Unimatic tightens focus for future

“We have sold our automation and control division to Micromech of Braintree to fund an ambitious programme of development of high precision machinery and software for prototyping and micro-drives for precision micro-technology applications,” says Unimatic’s managing director Martin Stevens. “This is where we see the major market growth and this is where we see our future too!” Unimatic now comprises two divisions – the Machines Division and the Microtechnology Division. The Machines Division offers a range of CNC machines, laser cutting/engraving equipment, rapid prototyping machines, laser scanning systems and CAD/CAM software. The company will now focus on products, which revolve around the creation and use of CADCAM files. As well as some basic software offerings, Unimatic’s customers can create files (reverse engineering) through laser scanning, and can use STL files to print 3D models (rapid prototyping, rapid modelling and rapid manufacturing), or cut 2D and 3D models with laser cutting/engraving machines and a wide range of 3-5-axis CNC machines. Target markets include medical, dentistry, jewellery and automotive. Customers include such companies as Dyson it has invested in Unimatic machines both in R&D and in manufacturing). In education, Unimatic is a major supplier to secondary schools of equipment for the Design & Technology curriculum, as well as to various departments in Colleges and Universities. The Microtechnology Division encompasses piezo-motors, actuators and piezo-motor driven systems. The company's physical move has not been far, however. It was at 130 Granville Road and now is at 124, so the address - Unimatic House, Granville Road, London NW2 2LN, stays the same.