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A hinge by any other name is not quite what one may expect – as it turns out. The FDB online shop now includes a selection of spring hinges, friction hinges and torque hinges for the many and extensive specialist enclosures and panels used in industrial and office furniture applications.

Kloeckner Metals UK is the first UK stockholder and distributer to obtain the new health and safety management systems standard through the Steel Construction Certification Scheme (SCCS).

ISO 45001:2018 is the new international standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems – OHSMS, which this year replaced OHSAS 18001. The new standard sets out requirements for companies who wish to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all.

Cheshire Seals & Components can offer a larger machining capability following the purchase of a new Harrison Alpha 1550XS manual/CNC lathe from Colchester Machine Tool Solutions.

It seems likely that Britain’s exit from the EU will go ahead as planned on 29 March 2019, but many SME manufacturers are unsure how to prepare for what remains a very uncertain future – writes Caroline Milton*.

Specialist fastener suppliers Challenge Europe are “big” on socket screws – with big stock and big service to ensure UK manufacturers across the electro-mechanical industries can save costs and ensure problem-free production schedules.

… We must have been on the good list this year…

Rotec has just taken delivery of a New Star SR-20JII Type B and Bar Feed. Offering increased rigidity, accuracy and versatility through a combination of improved engineering and expanded functionality.

Combining a 6-tool turning platen with a 5-spindle cross drilling unit and an 8-spindle back working tool post, the SR-20JII boasts impressive tooling capacity allowing for a huge range of machining options.

Can’t wait to set up and get this operational, question is whose job will be first this coming January?

Spare Parts 3D and global home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool are working together on a new 3D printing project based on spare parts production.

Whirlpool is partnering with the Singapore-based company to apply leverage to its 3D printing expertise and accelerate industrialization.

Whirlpool is taking a step into the expansion of the process by scaling-up the printing its first parts. The first part, a push button made in Nylon with the MFJ technology, paves the way of a new way of thinking spare part management in aftersales.

Solving porosity problems has allowed a breakthrough in additive manufacturing applications and quality at Graphite AM

The Queen’s cousin, HRH the Duke of Kent, has paid a visit to precision sheet metal specialist Harlow Group.

On arrival the Duke was introduced to Alan Pearce, Managing Director, and Michelle Madell, Financial Controller, by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Essex, Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst.

Polgain Cams have recently purchased a Schiess Kopp SK21 to increase cam grinding capacity. Please contact us for further information.

Challenge Europe are finding an increasing requirement for rework and retro-fit projects – often involving changes to mechanical fastenings or the fitting of electronic components such as sensors. This generally occurs in an OEM environment where perhaps a specification has been changed in the middle of a production run or a previously unforeseen service requirement is realised.

Ilmor Engineering has applied motorsport technologies to make a diesel aerospace engine meet green clean requirements.

The Northampton-based company improved the power density of a General Aviation diesel engine by applying technologies and design solutions honed in motor sport to successfully deliver an EU Clean Sky 2 (CS2) programme, funded by the Horizon 2020 research and innovation project aimed at reducing CO2, gas emissions and noise pollution.