EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Citizen Names Dates For Autumn Open House

On 6-8 October 2026, Citizen Machinery will host an autumn open house at its Turning Centre of Excellence in Brierley Hill, West Midlands. The company will use the event to show manufacturers how they can streamline workflows and boost profitability using Cincom sliding-head lathes and Miyano fixed-head lathes. 
Notably, the company is extending its MACH 2026 Gateway to Japan offer of a free trip to Japan for one individual from each company that places an order at the event for a machine delivered by the end of this year. Places are limited, however, and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be an abundance of technology on show that the company says will reshape manufacturers’ perception of what is possible in terms of productivity gains, lights‑out machining and return on investment.  

More information https://citizenmachinery.co.uk/open-house

Femtosecond Laser Loan

Femtosecond laser manufacturer LITILIT has received an €8m loan from the Lithuanian National Development Bank (ILTE) for developing a femtosecond laser modular system (FEMODA) intended to accelerate the adoption of advanced lasers. Technology commercialisation is planned for the second half of 2029. Currently, femtosecond lasers see most use in the production of high-value small parts. The new laser system will open new applications in industries such as the mass production of metal tools and the formation of specialised coatings on large surfaces, like aircraft or car bodies.

More information www.litilit.com

Newburgh Names BSM

Newburgh Engineering Co Ltd has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Todd as business systems manager, following his return to the employee-owned precision engineering business at its Bradwell headquarters in April. Todd, a former award-winning apprentice at the company, rejoins the Derbyshire manufacturer at an exciting stage in the company’s development. The business is continuing to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies, digital systems, operational excellence and long-term growth after re-adopting its historic Newburgh Engineering name.

More information www.newburgh.co.uk

HES Completes Pulley Drum Contract For Rema Tip Top

Hallamshire Engineering Services (HES) has manufactured and supplied Rema Tip Top – a provider of wear protection, conveying and mineral processing solutions – with 630 mm diameter slatted pulley drums that will form an integral part of a conveyor system for a glass-handling plant. The pulley drums, which have a 360 mm face length, were designed and engineered by HES to meet the specific requirements of Rema Tip Top’s customer, and were delivered as part of an ongoing supply relationship between the two companies. 

More information www.hallamshireeningeering.co.uk

Stratasys And Limbitless Solutions Grow Partnership

Stratasys, a global specialist in additive manufacturing solutions, and Limbitless Solutions, a non-profit research facility at the University of Central Florida dedicated to empowering children through bionics, are expanding a 12-year collaboration that has already helped deliver hundreds of 3D-printed prosthetic devices to children across the US and beyond. The expanded partnership will feature a renewed focus on sustainability, education and increasing access to 3D-printed prosthetics for children everywhere. It includes a dedicated Limbitless lab at the University of Central Florida, equipped with multiple Stratasys systems.

More information www.stratasys.com