Middlesex Aerospace soars to new heights with Mazak

Middlesex Aerospace has made a significant investment in its multi-tasking machining capabilities following the installation of a Yamazaki Mazak INTEGREX i-250H.

Established in Middlesex in 1945 and now based in Hampshire, the organisation is a tier-one supplier of critical components and assemblies to aerospace OEMs all around the world. It employs more than 100 people and has established itself in the production of Class 1 safety-critical parts and assemblies used in landing gear, actuation systems and helicopter transmissions.

By investing in an INTEGREX i-250H multi-tasking turn-mill centre, Middlesex Aerospace aims to boost production capacity for its existing customers, both in the UK and overseas.

“With demand surging for complex, small components across the aerospace sector, we knew we had to enhance our capabilities in this area,” explains chief executive Laurence Foulds. “As this was our first new Mazak machine investment in six years, it was important we upgraded to a machine capable of meeting customer requirements. Considering we’ve worked with Mazak as our principal machinery partner for more than 25 years, it was only natural we chose the INTEGREX i-250H as the latest addition to our factory floor.”

The INTEGREX i-250H is the high-speed, high-torque option from Mazak’s flagship range. It features an eight-inch chuck and is equipped with a 5000 rpm, 22kW main spindle and 12,000 rpm milling spindle.

“Thanks to the precision of its multiple cutting processes, the INTEGREX i-250H will play a critical role in our high-mix, low-volume production of complex components for the aerospace industry,” adds Foulds. “We expect to follow this with further investments in larger Mazak machines over the coming years, as manufacturing demands within the sector continue to grow.”

More information www.mazak.com/uk-en

Mastercam buys Cadline

Mastercam Italia, an affiliate of Mastercam, has completed its strategic acquisition of Cadline, a long-standing Mastercam channel partner. With the transaction signed and sealed, Cadline is now operating as Mastercam Italia, expanding Mastercam’s direct presence across the Italian manufacturing market. “This marks an important milestone for Mastercam and our customers in Italy,” states Russ Bukowski, president of Mastercam. “Customers will benefit from closer collaboration, faster technical support and solutions tailored to their regional manufacturing needs.” 

More information www.mastercam.com

AMTS 2026

The Shanghai International Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Materials Exhibition (AMTS) will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre on 8-10 July, bringing together global automotive engineering and manufacturing professionals for its 2026 edition. Organised by RX, AMTS 2026 is expected to feature more than 850 exhibitors and attract 70,000 professionals. The event will present technologies and solutions for processes that include car body stamping, welding, machining and plenty more. Pre-registration is now open. Visitors who register in advance will receive free admission.

More information www.shanghaiamts.com.cn/en

Carfulan Group secures orders worth £1m at MACH

A UK provider of advanced metrology and manufacturing solutions has hailed its best ever sales return at the recent MACH exhibition in Birmingham after securing nearly £1m of new orders. Carfulan Group saw deals signed across many of its major brands, including Metrios, OGP, VICIVISION and ZOLLER. In total 1810 enquiries were taken during the five days of the show, with many of these now progressing into on-site visits at customer sites or demonstrations at its Advanced Innovation Centre in Derbyshire. Carfulan is confident these leads will eventually boost the order tally to over £3m.

More information www.carfulan.com

Manufacturers lose a month a year awaiting decisions

UK manufacturing businesses are losing the equivalent of a full working month each year because decisions take too long, according to new research commissioned by The Meetings Show. The findings come from the UK Productivity Gap Index, a new study based on a survey of 1000 UK business leaders. Conducted in partnership with The Business of Events, it reveals how everyday collaboration challenges are quietly slowing organisations down. The research will be explored further in a fascinating session at The Meetings Show at the Excel, London on 24-25 June 2026.

More information www.themeetingsshow.com