Second INDEX Machine Strengthens HDL’s Commitment to Smarter Manufacturing.
We’re thrilled to welcome the latest addition to our machine family, our second INDEX G200.2 turn-mill center from Germany. This marks another major step forward in our drive toward smarter, more efficient, and more automated production. The new setup features a FANUC 200iD robotic arm and a 3-meter barfeed, enabling...
North West Aerospace Alliance visits new Brookhouse Aerospace facility
North West Aerospace Alliance visits new Brookhouse Aerospace facility The quarterly board meeting of the North West Aerospace Alliance was recently hosted at Brookhouse Aerospace based in Darwen, Lancashire. During the visit, board members enjoyed the opportunity to tour the manufacturer’s brand-new additional 41,000 sq ft Balle Mill facility, which...
Accelerate Innovation with Additive Manufacturing CPD Programmes
Accelerate Innovation with Additive Manufacturing CPD Programmes The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (CfAM) at the University of Greater Manchester is offering a suite of IOM3-approved CPD programmes designed to help businesses across the North West leverage additive manufacturing (AM) to boost innovation, capability, and competitiveness. These one-day, in-person courses provide...
One-of-a-kind service from MAPAL Indonesia
Minimum quantity lubrication makes “green” production possible MAPAL in Indonesia has paved new trails to modernise a major client’s production. The Aalen-based tool manufacturer’s subsidiary not only supplies an automotive supplier with tools for use with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), but has also taken over distribution and service for the facilities. ...
Cygnet Texkimp and McLaren Automotive celebrate Composites UK Industry Award for ART high-rate fibre deposition solution
Fibre technology specialist Cygnet Texkimp and supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive have been awarded the Innovation in Manufacturing Award at the Composites UK Industry Awards for their work to develop a high-rate, ultra-precise carbon fibre deposition technology. At the awards, which were held during the Advanced Engineering Show at Birmingham’s NEC...
Take the first step toward a safer workplace today with Addison Academy
Bullying and harassment is one of the most underreported yet damaging issues in the workplace. From subtle exclusion and verbal abuse to overt intimidation, these behaviours create toxic cultures that hurt both people and performance. The reality: 1 in 4 employees report experiencing workplace Bullying or Harassment with many never...
Delivering improved finish & cost savings with Castrol Hysol SL 45 XBB – Aerospace Case Study
In our final part of our Aerospace series of case studies we look at an aerospace component manufacturer in the US specialising in 4 and 5 axis milling. Operating 42 machines working aluminium, titanium and high-temperature alloys, the manufacturer was experiencing multiple issues with their metalworking fluid including foam-overs, high...
