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The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium will delve into opportunities in digital innovation across MedTech Automotive, Diversity and Disruptive Technology.
 
From 31 March to 2 April in Milan, SEMI will host discussions about Europe’s most relevant strategic, economic and social needs.
 

The Elesa series of hygienic knobs and handles in stainless steel with FDA compliant sealing compliment their established adjustable levelling feet to complete a series ideally suited to medical, pharmaceutical, food processing and related industrial applications. In fact, all those messy situations where frequent aggressive cleaning is required to prevent the build-up of bacteria and dirt in general.

A robot welding cell at Burnley subcontractor Sparta provides the capacity of six welders, consistent quality and reduced second operations.

Burnley based Sparta Ltd specialises in laser cutting, CNC machining, investment and die castings, metal fabrications, rubber mouldings and forgings.

Due to an increasing workload on its welding department Sparta decided to explore the benefits of robotic welding systems.

Dornier Seawings, has contracted precision engineering company McGreevy Engineering to machine parts for its iconic advanced amphibious aircraft, the Dornier Seastar.

Dornier rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s as a manufacturer of large, all metal flying boats. The Seastar aircraft, designed in Germany, is engineered to operate from runway and water surfaces allowing for short field take-off and landing capabilities.

On-demand manufacturer Protolabs is now offering an anodizing service on aluminium parts.

The rapid digital manufacturer has launched the new service in response to growing demand from customers looking for a single-source solution. Protolabs offers an on-demand production service that starts with initial part design and moves through to a finished protected or decorative part.

A welding & fabrication apprentice from the WEC Group is set to represent the UK at WorldSkills Kazan 2019

Tyler Atkinson, the ‘Welding Superstar’ from Darwen-based WEC Group Ltd, has officially been announced to represent the United Kingdom in Construction Metal Work at the ‘Skills Olympics’ held later this year in Kazan, Russia.

A new source of X-rays, 1000 billion times brighter than those used in hospital radiography, will help scientists solve major problems facing our society.

The first components for the new ‘Extremely Brilliant’ source (EBS) – the world’s first, high-energy fourth-generation synchrotron light source – have been installed in its storage ring tunnel of the European Synchrotron in Grenoble (ESRF).

Hex headed high tensile bolts and screws, together with hex drive socket head cap screws, are the mainstays of industrial fastening and as such, are stocked in depth by Challenge Europe as part of their supply partnership philosophy.

Standard high tensile formats include non-flange hex head and flanged designs, along with standard socket cap head, socket button head and socket countersunk designs. Material grades available include 8.8, 10.9, 12.9 and stainless steel to suit the strength and environmental performance characteristics envisaged for the application.

The new DIRAK high load capacity corner hinge from FDB Panel Fittings offers specialist panel builders a simple way to quickly and effectively mount heavy doors with 180° opening and a lift-off facility.

The Pr04 corner hinge suits surface mounted doors where an external visible installation is appropriate. The hinge is a substantial 92mm length manufactured in zinc-die with stainless steel hinge pin for robust operation and longevity in industrial environments where electrical controls, power distribution/ management, HVAC or other equipment is housed.

The new TruBend Center 7030 bends parts up to 30 percent faster than its predecessor – and its tool change cycles are up to 70 percent quicker. For the first time, TRUMPF has also included the option of equipping the panel bender with a loading and unloading station. Panel bending machines such as the TruBend Center 7030 are particularly adept at fabricating complex parts with radius bends, short side lengths, and narrow profiles. When it comes to producing parts with these kinds of specifications, this alternative bending technology is quicker than die bending machines.

International high precision event, the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Show, returns to Palexpo, Geneva, on 18 to 21 June.

The event is recognized worldwide for the quality of exhibiting companies and for the diversity of innovations presented. Leading players from three sectors (watchmaking, jewelry, micro-technologies and medtech) will present their products and services to some 20 000 professional visitors from 5 continents. It will feature more than 800 exhibitors from 18 countries.