EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Forth creates new job positions

An engineering company that is enjoying further expansion due to increased demand for its bespoke solutions is creating new jobs.Six roles will become available at Forth, which has bases at Maryport, Cleator Moor and Barrow, all in Cumbria. The company delivers engineering solutions to industry challenges across the UK and worldwide, serving industries such as nuclear, oil and gas, renewables, agriculture and utilities.

Mark Telford, Forth’s managing director, says: “As predicted, 2023 is proving to be a very exciting year for Forth. We have several exciting and innovative projects in the pipeline.One of the most pleasing aspects of this work is that we’re able to create even more job opportunities in the local area.We remain passionate about keeping jobs in Cumbria by bringing as many projects to the county as possible, supporting our communities and boosting the local economy.”
For further information www.forth.uk.com/careers.

Trumpf open house

Trumpf UK will stage an open house at its Luton headquarters on 12-13 July. The event is a prime opportunity for OEMs and subcontractors to see the latest machine and software solutions in laser cutting, punching, welding, bending and laser marking technologies. Special focus will be on how to remove secondary laser cutting processes by automating part separation and skeleton handing. Visitors will also see demonstrations of new features, such as Edgeline Bevel, an innovation that allows flat-bed laser machines to produce chamfers and countersinks in sheet metal.
For further information www.bit.ly/43DoOSz

Space Week set for lift-off in Cumbria

Later this month, manufacturers in Cumbria will have opportunities to see how they can diversify into the space industry. ISH (Industrial Solutions Hub) is hosting Space Week across West Cumbria on 26-30 June. The event will feature a wide range of speakers from the space industry, who will address business delegates at Lakes College, Workington on 26-28 June. Leaders from the UK Space Agency, the Satellite Applications Catapult and businesses already operating in the space sector will share information on how the market works. The Space Skills Alliance will also deliver a workshop presenting the skills needs of the industry.
For further information www.bit.ly/3IKHIPF

Inspiring the next industrial era

Manufacturing World Japan, an international manufacturing event set to take place on 21-23 June, is launching its exhibitor directory and conference programme. The exhibitor directory is a thorough listing of manufacturers showing products, equipment and ground-breaking technologies. Visitors can browse a wide variety of exhibitors, form useful connections and learn about fresh business opportunities.

Complementing the exhibitor directory, the conference programme features a line-up of 30 speakers, including industry experts and thought leaders. There will be 21 sessions, including a keynote speech and 20 special lectures. Teiji Hirata, corporate vice president, vehicle production and development, Nissan Motor Co, will lead this year’s keynote speech by shedding light on Nissan’s cutting-edge manufacturing practices and its vision for next-generation vehicle production.
For further information www.bit.ly/3IKDyad

$1.8bn AM deal

Stratasys and Desktop Metal are stet to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.8bn. The transaction unites the polymer strengths of Stratasys with the complementary industrial mass production leadership of Desktop Metal’s brands. Stratasys and Desktop Metal will generate around $1.1bn in 2025 revenue, with significant upside potential in a total addressable market of more than $100bn by 2032. Following transaction closure, existing Stratasys shareholders will own approximately 59% of the combined company, while legacy Desktop Metal stockholders will own approximately 41%.
For further information www.nextgenerationAM.com