Another NUM facility in China

Switzerland-headquartered high-end CNC technology specialist NUM is opening a second facility in China to complement its existing premises in Shanghai. The facility in Guangzhouwill provide customer-focused sales and application development, as well as enhanced customer support services. China’s Guangzhou region features a large number of private companies involved in the construction of special machines, representing a potentially large market for the type of tailor-made technical control solutions offered by NUM.The new office premises are located in the Huangpu district.
For further information www.num.com

BAE to hire 2600+ apprentices and graduates

BAE Systems is set to hire more than 2600 new apprentices and graduates in 2023 for its UK operations. Representing a 43% increase on this year’s early careers intake, the announcement reinforces the company’s commitment to invest in the next generation, equipping young people across the UK with the skills they need to succeed. The majority of roles will be in the north of England, alongside others in the south of England, Scotland and Wales. With available roles including aerospace engineering and software development, the closing date for apprentice applications is 28 February 2023.
For further information www.baesystems.com

Hurco appoints sales engineer for northeast

As part of a major recruitment push at Hurco Europe, the company has appointed Jack Brown asits sales engineer covering northeast England from Newcastle down to Nottingham.New to sales, Brown was formerly an apprentice-trained CNC machine setter and operator at a well-known manufacturing business in Newcastle. Following comprehensive sales and applications training at Hurco and on the road with his manager Cliff Hodgkinson, Hurco sales manager for northern England and Scotland, Brown is now visiting new and existing customers in his area.
For further information www.hurco.co.uk

Hexagon invests $100m in Divergent

Hexagon AB, a specialist in digital-reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has invested$100m in Divergent Technologies Inc, a pioneer of green manufacturing technologies with the first modular digital factory for the automotive industry.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Torrance, California, Divergent transforms car manufacturers into agile, design-driven organisations free from capex constraints. A tier-one supplier, its proprietary end-to-end solution is widely applicable to any structure-based, discrete manufacturing process and has already proven to meet the most demanding automotive and aerospace applications. The company holds over 500 patents.
For further information www.hexagon.com

Loop Technology becomes AMRC member

Automation and robotics specialist Loop Technology has become a member of the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), following collaborations on a number of key automation technology projects.Loop Technology specialises in industrial automation technology and undertakes projects aimed at high-value manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive and renewable energy, aligning with the AMRC’s key strategic research areas.Over the past six years, Loop Technology has worked with the AMRC on various R&D programmes.
For further information www.amrc.co.uk