BAE Systems has awarded a further five contracts to suppliers worth more than £100m, as progress on the Type 26 frigate programme continues apace at the company’s shipyards in Glasgow.

The new contracts will support 250 jobs, with the Type 26 programme sustaining more than 4,000 jobs in total across the UK, helping to support the nation’s economic recovery by maintaining much-needed skills and capabilities. More than £1bn has been invested across the programme’s supply chain to date, with more than 100 suppliers globally.

Carrickfergus-based IPC Mouldings has achieved the SC21 Gold Performance Level for the second consecutive year.

The SC21 international programme promotes the continuous improvement and acceleration of the competitiveness and capabilities of the Aerospace and Defence Supply Chains worldwide.

The tool manufacturing and injection moulding company joined the programme in 2015 and is one of few companies to reach gold standard in the space of four years.

July 2020 - take a look at whats been happening at Rotec Engineering in our latest Vlog https://youtu.be/YePFs4qoAss 

Electrix International, the world’s leading manufacturer and stockist of stainless steel electrical enclosures and cable management systems, is exploiting the many benefits provided by a new TRUMPF TruMark Station 5000 laser-marking system. The new machine has replaced a previous foil sticker to provide a fast, permanent way of marking and identifying products without compromising requirements for hygiene or corrosion resistance.

A new Master-level apprenticeship standard for engineers employed within the surface coatings and surface engineering disciplines is now available from Cranfield University.

This new standard is at Master Degree level 7, and post graduate engineers will learn specialised skills particular to Surface Engineering and Coatings, Heat Treatments, and Surface Treatments with a specific emphasis on helping their business.   

The current measures in dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic have given rise to many expanded applications in the healthcare sector which call for hardware such as quarter turn locks. These adaptations are calling for large numbers of components for devices previously only seen in quite small quantities. Examples include foot operated sanitisers, closure mechanisms on ventilators and other hospital/laboratory equipment.

At a time when reshoring is very much a topic of concern, Challenge Europe are delighted to announce their partnership capabilities for sourcing and supply chain management of threaded fasteners on a specialist basis. This covers threaded products and related items from screws and bolts to nuts, washers, security fasteners, inserts and custom fasteners.

Two precision engineering specialists were recognised for their commitment to quality and delivery performance as the Farnborough International Airshow went ‘virtual’.

Arrowsmith Engineering and TGM, both part of the £43million Aero Services Global Group (AS.G), were given the SC21 Silver and SC21 Bronze awards respectively for their ongoing ability to manufacture complex components to customers supplying some of the world’s largest airplane manufacturers and primes.

Following the retirement of Steve Ripley as Managing Director of aluminium foundry Skaigh Engineering at the beginning of July, a new team is now leading the business.

Steve had worked at Skaigh for over 40 years adding a purpose-built, modern, CNC machine shop to the services that the company offers.  Family members Tess, Steve's sister, and brother in-law, Barry are still with the family firm, alongside managers Nick Newman, Mike Harper and Matt Edmondson who have now also invested in the business and joined the senior management team as directors.