EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Inspiring the next generation of engineers

Accu, a Huddersfield-based engineering business that says it supplies 50% of the world’s top manufacturers with precision engineering components, will be inspiring the next generation of engineers at the Makers Central event at the Birmingham NEC on 17-18 May. Visitors can experience live demonstrations of Accu’s ant weight combat robots called AccuBots, made possible with Accu components and 3D printing technology. The stand will also offer visitors the chance to build their own modular combat robot as well as learn from engineers about how precision engineering is shaping manufacturing innovations.

More information www.accu.co.uk

Mclennan partners with Lin Engineering

Mclennan, a UK-based motion control specialist, has strengthened its product range via a new partnership with US-based motion control component manufacturer Lin Engineering Inc, a subsidiary of the Moon’s group of motion control component manufacturers. Lin Engineering manufactures rotary stepper motors, linear actuators, brushless DC motors, micro-DC motors and frameless torque motors. Of particular interest for Mclennan, Lin Engineering’s ‘Zero-Tech’ specialist approach encompasses several advanced motion control technologies designed to overcome common engineering challenges in DC motors.

More information www.mclennan.co.uk

FANUC BDM for northern England and Scotland

Automation expert FANUC UK has doubled down on its commitment to support innovation in manufacturing with the announcement of a dedicated business development manager for the north of England and Scotland. Tony Bentham will be instrumental in helping businesses and academic institutions across the region to embrace robotics that enhance productivity, sustainability and profitability. With more than 36 years of experience at FANUC UK – specialising in robotics and customer service – Bentham brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

More information tony.bentham@fanuc.eu

Brandauer Investment Aids Future Plans

The boss of a UK metal pressings and tooling specialist has hailed the power of
apprenticeships after reducing the average age of his workforce to just 44. Rowan Crozier,
CEO of Brandauer, has steered the company to invest more than £400,000 into vocational
learning since 2016, helping nurture new toolmakers, engineers, quality specialists and
experts in logistics.
Crozier believes the influx of youth and energy has been fundamental in helping the
business evolve into its position as a major supplier of precision-stamped components and
tooling to customers in more than 26 different countries. Many of the youngsters have
continued to be sponsored to complete degree courses and HNCs.
More information www.brandauer.co.uk

Centre of Attraction

Mills CNC is vowing to wow visitors attending this year’s Manufacturing Solutions – Ireland
Show on 11-12 June. The company, already boasting a strong presence in Ireland, intends to
strengthen its position there further by showcasing one of its latest multi-axis machines on
stand T1/T22. DN Solutions’ new DVF 5000 (second generation) simultaneous five-axis
machining centre, featuring the new Siemens Sinumerik One CNC and its associated digital

twin technology, will be making its debut at the event. Tony Dale, Mills CNC’s group CEO,
says the machine will “make one-hit machining a reality for many manufacturers”.
More information www.millscnc.co.uk