EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Dugard set for busy EMO exhibition

Engineers from UK machine tool supplier Dugard are on hand at EMO to welcome UK customers to the stands of technology partners that includeHanwha (hall 17, stand B14), Ibarmia (hall 13, stand B44),SMEC (hall 16, stand A10) and Kitamura (hall 14, stand D36). Hanwha is showcasingits new XV20/26 series of sliding-head turning centres that now incorporate a rigid double-hinged B-axis unit and improved Y2 back-tooling unit.Ibarmia is shining the spotlight on it re-vamped T-Series of five-axis universal machining centres, while SMEC is presenting its latest line of machining centres, turning centres and multi-axis machines.
For further information www.dugard.com

SW debuts two new machines

Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) is presenting two new products from stand C04 in hall 12: the two-spindle BA W03-22 CNC machining centre and the BA profile, a new machine concept for machining profiles. Furthermore, SW is showing the BA space3, currently its largest model for machining battery housings, and offering insights into current trends in manufacturing such as friction stir welding and giga-casting.

‘Innovate Manufacturing’ is the theme of this year’s EMO, which also captures the essence of SW’s ‘Smart Manufacturing Solutions’ corporate claim. “For us, innovative and smart manufacturing are two sides of the same coin,” says André Harter, head of marketing and business development at SW. “Both allow us to respond individually and efficiently to our customers’ needs.”
For further information www.sw-machines.com

On Assignment at EMO 2023

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of DN Solutions and Zayer machine tools in the UK and Ireland, is out in force at EMO 2023 this week (18-23 September), checking out new product introductions from the respective stands of both companies at the show.DN Solutions (hall 14,stand D06 andhall 9,stand G54), isshowcasing 20 machines. A key theme is flexible automation solutions, demonstrated by: a Lynx 2100LSYB compact turning centre integrated with a cobot; a Puma TW2600M twin-spindle horizontal turning centre with a gantry loader; an NHP 5000 HMC with round pallet system; and a DVF 4000 five-axis VMC with automatic workpiece pallet changer.

Zayer Machine Tools (hall 13,stand B52) ispromoting two of its latest, large-capacity milling machines: a Zero 4000 horizontal ram-type milling machine and an Aetos 3000 gantry-type mill equipped with a moving bridge, fixed table and fixed cross beam.
For further information www.millscnc.co.uk

Renewable energy from used car batteries

JLR has partnered with Wykes Engineering, a specialist in the renewable energy sector, to develop one of the largest energy storage systems in the UK to harness solar and wind power using second-life Jaguar I-PACE batteries. A single Wykes Engineering BESS utilises 30 second-life I-PACE batteries, and can store up to 2.5MWh of energy at full capacity. JLR provided the batteries from prototype and engineering test vehicles, and the company aims to provide enough batteries to store a total of 7.5MWh of energy – enough to power 750 homes for a day – by the end of 2023. 
For further information www.jaguarlandrover.com

Bowers achieves ISO 14001

In a significant step towards a more sustainable future, Bowers Group has attained the ISO 14001 environmental standard across its entire business. The achievement underscores the company’s commitment in its net-zero journey, environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.Managing director Martin Hawkins says: “By achieving this certification, we signal our commitment to upholding the highest standards of environmental responsibility. This means not just reducing waste and minimising environmental footprint but also inspiring others to join this transformative path.”
For further information www.bowersgroup.co.uk