Andrew Allcock previews the annual Control show, held at Stuttgart Exhibition Centre, highlighting just a few of the developments that will be unveiled
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Tool, die and mouldmaking operations require a skill set that is virtually unique in the machine shop segment. And, as Steed Webzell discovers, the technology is remarkably impressive, too
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Andrew Allcock gets the measure of latest news in the application and development of metrology technology, discovering some surprising applications in this area
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A rapid moulding prototyping service is favourite for Eaton Electric, while Delcam software supports a multitude of processes at a Belarus tyre mould-making facility. Plus product and news updates
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The fifth edition of the micro-manufacturing exhibition MM Live will take place at the NEC in Birmingham from 25-26 September. Steed Webzell sets the scene
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Andrew Allcock travelled to Telford, to Hexagon Metrology's UK Precision Centre, to catch up on metrology and company news. Portable measurement technology is particularly active, he finds, while industry metrology knowledge has taken a slide (extended online feature)
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How can you be sure, when you press the cycle start button, that you will machine a perfect part? Metrology Software Products (MSP) has developed a suite of software that can make that possible. Andrew Allcock reports (extended article)
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Complex parts, tight tolerances, difficult materials? Nothing a trip to Autosport 2012 won't resolve. Steed Webzell previews the main attractions
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The application of computer tomography is still limited in engineering, but one German mould maker is benefiting. Elsewhere, probing is paying dividends. Andrew Allcock reports (includes links to product information and videos)
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Steed Webzell previews Southern Manufacturing 2012, which has grown to become the UK's largest regional manufacturing technology and subcontracting exhibition (with video links)
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The optimised machining of moulds and dies, and associated features such as cores and cavities, will take centre stage at EuroMold 2011. Steed Webzell previews the main attractions
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Chris Jones, managing director at Micro-Epsilon UK, compares the four primary methods of non-contact displacement measurement, highlighting latest miniature confocal sensors for small bore/cavity applications
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Renishaw's new Equator is a comparator unlike any other. It adopts what is still novel construction and is targeting the bespoke hard gauging market globally. Andrew Allcock was at its launch (video)
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Machinery is an official media partner of the forthcoming MEDTEC UK 2011 exhibition from 6-7 April at the Birmingham NEC. Steed Webzell previews the main attractions
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Southern Manufacturing 2011 takes place from 16-17 February 2011, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Farnborough International Venue and Events (FIVE), Hants. Some 400+ suppliers will be there. Machinery reports
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Machinery reveals how the National Physical Laboratory's FreeForm Centre for industrial non-contact measurement is informing Jaguar Land Rover's manufacturing processes
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White light scanning has provided Kevin Wheatcroft, owner of Donington Park racetrack, with the solution to the manufacture of spares for elderly vehicles. Elsewhere, a large CMM has been key
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Machinery previews what is certain to be another rewarding event for visitors and exhibitors alike at Autosport Engineering 2011
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If there is one factor sure to help competitive gain, it's rapid manufacturing. In light of the forthcoming TCT 2010 exhibition, Steed Webzell reviews the latest developments
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MM Live 2010, taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from 19-20 October, promises much for the micro-manufacturing fraternity. Steed Webzell previews this much anticipated event
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Subcontractor Dawson Precision Components, Oldham, Lancs, has invested in training its workforce and upgrading its quality credentials before, during and after the recession. Andrew Allcock caught up with the company at MACH 2010, in June
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Mantech Sales last year won the contract to distribute Werth Messtechnik's dimensional measurement machines in the UK. Machinery reviews the Werth range, which boasts a number of novelties [video]
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A few years ago, computed tomography (CT) scanning was cited as emerging technology with huge industrial potential. Machinery reviews its progress [video]
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Andrew Allcock spent five days at MACH 2010 (7-11 June) and delivers this positive verdict on a show that was held at a difficult time but which delivered above many's expectations [extended version of magazine article]
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An Austrian toolmaker is applying Blum's on-machine measurement software, FormControl V3; standardised workholding pays off for an in-house toolroom; VISI software cuts delivery times by half
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