http://www.machinery.co.uk/Default.aspxmachinery website provides content on electronic design and development, electronic software and electronic design services. A Electronic supplier directory of suppliers, editiorial features in Electronic Technology section, engineering jobs.60http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22524/Dogged-determination.aspxAndrew Allcock went to Switzerland, to visit cylindrical grinding specialist Fritz Studer, where he met some St Bernard dogs – both literally and metaphorically (this is an extended version of a feature first published in <i>Machinery</i> March, 2010)05/03/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22522/Partnership-developments.aspxAndrew Allcock attended the annual DMG Open House in Bavaria, Germany, last month (February). Machine tool developments and more were unveiled, while the growing partnership between Mori Seiki and DMG was further underlined (This is an extended version of a feature first published in <i>Machinery</i>, March 2010)05/03/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22631/True-grit-technology.aspxWith plenty of sales success and new product introductions, there is ample to report from the world of grinding, as Steed Webzell discovers 23/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22630/Automate-or-die.aspxStirling Paatz is managing director and joint founder of Totnes-based robot integrator Barr & Paatz. He implores those in the UK to consider automating, for the sake of continued business 20/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22629/In-control-of-operations.aspxThe CNC is the heartbeat of any machine tool. Understanding its capability is paramount to achieving genuine competitive gain. Steed Webzell reports19/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22628/Better-punching-and-profiling.aspxAndrew Allcock looks at two sheet metalworking sub-contract companies that have invested and boosted productivity, while also catching up with latest product releases in this technology area 18/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22625/MACH-2010-set-to-catch-the-wave.aspxMACH 2008, held from 21 to 25 April that year, was a stunning success, with numbers up 21 per cent on MACH 2006, at some 27,000. Business generated by the 2008 show is estimated to have been around £150 million. 17/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22616/Make-a-date-with-technology.aspxGood news, at last. Quite literally, as it happens. The mainstream media, which has spent the last year or more hammering home the country's, and manufacturing's, economic woes, is adopting a more positive tone. 17/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22117/Agie-Charmilles-EDM-5-axis-milling-and-laser-ablation-technology-developments.aspxAndrew Allcock travelled to GF AgieCharmilles' Schorndorf, Germany World Applications Centre to get more detail on recent product innovations in EDM, laser and milling fields, and also hear from users. (This is an extended version of a feature first published in Machinery magazine, February 2010)05/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22121/Boosting-productivity-in-the-energy-sector.aspxWith energy demand greater than ever, machinists in this buoyant sector are finding that investment really does pay dividends. Steed Webzell reports. (This is an extended version of a feature first published in Machinery magazine, February 2010).05/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/22120/Sandvik-Coromant-Coropak-2-highlights.aspxSandvik Coromant releases products in two stages throughout the year. Andrew Allcock reviews some of the highlights from the Coropak 2 unveiling last year. Composites machining, medical, wind power plus specific product developments are covered. (This is an extended version of a feature first published in Machinery magazine, February 2010).05/02/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21869/Software-versus-hardware.aspxBusiness Secretary Lord Peter Mandelson is UK manufacturing industry's new friend, or so it would appear, but he still needs to understand that metalcutting and metalforming remain relevant UK activities, judged by a recent report. 12/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21826/High-pressure-coolant.aspxCitizen sliding-head users are keen on high pressure coolant, delivered via Citizen's own CoolBlaster system, as Andrew Allcock discovers (<i>This is an extended version of a feature first published in January 2010</I>)11/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21833/Of-blades-and-ski-jets.aspxInvestment in machining centre technology is paying dividends in high tech aerofoil blade production as well a in the manufacture of jet ski accessories. Andrew Allcock reports 11/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21831/Prime-cuts-.aspxAndrew Allcock investigates recent installations in bar and section working, taking in sawing, as well as ancillary operations of drilling, tapping and marking 11/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21812/Chemical-attack.aspxHow many production engineers can genuinely claim to know exactly which solvents are legal or the potential risks associated with each? Steed Webzell reports08/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21821/Out-of-uncharted-territory.aspxThe 600 Group, in common with all machine tool industry players, has been battered by the recent business climate. Andrew Allcock went to hear how the business has been turned around and about its aims for the future (<i>This is an extended version of the print feature, published January 2010</i>)08/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21816/Ultimate-sparring-partner.aspxThe new £5 million manufacturing cell at Magellan Aerospace is billed as producing "the most cost-effective wing spars in the world". Steed Webzell attended the official opening 08/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21855/A-common-approach-.aspxBSI's PAS 99 can help reduce the costs of maintaining several management systems, as John Hele, group product manager performance, BSI, explains 07/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21774/Abrasive-technology-offers-bite-.aspxMature technology it may be, but there is no shortage of innovation being produced by today's grinding machine vendors. Steed Webzell reports 06/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21783/First-in-UK-installation.aspxAndrew Allcock reviews recent sheet metalworking equipment installations and highlights latest technology developments06/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21778/Freeform-best-practice-.aspxSteed Webzell joined more than 100 delegates at the launch of NPL's National Freeform Centre in Teddington, Middlesex, last month 06/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21787/Full-throttle-into-2010-.aspxFollowing a great year for British endeavour on the track, 2010 holds many reasons for optimism in the motorsport supply chain. Steed Webzell reports 06/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21775/Keep-the-pressure-on.aspxSteed Webzell pores over latest workholding technology developments and presents his gripping review06/01/2010http://www.machinery.co.uk/article/21785/On-screen-benefits-.aspxAndrew Allcock discovers the benefits of IT for better shopfloor control, the support of the manufacture of medical parts, and the design and manufacture of mould tools 06/01/2010