McLaren Racing 3D prints 9000 parts a year

Formula One team McLaren Racing is responding to tighter vehicle production time and budget limits from the FIA by 3D printing tens of thousands of parts with large, next-generation Neo800 stereolithography 3D printers from Stratasys. McLaren is winning the ‘race before the race’ by producing up to 9000 parts per year across numerous front and rear wing programmes, as well as large parts of the side bodywork and top body. The race team reports big strides in optimising vehicle aerodynamics during wind tunnel testing thanks to the accuracy of the parts printed on its five Neo800 systems.
For further information www.stratasys.com

Good things come to those that wait

Having had his name drawn at MACH 2022 as the winner of the Ceratizit UK & Ireland draw for a £6000 Hope HB130 mountain bike, Dave Buchan finally got to collect his prize at Hope Technology’s headquarters in Barnoldswick. Buchan had to delay collecting his prize due to work-related pressures at Havant-based subcontrator Monolution, where he works as a programmer, setter and operator. He received his Hope HB130 from Lee Pinhorne, Ceratizit UK & Ireland’s technical sales engineer for the south of England. Hope Technology has a long-standing partnership with Ceratizit UK & Ireland.
For further information www.ceratizit.com

Explore the potential of measurement

Test and measurement specialist Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) has launched the countdown to its free customer event, called HBK Solutions Days, taking place on 11-13 October at the British Motor Museum in Warwick. The sessions will bring together interested parties from a community of users and partners to learn about the latest test and measurement tools available for overcoming everyday challenges.

HBK Solution Days will cover a wide range of topics, suitable for different types of engineers, including general sound and vibration practice, torque and sensor measurement, electric drives, and more. This user-centric event will be a mixture of presentations, demonstrations and networking. There will also be plenty of opportunities for delegates to ask questions and discuss ideas with the company’s experts and other participants.
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UKMC names first female chair

One of manufacturing’s leading champions and business support professionals is the new chair of the UK Metals Council (UKMC). Rachel Eade MBE will become the first woman to take the helm of the organisation, which initially began life 20 years ago as the Metals Forum and today represents more than 11,100 companies and supports more than £200bn of UK GDP. Eade’s focus will also be on maximising innovation in the sector and setting out how it can develop technologies and skills that support the move towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

“This very exciting challenge gives me the chance to work with influential trade associations, member companies and academia to shape how we navigate sector issues while still making the most of the opportunities,” explains Eade, who is also currently supply chain lead at Birmingham City University.
For further information www.ukmetalscouncil.org

JCB creates over 150 jobs

JCB has created more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates with an £8m investment in its early careers program. The new recruits started their jobs last week as JCB focuses on training the next generation of manufacturers, engineers and business specialists.

JCB Group HR director Max Jeffery says: “Competition for places on the JCB apprenticeship and graduate schemes is always fierce and this year we had more 2000 applications. We set the bar very high when we recruit people, and many JCB apprentices in recent years have gone on to win national awards, which is testament to the quality of the schemes we run. Our new intake of apprentices and graduates will play a fundamental role in shaping this business in the future.”
For further information, www.jcb.com