Production starts at new Schneider plant

Schneider Electric, a global specialist the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art smart plant in Scarborough, with full site commissioning targeted by year end. UK production means faster, more flexible delivery of bespoke engineering solutions, tailored to the unique needs of UK projects. Customers can visit the Scarborough site, collaborate directly with product designers and engineers, and ensure products fully meet their needs before moving into production. The UK site will produce equipment to meet British standards.

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Over 1000 Machine Shops Use CAM Assist

CloudNC says over 1000 machine shops and machinists worldwide now use the CAM Assist’s AI to accelerate the programming of CNC machines, making them more efficient. CloudNC is marking the milestone by launching CAM Assist 2.0, a major upgrade to its AI solution that accelerates the CAM programming journey from CAD model to machine‑ready tool paths, while giving users more control over each step.

CAM Assist 2.0 retains the speed of CAM Assist, while adding the oversight, feedback and shared intelligence elements that machine shops need in order to use AI with confidence.

Programmers using CAM Assist can now stay firmly in control of every critical decision, while still saving hours as they turn CAD models into reliable toolpaths.

More information www.cloudnc.com

EMO 2025 to host guided tours

The EMO 2025 exhibition taking place in Hanover this week (22-26 September) is offering visitors an exclusive format that allows them to experience technological excellence in an information-packed and practical way. The ‘Hidden Champions’ guided tours help trade visitors come into direct contact with innovative companies, get to know their technologies and gain new insights on future industry topics.

These tours, organised by Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft, a Hanover-based media group, will provide insights into companies that fly somewhat under the radar in their niche despite their technological leadership. These are mostly medium-sized companies that are among the top three in their markets worldwide and impress with their high level of innovation.

More information https://emo-hannover.com/hidden-champions 

Made in Britain to Tour National Events

Made in Britain is standing up for excellence in British manufacturing this autumn at some of the UK’s most influential events, including the Advanced Engineering Show (29-30 October, NEC Birmingham). The not-for-profit organisation will use each stage to amplify the voices and impact of its more than 2200 members – and show just how far the Made in Britain mark can take a UK business. John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, says: “We’re making sure British manufacturers are seen, recognised and valued for the great products they make and the impact they have on society.”

More information www.madeinbritain.org

Pre-Met Invests £0.5m in QSP Relocation

Pre-Met has invested £500,000 into relocating the operations and welding technology of Quality Springs & Pressings (QSP) – a business it bought at the start of January. The metal pressings and stamping specialist has upgraded factory-wide electrical supply, freed-up 10,000 ft² of production space and created dedicated welding bays to support new opportunities in defence, aerospace and transportation.


All staff members are now operational at the firm’s Studley Road factory in Redditch, with the management team keen to use the acquisition to capitalise on enhanced wire form and spring manufacturing expertise, as well as embedding robotic welding and assemblies into its overall service offer. Four new jobs have been created, and this number could increase.

More information www.metalpressingsandstampings.co.uk