EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

In-Comm launches £3m Technical Academy

A new £3m technical academy, located just a few miles from the home of the industrial revolution, is now officially open to the public.In-Comm Training, which already operates two facilities in the Black Country and Shrewsbury, is looking to train more than 350 apprentices and upskill 2500 existing workers at its T54 centre near Telford over the next 12 months.

The ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ provider has created 20,000 sq ft of manufacturing training space, fitting it out with new equipment and state-of-the-art technology, spanning from the latest CNC machines, robotics, material testing and CADCAM systems, to welding, electricaland metrology equipment.A team of 20 expert trainers will guide the engineers of the future bydelivering best-practice courses.
For further informationwww.in-comm.co.uk

Datanomix and Hexagon announce agreement

Datanomix, maker of the Automated Production Intelligence software platform, has commenced a partnership with Hexagon to offer the solution to its global manufacturing customers. The companies will also begin a journey of joint development and integration of new data sources that visualise larger and larger segments of manufacturing processes, enabling business leaders to zero in on untapped layers of efficiency in their operations.As part of its reseller enablement program, Datanomix will train Hexagon’s customer-facing teams on selling, installing and supporting its offerings.
For further information www.datanomix.io

Vollmer sets date for VDays return

Vollmer’s VDays symposium will make a return on 18-20 April following an enforced Covid hiatus. The previous VDays event in 2019 hosted more than 450 guests over four days and the 2023 event promises to be even better.VDays will provide a full programme of technical presentations, product demonstrations, company tours, virtual reality applications, meetings with industry experts and networking in an environment of like-minded manufacturers. Spread over three days, attendees can learn all the latest insights on the sustainable and efficient sharpening of rotary tools and circular saws.
For further information www.vollmer-vdays.com

Virtual reality robotics showcase

A virtual reality (VR) robotics showcase is now in place at AMRC North West to help the region’s businesses unlock the potential of automation. The inclusion of Extend Robotics’ UR5e RoboKit and SenseKit module showcases the potential of cutting-edge, accessible robotics technology. Aparajithan Sivanathan, head of digital technology at AMRC North West, says: “When introducing new technologies, accessibility is crucial.The speed and simplicity of installation, coupled with the easy to use, intuitive VR controls, means Extend Robotics’ solution has immense potential to upgrade manufacturers’ existing robotics.”
For further information www.extendrobotics.com

SIC Marking takes over Nill+Ritz CNC

The SIC Marking Group has taken over German company Nill+Ritz CNC-Technik GmbH and is expanding its range of marking systems for all industrial applications. Nill+Ritz, based in Markgröningen near Stuttgart, was founded in 1993 and employsaround 25 people. The plan is that Nill+Ritz will retain both the name and its headquarters in Markgröningen near Stuttgart. Michael Endemann, managing director of SIC Marking, says: “Together we are now the largest supplier of marking systems in our product area in Germany with an order intake of €15m.”
For further informationwww.sic-marking.com