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Innovation in aerospace

Dassault Systèmes has renewed and enhanced its membership with theUniversity of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre(AMRC) to propel the next phase of innovation in UK aerospace manufacturing.As part of the engagement, Dassault Systèmes is committing software, training and support to continue upskilling the next generation of researchers in aerospace. The AMRC and Dassault Systèmes relationship will capitalise on the renewed membership to define how virtual twin technology can push boundaries by overlaying data and devices, and providing context with the 3DExperience platform. 

More information www.amrc.co.uk

Success for Starrag aerospace event

The Starrag-Tornos Group recently welcomed guests to its 25thannual ‘Aerospace and Turbine Technology Days’ event in Switzerland. Among the highlights was a turbine blade machining featuring a collaborative robot (cobot). Starrag said it was unique because even with the cobot, the footprint of the machine would be no larger than if it did not have automation.The next Starrag Technology Days event will take place in Chemnitz, Germany on 5-6 November. It will feature technology partners such as Blum Novotest, FANUC, Siemens, Fastems and Haimer.

More information www.starrag.com/en-us/tdc

60th anniversary for metal-forming expert

Take equal parts engineering, entrepreneurship and business acumen. Then add the ability to anticipate market needs to complete the recipe for long-term success. For AP&T, an expert in metal and fibre forming solutions, this recipe has been working for 60 years, transforming three small workshops in the Swedish countryside into a global player. It all began with the founding of tool manufacturer VIBAB andpress manufacturer Lagan Press in 1964. TranemoHydraulmaskiner was formed in 1970. In 1989, the three firms merged as AP&T (Automation, Presses & Tooling) and set their sights on the international market.

More information www.aptgroup.com

Amada hosts sector-first event

Amada held a successful exhibition for the apprentices of its customers in a showcase dedicated to the education of future engineers. Believed to be the first event of its type in the sheet metal sector, the exhibition took place at the company’s UK Technical Centre in Kidderminster earlier this month. Hosting the event were Amada’s own apprentices, engaging on an equal footing with the apprentices of customers.

The informative, educational exhibition proved a complete success, with a total of 85 visiting apprentices in attendance. One company brought all 10 of its apprentices, three of which only started two days before the event.The structure of the exhibition provided visitors with the opportunity to attend technical presentations, watch machine demonstrations and participate in a Q&A session.

More information www.amada.eu

UK launch event for Optimizer

Vericut Optimizer is a new software solution that maximises the potential of CNC machining programs. While Optimizer is similar to Vericut’s existing Force module, the big difference is Optimizer’s stand-alone configuration. Machine shops do not require Vericut to take advantage of this major machining advance. The official launch will take place on 3 October (10:00-14:00) at the headquarters of Grob Machine Tools UK in Stratford-upon-Avon.

At the exclusive ‘lunch and learn’ event, Vericut is partnering with Grob UK and Seco Tools to demonstrate how Optimizer elevates machining performance and minimises costs. According to Vericut,its new Optimizer solution slashes machining cycle times and delivers up to 100% more tool life. It also captures detailed performance data.

More information https://bit.ly/3Xqk1Cz