Rockwood expands

Composite components manufacturer Rockwood Composites will quadruple its capacity in the next five years, a strategy that includes increasing its factory floor space from 5,000 to over 30,000 sq ft. This growth has already started with the company’s recent relocation to a new, bigger factory in Paignton. Rockwood has also invested in new technology, such as a Hexagon Absolute Arm and a Hurco CNC machine tool. The growth is also being provided with last month’s opening of a Moroccan subsidiary, which will ultimately have a footprint of 2,000 sq m, specifically for the aerospace industry.
For further information www.rockwoodcomposites.com

Indexable milling event

For those looking to improve their milling techniques, productivity, performance and tool longevity, Walter is hosting a ‘Mastering Indexable Milling’ online event on 7 October. During the event, Walter will provide answers to questions and support engineers with their machining challenges. Attendees will also get a fascinating insight into indexable insert milling based on specific application examples – directly from a customer’s site – to emphasise how businesses can succeed. Experts from Walter will share their knowledge and offer handy tips and tricks.
Register at www.bit.ly/3U0WYvw

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.
For further information www.bit.ly/3TPGtCu