Vericut Showcases Advanced Manufacturing Intelligence and Optimisation at MACH 2026
Vericut is pleased to announce its participation at MACH 2026, where the company will demonstrate the latest advancements in CNC simulation, verification, and optimisation. Visitors to stand 20-219, will see how Vericut helps manufacturers improve machining efficiency, reduce scrap, and increase confidence in even the most complex CNC programs. The...
Smarter Tooling Through Data: Unlocking Hidden Efficiency
Hidden in everyday tooling data are insights that unlock efficiency, stability, and measurable performance improvements. UK manufacturers face constant pressure from rising costs, tighter schedules and increasingly complex production environments. While machine capability and tooling selection often take centre stage, many opportunities for improvement already exist - hidden in operational...
Mark Lich is the new Director of Global Key Account Management at MAPAL Group
Recently, Mark Lich assumed the role of Director Global Key Account Management, taking over the leadership of this newly established department of the same name. He is responsible for the strategic and operational management of sales activities and results for MAPAL’s global key accounts. Lich reports directly to the Chief...
Airframe Designs rebrands to AFD Systems to reflect expanded engineering and manufacturing capabilities
Engineering and manufacturing specialist, Airframe Designs, has announced a strategic rebrand to AFD Systems, reflecting the company’s expanded lines of business, services, broader sector reach and long-term growth ambitions. The new name reflects the company’s evolution from a niche airframe design consultancy into a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business,...
Plan ahead this 2026: CNC Solutions Made in the UK
We hope everyone is recovering from the holiday blues and starting the year refreshed, because at HDL, we are back stronger than ever! As many of you begin planning ahead for your 2026 projects, HDL want to share how their in-stock facilities and UK-based CNC capabilities can support you throughout...
Weiss Spindle Services UK Strengthens its Position Supporting Aerospace Manufacturing
Weiss Spindle Services UK (WSS-UK) continues to strengthen its position within the North West aerospace sector, supporting manufacturers with specialist spindle repair, overhaul, new spindle supply, and lifecycle management services that enhance reliability, reduce downtime and extend the life of critical production assets. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, WSS-UK is the...
Protecting Your People and Your Bottom Line: Improving UK Manufacturing Health and Safety
In the manufacturing world, we are all too used to focusing on ‘Safety’. The yellow lines on the floor, the emergency stop buttons, and the safety light curtains. But a major shift is happening. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has sent a clear message: Health is now just as...
