EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Verisurf agrees to Sandvik acquisition

US-based Verisurf, a specialist in model-based inspection and measurement software, has
signed an agreement to be acquired by Sandvik, a global high-tech engineering group
headquartered in Sweden. Verisurf will operate as a separate business unit within Sandvik
Manufacturing and Machining Solutions, complementing and enhancing Sandvik’s position
in industrial metrology. The acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2025. Verisurf’s founder
and president, Ernie Husted, will continue to lead the company, ensuring a smooth
transition while maintaining its core mission and vision.
More information www.verisurf.com

Gleason celebrates 160 years

This year marks an important milestone as Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160 th
anniversary. Founded in 1865 by William Gleason, the company has transformed from a
small workshop to a global specialist in gear technology, offering solutions that encompass
design software, manufacturing and metrology equipment, tooling, aftermarket services,
and an extensive training programme.
Over the years, Gleason has expanded its reach and capabilities through the strategic
acquisitions of Hurth Maschinen und Werkzeuge in Munich, the Hermann Pfauter Group in
Ludwigsburg, Germany, and adding metrology systems, automation solutions and plastic
gears to its product range. In 2017, Gleason acquired Swiss KISSsoft AG, integrating gear
design and simulation software into its portfolio.
More information www.gleason.com

Dates released for Advanced Engineering

Advanced Engineering UK is set to return to the Birmingham NEC on 29-30 October 2025,
showcasing the latest innovations from the manufacturing and engineering sectors. With
seven months remaining, the exhibition halls are filling up as companies across the supply
chain secure their spots. Currently, 70% of the space is already booked, so interested
exhibitors should act promptly to reserve their place.
For exhibitors, the event offers an opportunity to showcase the latest solutions in
composites, automation, additive manufacturing, testing, green technologies and more.
With access to almost 10,000 industry leaders from tier-one suppliers and OEMs, businesses
can position themselves at the forefront of industry transformation, helping manufacturers
overcome critical challenges such as supply chain resilience and the journey to net zero.
More information www.advancedengineeringuk.com

Diamond mine shaft guides

The Special Profiles team at British Steel’s Skinningrove site has secured a contract to supply 768 tonnes of unique top hat profile to the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana – the world’s biggest diamond-producing country. Although the mine is currently operating as an open pit facility, underground operations are scheduled to commence early in 2028 to reach a planned depth of 767 m. To facilitate the underground mining, the production shaft will be fitted with top hat shaft guides. British Steel says it is the only global supplier of the unique top hat shaft guides. It will ship the material in four deliveries.

More information www.britishsteel.co.uk

AI-Inspired Field Service

A UK digital transformation specialist is leveraging the power of generative AI to deliver a boost to field service technicians. PTC has released the ServiceMax AI field service management assistant following successful beta testing and is rolling it out immediately across existing and new customers. The assistant enables organisations to modernise their workflows and improve the technician experience. It taps into the history of a field asset stored in the ServiceMax platform – including equipment data, service history and known service resolutions – to help get more done in less time.

More information www.ptc.com