EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Open Mind expands service team

Open Mind Technologies UK has employed three new applications engineers – Gareth Clarke, Matthew Brill and Victor Fapohunda – and restructured its application engineering team to bolster the company’s pre-and post-sales departments. Managing director Adrian Smith says: “We’ve divided our applications team into pre-sales and post-sales engineers, giving our engineers greater autonomy with customers, and allowing dedicated experts to maximise their skill set to the advantage of the end user. This will deliver an even better customer experience, making our team more dynamic and responsive than ever before.”More information www.openmind-tech.com

New tooling partnership in Scotland

Aberdeen-based Waverley Cutting Tools, a provider of high-quality cutting tools and solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with Tooling Intelligence that will see the latter become Waverley’s preferred inventory management supplier across Scotland. Roger Kelman, director at Waverley Cutting Tools, says: “Tooling Intelligence is a truly independent solution that allows us to utilise the SupplyPro inventory management solution to its full potential. This enhances our offering and demonstrates our commitment and support to customers who will benefit considerably from integrating SupplyPro.”

More information www.toolingintelligence.co.uk

Skills awards winners announced

Industry leaders gathered earlier this month at the 10th annual Enginuity Skills Awards to celebrate the best in UK engineering and manufacturing talent. Run by Enginuity, a charity dedicated to closing skills gaps, the ceremony was hosted by Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and award-winning broadcaster Steph McGovern at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Jamie Clarke, a maintenance apprentice at LISI Aerospace Rugby, not only picked up the Advanced Level Apprentice of the Year trophy but also the biggest prize of the evening, the Best of British Engineering Award.

More information www.enginuity.org/skills-awards-2024

Leicester Bearings makes key acquisition

Leicester Bearings, a specialist in the supply and distribution of engineering components, consumables and associated mechanical services, has acquired Mercury Power Transmission, a prominent player in the bearings, power transmission and fabrication industry. The focus is now on ensuring a smooth transition for employees, customers, suppliers and other partners.

Managing director of Leicester Bearings, Jamie March, says: “The extensive knowledge and experience that Mercury Power Transmission brings are second to none. This acquisition represents a strategic investment in expanding our footprint in the supply of fabrication, engineering services and power transmission, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our customers and drive sustainable growth.”

More information www.leicesterbearings.co.uk 

Dynamic conference/seminar programme

Attendees at Manufacturing World Tokyo can expect a dynamic programme of conferences and seminars that delves into key areas such as DX (digital transformation), AI (artificial intelligence), IoT solutions, additive manufacturing, factory automation, motion control, mechanical components and factory facilities/equipment. The conference programme will feature innovative case studies and insights from industry leaders like Hitachi, Panasonic, Microsoft, Subaru, Nissan and Mazda. ‘DX promotion and AI utilisation’, ‘AM and 3D printer utilisation’ and ‘Decarbonisation and GX’ will be among many key topics.

More information www.bit.ly/3Kyw0YK