Another Step To Intelligent Coolant Control
Research Project with OPEN MIND Another Step To Intelligent Coolant Control Wessling (Germany), November 25, 2025 – A follow up project by the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools at Leibniz University Hannover (IFW) together with OPEN MIND Technologies AG has taken the idea of energy savings through demand-based coolant supply...
B&FC Apprentice Takes National Crown!
A B&FC learner has been crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the UK Project Controls Expo. Ellie James (pictured right with the event hosts) is a third-year Project Controls Professional degree apprentice who received this national accolade – sponsored by the Ministry of Defence – at a glitzy Wembley Stadium...
Tungaloy Appoint Helix as Distributor in the North West
We share a belief in applying the latest in cutting tool technology to help manufacturers cut processing time and maximise tool life As we expand into the North West it’s important we can offer the most comprehensive range of tooling to support the local manufacturing community. Our relationship with Tungaloy...
ESD Packaging Supplier Dublin Flexible Launches New Website
The trusted antistatic packaging supplier Dublin Flexible launched its new website. The ESD packaging supplier is now trading under the name Static Shield and has launched a new website to celebrate the rebrand. The new easy-to-use website has been created to better serve the Irish supplier’s growing customer base. CEO...
How stories make people care about your product
You know that feeling when you’re trying to get others to see what you see? You’ve laid out the data, the logic, the perfectly reasoned argument… and they still respond with a faint, slightly awkward smile and a, “Yeah, maybe.” Your message falls flat. Impact is minimal. Here’s the truth:...
Sandvik Coromant Appoint Helix as Distributor in the North West
We share a belief in applying the latest in cutting tool technology to help manufacturers cut processing time and maximise tool life. As we expand into the North West it’s important we can offer the most comprehensive range of tooling to support the local manufacturing community. Our relationship with Sandvik...
Data-Driven Energy Insights for Smarter Production
Wallåkra Mekaniska teamed up with Virtual Manufacturing to uncover hidden energy patterns and turn real-time data into smarter, more efficient production decisions. BACKGROUND Wallåkra Mekaniska is a specialist in CNC machining with a range of equipment including Hyundai, Doosan, and Fanuc machines. The project originated through Sandvik, who approached Virtual...
