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Technology’s grip on modern-day life has tightened over the last decade, especially in the world of manufacturing. Innovation, efficiency, safety and hygiene have been the order of the day for quite some time, with the latter gaining more spotlight due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The total value of claims for tax relief under the UK’s Patent Box regime has increased, but only slightly, according to latest data sets released by HMRC. Whilst this is a positive indicator of investment in innovation, the number of companies making claims is still far lower than it should be, according to European intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers.

The new Elesa MPI-R10 magnetic measuring system in IP54 or IP67 housing provides seven-digit remote readout of linear or angular measurements. Offering a solution which benefits the operative to manage equipment safely, accurately and quickly without the need to personally access the materials or the measuring head. Whilst providing an accuracy of +/- 0.1mm and a resolution of 0.01mm, it is suitable for use in many sectors and industries.

Samuel Taylor Limited (STL) has been selected alongside three other leading low carbon technology innovators to participate in the UK pavilion at The Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo at the Messe Stuttgart, Germany in May 2021.

The pavilion is managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), in partnership with Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department for International Trade, SMMT and Innovate UK.

Market leaders Lee Spring are delighted to provide their customers with the opportunity to buy online with full account management and basket purchasing facilities on their new easy to navigate website at www.leespring.co.uk – a fast ecommerce experience with highly efficient product search and CAD downloads.

The European Foundry Association has appointed a new executive team as the industry recognises its important role in the ‘Green Revolution’.

At the recent Council meeting of the European Foundry Association, CAEF, Roberto Ariotti (Italy) was appointed as the new Chairman of the Executive Committee, taking over from Luis Felipe Villas-Boas (Portugal) at the completion of his term of office.

A new HP Multi-Jet Fusion machine at 3DPRINTUK, the first of its kind in the UK, will give big improvements in part quality and repeatability.

The 5210 MultiJet Fusion (MJF) is HP’s most advanced system. It was supplied by Matsuura and represents the final stage of 3DPRINTUK’s  £1m expansion plan.

Construction of Covid protective “spit screens” or barriers is made easier with robust 1056 program hinges from EMKA. Supermarket checkouts, shop cashpoints and other public service positions can add the flexibility of hinged protection panels by use of these surface mounted hinges in stainless steel, zinc die or polyamide – in metal finish or black.

Specifically, the 1056 lift off hinge is frequently favoured, while the torque adjustable 1056 finds application where quick opening is required without the need for a lock.

The latest Contract Manufacturing Index for the third quarter of 2020 (Q3) shows that the subcontract market bounced back strongly in July and August after the Covid-19 shutdown.

The market fell slightly in September, but was still 14% higher than at any point in the previous quarter. The signs are that larger companies have projects in the pipeline but they are taking longer than normal to come to market as many staff continue to work from home.

New DIRAK telescopic cover supports are now available from FDB Panel Fittings for covers and top leaves of industrial control desks, and for side inspection covers of large machines.

These robust supports offer easy to use automatic locking and unlocking functionality integral to the guide mechanism – just lift and release for positive mechanical support while maintaining or adjusting internal equipment. Simply extend and retract 3 cm to automatically lock in place and support the cover, then extend 3 cm and release to close.

Alucast is looking to build on £1m of electrification contract wins by joining a new EV cluster.

A recent £2.5m investment in its new CNC machining shop is paying off for the company, with the new technology paying a pivotal role in helping it secure new contracts in the electrification sector.

The independent aluminium foundry is using its increased 5-axis capability and MagmasoftÒ casting simulation to develop and produce a range of complex casings and housings for high profile car makers across Europe.

Six months after the start of lockdown, research by Subcon shows that manufacturers have become more gloomy about a speedy return to ‘normal’.

Two surveys asking identical questions were conducted four months apart. In April, just 13 % of the 247 industry professionals believed the impact of Covid-19 on the supply chain would continue to be felt after a year. By August, that number had rocketed to 59%, with industry expecting recovery to follow a much deeper, longer curve than originally forecast.