EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Rapid Fusion unveils ‘Medusa’ breakthrough

A breakthrough in large-format hybrid 3D printing has been successfully unveiled by Rapid Fusion. The Exeter-based company attracted more than 100 industry specialists, potential customers and funding partners for the launch and demo of Medusa at its R&D centre. Delegates saw the machine, which boasts a 1.2 m3 volume build and motion speeds of 1200 mm/sec, print a complex mould in under 5 hours. Bosses have already received significant interest from tier-one manufacturers and several primes for the £500,000 machine and are predicting a potential £5m revenue return in the first year.

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Record-low TRIFR for Seco

Cutting tool manufacturer Seco hit a significant milestone in its H&S performance for 2024. The company recorded a total recordable incident rate (TRIFR) of 1.3, surpassing the target of 1.5 and achieving the lowest TRIFR in its history. It marks a substantial improvement from the 2019 baseline of 4.7 and reaffirms the long-term commitment of Seco to achieving zero harm. By 2030, the company aims to reduce TRIFR by 80% to 0.9 or less. Claudius Mpofu, sustainability & EHS coordinator, says: “Via continuous improvement, proactive initiatives and a strong safety culture, we’re making tangible progress toward our safety goals.”

More information www.secotools.com

Consolidation at IndySoft

IndySoft, a global specialist in calibration and asset management software, has acquired its UK distributor, IndySoft Europe Ltd, effective 1 April 2025. The acquisition marks a major milestone in the two-decade relationship between the companies and reflects IndySoft’s ongoing commitment to international expansion and deeper support for its global customer base. Existing customers will experience a seamless transition and continue to work with the same dedicated team, now operating as an integrated part of the IndySoft global organisation.

More information www.indysoft.com

Hexagon buys Geomagic from 3D Systems

Hexagon has completed the acquisition of the Geomagic software business from 3D Systems, gaining technology that is designed to improve productivity for people that are acquiring, manipulating or reverse engineering 3D measurement data for use throughout product lifecycle and CAD workflows. Integrated into Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, the Geomagic software solutions will be supported and sold to the discrete manufacturing market – complementing portfolios in Hexagon’s other markets. A key aspect of the Geomagic suite is that it works with any 3D scanner or portable CMM.

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Goodfellow Announces Two More Acquisitions

A UK supplier of advanced materials and metals has completed two landmark acquisitions in a matter of weeks, helping the company deliver a more “comprehensive material offer” for its growing customer base. Goodfellow has purchased UK-based Bureau of Analysed Samples (BAS) and Suisse Technology Partners (STP) in Switzerland in two deals that will give it access to state-of-the-art laboratories and testing facilities, as well as a certified reference materials capability. They follow the acquisition last year of Potomac Photonics in the US, supporting the firm’s target of achieving over £50m in revenue within two years.

More information www.goodfellow.com