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Nine companies based in the North West are the first in the country to benefit from a government programme designed to boost UK manufacturing through the adoption of digital technology.

Based in Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and the Liverpool City Region, the nine companies are set to introduce 12 advanced manufacturing methods including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), 3D-printing and robotics.

A new Trumpf TruPunch 3000 automated punching system has allowed Kintec to eliminate outsourcing costs on parts for the caravan, leisure, retail and medical sectors.

Although only established in 2009, the company was formed out of the former Hull-based fabrication business John A Kinnersley Co Ltd, which had 40 years of history. The assets of Kinnersley were acquired by current Kintech chairman, Carl Canty.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a supervisor on our CNC milling section.

The role:

A full-time position, you will be required to supervise a small but extremely busy milling section. You will be conversant with all aspects of CNC milling including programming, reading of technical drawings, tooling selection etc. As a direct link between management and shop floor, we will expect you to lead by example and have a flexible attitude towards working. Experience of using Fanuc and Siemens controls would be advantageous.

About two-thirds (63%) of SME owners in the manufacturing sector are concerned that multinationals and other large corporates ‘have too much say’ over the future viability of their business, according to research compiled by accountancy firm, Menzies LLP.

Innovation will be the leading theme for Automechanika Birmingham at the NEC, Birmingham on 4 to 6 June, with the return of a dedicated vehicle production hall offering a showcase for future technology.

A new survey, by the Manufacturing Technologies Association and Close Brothers Asset Finance, has found that many manufacturing and engineering firms are not planning to take advantage of the increase of the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA).

From 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2020 a temporary increase in the AIA has been introduced by the government. This is to enable faster tax relief for plant and machinery investments between £200,000 and £1 million, with the aim to help businesses to invest and grow.

Aquaflame Systems provide solutions for micro soldering and acrylic flame polishing through a range of products. The Aquaflame range are high performance gas-generating units, producing a high temperature flame – in the range 1200-3300°C.

Employed extensively in the jewellery, dental and other technical manufacturing industries, the Aquaflame range provides solutions for individual traders and small retailers through to larger manufacturers.

The Swiss high precision trade show EPHJ-EPMT-SMT, which takes place in Geneva from 18 to 21 June will feature over 800 exhibitors and draw 20,000 visitors.

Engineering Capacity readers can register free here http://ephj.ch/en/registration-t2019

This high-precision gathering is unique anywhere in the world and attracts more international buyers every year. 

It will be opened on 18 June by Ms Ineichen-Fleisch, Secretary of State and Director of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

Kintech, a leading specialist in the fabrication of engineered parts, is benefiting from the installation of its first TRUMPF machine in preference to the company’s long-established brand. Based in Hull, Kintech is using the automated TRUMPF TruPunch 3000 to perform the lights-out production of parts for the caravan, leisure, retail and medical sectors, thus eliminating the cost of outsourcing this activity.

This May, two of the team from Aluminium Surface Engineering met with industry colleagues from across Europe, North America and Brazil.  The two day meeting in Bologna, Italy was a great networking event ensuring best practice is shared between member organisations.  The benefit to ASE customers is access to the latest products and research in hard anodising solutions for your product design requirements.  ASE is a founder member of the International Hard Anodizing Association.

Components supplied by WDS help to heighten dramatic tension at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).

The actors of RSC are rightfully celebrated around the world. However, the engineers, artists and craftsmen who build the stunning stage sets deserve just as much recognition. Alan Bartlett, Head of Technical Design at RSC, explains how his team are able to build visual wonders with the help of component parts suppliers like WDS Component Parts Ltd.

EMKA are delighted to announce that their extensive stock of general door hardware is expected to help their customers maintain a continuous supply of components for the production of specialist enclosures/cabinets and vehicles at all times – saving time and worry over possible delays.