Metalworking

L to R: David Merchant (Ace Forming), Chris Ball and Ian Whateley (both Advanced Chemical Etching).

Continuous improvement drive leads to export growth

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CNC machines help firm keep production in UK

Tan leather door handles by Turnstyle Designs - image courtesy of Turnstyle Designs.

People & Skills

25 years in the making of Turnstyle Designs

The firm specialises in CNC milling, turning, multi-spindle and CNC/Conventional escomatic manufacturing services – image courtesy of Muller Holdings.

Growing order book sees milling firm set ambitious target

Mabey’s Compact 200 system uses standard, interchangeable steel components to provide robust, rapidly deployed and erected solutions for permanent, temporary, footbridges and emergency bridging applications, among others – image courtesy of Mabey.

Cutting-edge robots halve production time for bridge manufacturer

The metal engineers test the material by stretching, breaking and drilling it - image courtesy of Thyssenkrupp.

Automation helps perform quality tests at 30,000°C

Putzier GmbH saves 2,4 tons steel per year thanks to digitisation - image courtesy of Pixabay

Digitalisation of manufacturing helps surface finishing firm slash lead times

The charred remains of Grenfell Tower following a fire which killed at least 79 people. Image courtesy of Flickr - ChiralJon

Arconic under scrutiny over deadly Grenfell Tower fire

The company fabricates roll cages, bumpers, footplates, tubular side rails, engine shields and guards for cars such as Land Rover Defenders – image courtesy of K2 Design & Fabrication.

Social media drives SME’s global order book

IR4 technologies enable iron and steel manufacturers to boost performance and gather data for improving production - image in courtesy of Pixabay

Digital Transformation

New system to drive metal manufacturer’s digital transformation

The UK manufacturer produces specialist fasteners, headed bolts, studs, nuts and milled components in a wide range of high integrity materials and critical nickel alloys – image courtesy of Hague Fasteners.

New premises, new contracts for leading UK manufacturer