EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

NADCAP Gold Merit

The Wallwork Group’s aerospace heat treatment site in Bury has been accredited with NADCAP Gold Merit Status. The site, one of four, comprises 8361 m² of processing space. The company is the largest independent aerospace heat treater in the UK, offering 117 thermal processes. To achieve Gold Merit, Wallwork had to achieve two consecutive accreditations of 18 months each without any major non-conformance reports and with less than seven days of cumulative delinquency. Achieving a merit level is only the start. Constant vigilance is required to maintain the systems that support it.

More information www.wallworkht.co.uk

TextureJet partnership

Nottingham, UK-based TextureJet is commencing a partnership with Dynatec SMV, an industrial equipment supplier based in Norway. TextureJet has installed its Stat and JetWrite machines to help Dynatec with its surface processing in a demanding application. TextureJet utilises a highly localised variant of electrochemical machining, known as electrochemical jet machining, to change the surface texture of components. Dynatec is currently optimising the nozzle design to accelerate and improve the material removal process in combination with TextureJet’s engineering team.

More information www.texturejet.com

EMO hub for technology start-ups

EMO organiser, the VDW, in conjunction with VDMA Startup-Machine Services, is once again sending out invitations to start-ups all over the world to exhibit at EMO, Europe’s largest trade fair for production technology. Taking place in Hanover from 22 to 26 September 2025, young companies will have an opportunity to network with established suppliers from industry and showcase their innovations. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is supporting the ‘Start-up Area’ at EMO by providing funding for the ‘Young Innovators’ programme.

More information www.emo-hannover.com/startup-area

Greenbox Darlington nears completion

Construction is nearing completion at Greenbox Darlington, an industrial development brought forward by Greenbox to deliver over 37,000 m² of top-tier sustainable industrial space. Greenbox Darlington comprises three prime industrial units, ranging in footprint from 7804 to 19,788 m². Designed to create a lasting positive impact, Greenbox Darlington will embody Greenbox’s ongoing commitment to responsible ESG policies and sustainability practices, targeting ‘Net Zero Carbon in Construction and Operation’ alongside an EPC ‘A’ and BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

More information www.greenbox-darlington.co.uk

Olympic champions visit Renishaw

Renishaw recently hosted a special event at its Miskin manufacturing facility in South Wales that celebrated the intersection of cutting-edge additive manufacturing (AM) technology and high-performance sports. Team GB cyclists Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell visited Renishaw to share their experiences, inspiring the next generation of STEM innovators and highlighting Renishaw’s contribution to Great Britain’s Olympic success.

An extensive tour of Renishaw’s manufacturing site gave attendees the opportunity to see the advanced AM technologies used to create key components for Great Britain’s Olympic track bikes. Attendees saw first-hand how Renishaw’s AM capabilities enable high-performance sporting innovations, aiding the success of athletes like Finucane and Capewell.

More information www.renishaw.com/stemoutreach