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September 18, 2026
BLM Group Opens New UK Headquarters in Towcester
September 18, 2026
Shaping The Future of Smart Manufacturing
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UK NEWS View All
Vision Engineering Unveils Autofocus Digital Inspection Microscope
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Vision Engineering, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of magnification and inspection systems, has launched PicoZoom,...
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Metrology Specialist Strengthens Machine Tool Probing Portfolio
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Renishaw has expanded its machine tool probing range with two products designed to bring more...
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TTL INVESTS IN HECKERT X50 FROM STARRAG FOR HIGH-VALUE AERO-ENGINE WORK
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026For a company that has built its reputation entirely on software, ordering a Starrag Heckert...
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Young Recruits
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Sheffield Forgemasters has welcomed 18 new apprentices for 2026, as the business continues its £1.3bn...
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CMM Inspection Raises Production Efficiency by 30% at DWS
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Don Whitley Scientific (DWS), a manufacturer of specialised equipment for microbiology, cell culture and laboratory...
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BLM Group Opens New UK Headquarters in Towcester
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026BLM Group is strengthening UK presence with the opening of new headquarters in Towcester, Northamptonshire....
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Global Search for Hidden Manufacturing Talent
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing have opened the 2026 ‘Future Skills...
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ITC Set to Launch New Catalogue and Website
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026ITC, a UK supplier of cutting tools, will introduce a new product catalogue and website...
Read More FANUC ‘Automation for All’ Technology Showcase
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Back for 2026, this November will see automation expert FANUC open the doors to its...
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SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS MEAN GOING THE EXTRA MILE
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026The outbreak of a devastating fire in April 2025 could have spelt curtains for Western...
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS View All
Optical Sensors Detect Precise Hole Depth in Turned Parts
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Precise hole depth is a critical quality feature in turned metal components made from materials...
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Hexagon Releases Next-Generation OPTIV S Optical CMM
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched its next-generation OPTIV S optical CMM, combining improved speed and...
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OGP Launches SmartScope E18 High-Capacity Benchtop VMS
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Optical Gaging Products (OGP), a manufacturer of precision optical and multi-sensor metrology systems, has introduced...
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Cameras Offer Reliable Machine Vision in Harsh Environments
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026IDS Imaging Development Systems is expanding its uEye FA series with new IP69K industrial cameras...
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Supporting New-Generation Engineers at Babeș-Bolyai University
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB) has strengthened engineering education and research at its Faculty of Engineering in...
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12% Growth
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026The recovery of the German machine tool industry is taking shape. In Q2 2026, incoming orders...
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Shaping The Future of Smart Manufacturing
PUBLISHED: September 18, 2026Stäubli Robotics is inviting engineers to its first North East Europe Robotics & Automation Summit....
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Partnership Delivers Toolpath Optimisation in NX CAM
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Siemens and ModuleWorks are strengthening their long-standing partnership by integrating advanced physics-based toolpath technologies directly...
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Verify and Optimise NC Programs Faster with Latest NCSIMUL
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Hexagon’s Production Software Division has introduced the latest release of NCSIMUL, strengthening its integrated approach...
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Vericut 9.7 Offers CNC Shops Performance without Compromise
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Vericut has released the latest version (9.7) of its CNC simulation, verification and optimisation software,...
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Manufacturing Champion Named CBM Ambassador for SMEs
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has appointed one of the industry’s most passionate advocates as its new ambassador for...
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Efficient Subcontracting Using DMG Mori’s MX Strategy
PUBLISHED: September 3, 2026The semiconductor industry presents major opportunities for contract manufacturers. However, increasingly stringent requirements for precision, cleanliness and surface quality demand...
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Space Project Prompts First Investment In Five-Axis Machining
PUBLISHED: August 28, 2026Subcontractor Capabilities Beyond Engineering (CBE+) has installed its first five-axis vertical machining centre (VMC), a German-built Spinner U630 supplied by...
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Healthy Investment Strategy In Action At Oracle Precision
PUBLISHED: August 28, 2026Oracle Precision is investing in three DN Solutions DVF 5000Mk II simultaneous five-axis machining centres with integrated workpiece pallet changers...
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Newburgh Names BSM
PUBLISHED: August 28, 2026Newburgh Engineering Co Ltd has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Todd as business systems manager, following...
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Somers Forge Celebrates Two Of Its Longest Servers
PUBLISHED: August 28, 2026Somers Forge, a metal forger based in Halesowen has celebrated nearly a century of combined service from two of its...
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Automated Cell Produces Medical Parts From Tough Materials
PUBLISHED: August 21, 2026Subcontract machining firm Kirkstall Precision has strengthened its capabilities for the medical sector with two Japanese-built Brother Speedio M200Xd1-5AX five-axis...
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Partnership Expands
PUBLISHED: August 21, 2026Rolls-Royce is expanding its partnership with Marand Precision Engineering into a new export venture, supplying naval gas turbine propulsion packages...
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WES GAINS COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN COMPLEX MACHINING WITH VERICUT
PUBLISHED: August 21, 2026For precision subcontract machinist WES Engineering Solutions, confidence is fundamental to every machining operation. Manufacturing complex components for demanding industries...
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A CHANGE OF MACHINE STYLE BRINGS BENEFITS TO COMBINED ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH INVESTMENT IN XYZ TMC
PUBLISHED: July 31, 2026Combined Engineering Services (CES) was born following the 2018 merger of Brecon Designs (formed in 2007) with another local engineering...
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FEATURE ON CNC & CAM View All
Rodin Uses Creo Integrated CAD and Simulation Solution
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Rodin Motorsport is using PTC’s Creo integrated CAD and simulation solution to find valuable fractions of a second on the...
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Open Mind’s HyperMILL CAM Transforms Operations at Vigour
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Founded in 2015, Coventry-based Vigour Ltd has grown from a single five-axis machining centre into a specialist manufacturer of complex,...
Read More Partnership Delivers Toolpath Optimisation in NX CAM
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Siemens and ModuleWorks are strengthening their long-standing partnership by integrating advanced physics-based toolpath technologies directly into the Siemens NX CAM...
Read More Verify and Optimise NC Programs Faster with Latest NCSIMUL
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Hexagon’s Production Software Division has introduced the latest release of NCSIMUL, strengthening its integrated approach to NC program verification, simulation...
Read More Vericut 9.7 Offers CNC Shops Performance without Compromise
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Vericut has released the latest version (9.7) of its CNC simulation, verification and optimisation software, delivering faster simulation, expanded AI...
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KASTO Introduces New Control Generation for Sawing Machines
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026Sawing machine and storage system manufacturer KASTO has introduced a new generation of controls for its sawing machines, combining modern...
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CAMIO 2026 Launches with Renishaw REVO Five-Axis Integration
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026LK Metrology has unveiled a major release of its proprietary CAMIO software for programming, analysis and reporting on co-ordinate measuring...
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JWA CNC Precision Overcomes Complexity with Mastercam
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2026JWA CNC Precision is demonstrating how the right CAM technology can help manufacturers consistently and profitably manage complex components and...
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Enztec reduces CNC cycle times 16% with Vericut Force
PUBLISHED: May 29, 2026New Zealand-based orthopaedic surgical instrument manufacturer Enztec has achieved a 16% average reduction in CNC cycle times after implementing Vericut...
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Starrag RCS 8.0 CAM software suite now available
PUBLISHED: January 9, 2026Starrag’s new RCS 8.0 CAM software for the machining of turbine blades now has learning capabilities. Demonstrating over 30 years...
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