EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Marposs acquires Digital Strategy Innovation

Marposs Group has acquired Digital Strategy Innovation (DSI), a start-up specialising in applied research in AI, big data and data analysis. The purchase is part of a broader investment strategy at Marposs Group that adopts an open innovation approach aimed at acquiring and developing investments in new technologies.The combination of the expertise of DSI’s researchers and the experience and global presence of Marposs will enable the pair to accelerate the development of innovative solutions, particularly in the field of e-mobilityand the improvement of digital platform and data process services.
For further information www.marposs.com

Danish subsidiary for CMZ

CMZ Denmark is now officially open for business,aiming to help the company meet its objective: to exceed €100m in annual turnover.The closure of Maskingruppen AS, which up until now had been CMZ’s official distributor, has accelerated the company’s plans in Denmark, making it a key business opportunity for the group. Nicolaj Søndergaard, ex-employee of the defunct Maskingruppen, will lead the sales team, becoming its visible head. His extensive experience in the sector and profound knowledge of the market are among many personal attributes.
For further information www.cmz.com

More seeing economics of planned maintenance

Manufacturers of every size are coming to realise the peace of mind that comes with having a planned preventative machine maintenance scheme, says machine tool supplier Starrag UK as it reflects on a recent flurry of new service deals that complement a host of similar contracts which have been in place for some years with a number of existing users.

In addition to an annual machine service and maintenance plan, Starrag’s ServicePlus programme covers every eventuality, assuring service response times, inspection and repair, as well as an uptime guarantee in some cases.Starrag UK has a team of 20 customer-facing service specialists covering the UK and Ireland, including 16 very experienced, highly-trained and skilled ‘mobile’ service engineers who each have an average of 17 to 22 years’ experience of Starrag machine technologies.
For further information www.starrag.com

Horn Technology Daysset for return

Horn Technology Days are back after four years. On 14-16 June 2023 at its Tübingen headquarters in Germany, cutting tool manufacturer Horn will offer insights into machining using its products. The focus will be on ‘mastering processes’, whereby three elements – the tool, work-holding method and machine tool – are all essential for an efficient production process. Each requires a holistic approach to make it viable for users and provide added value. Gear skiving, polygon turning, slotting, high-speed whirling and Swiss-type turning are among the processes that Horn will present.

Visitors can choose from numerous technical lectures, live machining demonstrations, exhibits and face-to-face discussions. Additionally, numerous partner companies will complement the Technology Days, with representatives on hand to provide advice.
For further information www.horn-technologietage.de/en

Tube bending specialist celebrates 50 years

Unison Ltd, the UK-based inventor of all-electric tube manipulation, celebratesits 50th anniversary on 3 April 2023. To mark reaching a half century, the business is planning a special birthday party at its Scarborough headquarters on 24 May, when several of its latest tube bending technologies will be on display, alongside fibre laser cutters from its sister company, Nukon Lasers UK.Customers, colleagues, friends and neighbours of Unison will all receive an invite to the event, as will members of Made in Yorkshire.

“All in all, it’s been an incredible journey,” says managing director Alan Pickering. “One made possible by having fantastic people on our team, and amazing customers around the world who, every day, put their trust in our uncompromising technologies. Moreover, having invented all-electric tube bending, we intend to stay at the top of our game. Here’s to the next 50 years!”