Tool of the Year

ANCA CNC Machines, a global specialist in CNC grinding technology, has opened #ANCATooloftheYear2025, a competition that invites toolmakers from around the world to showcase their outstanding designs, precision and craftsmanship. Participants will compete for an array of prizes, including AUD$10,000 in ANCA products, a trip to ANCA Australia or Thailand, an on-site consultation with ANCA experts, and a 12-month ANCA Academy subscription for professional development. Submissions are open until 31 July. Winners will be announced at the EMO 2025 exhibition in Hanover, Germany.

More information www.anca.com/Tool-of-the-Year

Andritz to buy Salico

International technology group Andritz, headquartered in Austria, has signed an agreement to acquire Salico Group, based in Italy and Spain, including its subsidiaries in the UK, USA and India. Salico specialises in the design and manufacture of finishing equipment for metal flat strip processing. This acquisition marks another important step in Andritz’s strategy to become the full-line supplier for the entire downstream portfolio in the ferrous and non-ferrous industries. Salico achieves annual revenues in the range of €100m with a team of more than 150 experts.

More information www.andritz.com

60 years of engineering and design

Rockets, artificial hearts, a Mars rover and vehicles including boats, jet-powered aircraft, cars and motorcycles were among the creations on display at the University of Bath’s recent 60th Engineering Design and Project Exhibition. Showcasing final year, individual and group design projects of students, the event highlighted the range of challenges Bath student projects seek to solve, from declining numbers of pollinators to drug delivery and sustainable urban mobility. Taking place for the 60th time in 2025, the exhibition pre-dates the University of Bath itself.

More information www.bath.ac.uk

Daltons Wadkin named UK supplier for Schiavi

Daltons Wadkin, a UK multi-material machine solution supplier, has established a new partnership with Italian manufacturer Schiavi, becoming the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for its press brake range.The move marks a milestone in Daltons Wadkin’s continued expansion into CNC metalworking technologies. It also signals the company’s intent to position itself as a full-service provider for sheet metal processing from cut to bend to finish. Under the agreement, Daltons Wadkin will offer four press brake models from Schiavi’s portfolio – the BSTs, HFBs , HFBx and LineAr – all of which can be fully automated.

More information www.daltonswadkin.com

David Brown Becomes SID President

During this year’s SID (Syndicat International du Décolletage) International Congress in Chicago, it was announced that David Brown, current president of the BTMA (British Turned Parts Manufacturers Association) and director at Neida (Stoke-based precision component supplier), will serve as SID president from 2025 to 2027.

SID was created in 1963 to bring together national organisations representing the precision machining industry. For over 10 years, Brown has been a member of the BTMA and, during his current presidency, has driven manufacturing initiatives related to skills and training, legislation and regulations, sustainability, and process improvements. During his new presidency at SID, Brown’s key objectives will take on a global focus.More information www.neida.co.uk