EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

MTC to host National Manufacturing Summit

The third annual National Manufacturing Summit will focus on digital manufacturing and how to accelerate a digital revolution to transform the UK economy. Hosted in Coventry by the Manufacturing Technology Centre on 29-30 March, the hybrid event sponsored by Lloyds Bank will feature live, face-to-face presentations and discussions, as well as an interactive virtual audience.

Professor Chris White, director of the Industrial Policy Research Centre (IPRC) at Loughborough University, formed in collaboration with the MTC, says: “The agenda will be broad, engaging and interactive, covering a wide range of manufacturing issues. However, the over-arching theme will be the acceleration of digital manufacturing and the drive for productivity through digitalisation and automation.”
For further information www.nmsummit.co.uk

ITC 2023 catalogue

The latest edition of Industrial Tooling Corporation’s annual product catalogue is now available to viewonline. Now in its 17th edition, the catalogue is crammed with new product enhancements and developments from the Tamworth-based cutting tool manufacturer.The latest edition incorporates ITC’s updated pricing structure for 2023, as well sections that cover cutting tools for machining aluminium, steel, heat-resistant alloys and exotic materials, along with glass- and carbon-fibre composite materials.The 200+ page catalogue is available to download from the link below.
For further information www.bit.ly/3kNGme7

Phil Morris to take the reins at Walter Ewag UK

Phil Morris is nowsales director andgeneral manager at Walter Ewag UK, succeeding Neil Whittingham who has retired after 35 years of service with the organisation.Aged 55, Morrisbrings almost 40 years of engineering experience to the Warwick-based supplier of Walter Helitronic and Ewag tool and insert grinders, erosion and laser machines, as well as the Helicheck range of tool measurement machines. His most recent role was in industry sales and application management, specialising in turning, threading, milling and drilling, in addition to tool-holding and pre-machining disciplines.
For further information www.walter-machines.com

PSL Datatrack reaches 20 years as BTMA member

PSL Datatrack has reached a landmark 20 years as a ‘Technical Member’ of the British Turned Parts Manufacturers Association (BTMA).As a Technical Member, the company plays an active role in supporting manufacturing members with its expertise in production control software, designed to streamline the entire production process from quotation to invoice. “We’re proud to be the only supplier of production control software to serve as a member of the BTMA, an association representing the best of the best of British manufacturing,” states Geoff Gartland, managing director of PSL Datatrack.
For further information www.psldatatrack.com

Mastercam names Wildest Parts competition winners

Mastercam has announced the 2022 Wildest Parts winners, an annual global competition that encourages student interest and participation in manufacturing. In the Educational Division, the winning team from Vincennes University, Indiana, submitted a working electric skateboard. The project started out as a simple personal project until the instructor approached team members about entering it into the competition. In the Professional Division, David Berry from Southwestern Illinois College submitted a turbocharged impeller. He always wanted to cut an impeller, so he designed a desk piece that featured a 12-blade, large wheel compressor design.
For further information www.bit.ly/3JcVydW