by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 5, 2020 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
THE SHOCK OF THE NEW The scope, uses and sheer range of advanced materials seems to be growing every day. It is not just newly-invented materials that are breaking new ground; established materials like are being developed and enhanced with targeted qualities that are...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 5, 2020 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
THE POWER POINT There is no doubt that 2019 has seen a further significant shift underway in the technological transition in the automotive industry from internal combustion engine technology to electrification. This shift is both in terms of production but also...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Jan 5, 2020 | MSP, MSP 2019, Sponsors, Technologies 2019
AUTOMATION IS THE KEY TO RIGHT FIRST TIME PARTS MSP’s innovative software cuts cycle times and ensures parts are made faster, more accurately, and with less waste. Manufacturers of complex, expensive and critical components will usually find that their parts are not...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Dec 30, 2019 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
SHARING IN GROWTH CW FLETCHER CW Fletcher, an enterprising aerospace and nuclear manufacturing company located in Sheffield, has signed a record £160 million long term contract with Rolls-Royce PLC – the most valuable secured by the company in its...
by Nuno Caldeira-Pereira | Dec 24, 2019 | Technologies, Technologies 2019
CHANGING TIMES FOR UK ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING BY CANDICE MAJEWSKI We’ve seen some surprises along the way, with the closure of Renishaw’s North Staffordshire site, Metalysis going into administration before being taken over by Power Resources Group and voxeljet’s...