3D-printed parts for E-Type jaguars

Eagle, a restorer of the classic Jaguar E-Type car, has announced a partnership with Graphite Additive Manufacturing Ltd to use HP’s Jet Fusion 4200 3D-printing solution for the production of custom parts.

According to Eagle, the company has already seen a huge increase in quality, cost-effectiveness and efficiency after switching to HP’s 3D printing from other additive processes.
Since using HP’s 3D-printing platform for air conditioning and heating air ducts within E-Type cars, Eagle has benefitted from significantly reduced turnaround times, streamlined processes and greater flexibility to meet customer demands. HP’s 3D-printed parts allow Eagle to produce in low volumes with design and economic advantages, as the digital 3D model is easily adjusted and the final part swiftly printed.
For further information www.hp.com/uk

Creating virtual history for trade shows

A manufacturing network representing more than 600 companies in the Midlands and Yorkshire has developed an online virtual exhibition to combat the effects of the pandemic on in-person events.

The Made in Group, which includes Made in the Midlands and Made in Yorkshire, has invested more than £150,000 in developing ‘Backing Britain Live 2020’. This online event aims to draw 5000 attendees and is already supported by 200 exhibitors.
BBLive2020, is up and running at www.backingbritain.com where it will continue until 28 August. The event showcases manufacturers and businesses alike in an all-new digital format. Delegates and exhibitors also have the chance to attend over 25 seminars, including virtual round tables on topics such as smart factories, green manufacturing and supply chain localisation.
Tickets are available at https://lnkd.in/gwNdA4b

Big Kaiser catalogue

A specialist in precision tooling systems and solutions, Big Kaiser, has published the third edition of its product catalogue.

Packed with new technology advancements, the latest edition is available from Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), the exclusive Big Kaiser technology partner in the UK. Published in five languages, the new brochure contains over 500 pages of tooling solutions and can be accessed as both an online catalogue or PDF download from the ITC website. Alternatively, a free printed edition can be supplied.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk/products

40% off Kitamura machines from Dugard

Those looking to invest in a high-end CNC machining centre can benefit from a raft of newly announced summer deals from Dugard.

The company is currently offering discounts of up to 40% off the list prices of Kitamura models. Kitamura machines provide 60 m/min rapids, 2 µm positional accuracy, chip-to-chip times near 2 seconds, the Kitamura Arumatic CNC, linear glass scales and high levels of build quality. Among the machines being offered at discount prices are the Kitamura HX250iG HMC, the Medcenter 5AX micro-machining centre, the Mytrunnion 4G five-axis VMC, and the Supercell 300 and 400 five-axis HMCs.
For further information www.dugard.com

$20m three-year defence contract

Meggitt PLC has received a three-year continuation contract with Northrop Grumman Corp for the supply of fuel bladders on the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

The contract is valued at around $20m and deliveries are scheduled to commence this month. Using innovative polyurethane technology, Meggitt’s fuel bladders offer a long-life, lightweight solution that is highly flexible, durable and maintenance-free.
Chris Allen, president of Meggitt’s airframe division, says: “The F/A-18 Super Hornet is the tactical aircraft of choice for the US Navy. We’re very proud that our innovative fuel cell technology has been selected to support this next-generation fighter, protecting both pilots and aircraft in mission-critical situations around the world.”
For further information www.meggit.com