EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Made Smarter architect Alain Dilworth awarded MBE

Alain Dilworth, one of the original architects of the Made Smarter adoption programme, has been awarded an MBE for services to business growth and digitalisation in the King’s New Year Honours List. Dilworth has played a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Made Smarter since its inception in 2018, helping manufacturing SMEs adopt digital technologies, strengthen leadership capability and improve productivity. “This was completely unexpected and a lovely surprise, and I would like to thank His Majesty for bestowing this honour upon me,” he said.

More information www.madesmarter.uk

AME acquisition grows Mastercam global footprint

CADCAM software provider Mastercam (part of the Sandvik Group) has completed a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market presence across Sweden and Norway. The company has acquired Advanced Mechanical Engineering AB (AME) in Sweden. Serving as a trusted Mastercam channel partner in Sweden and Norway for over 30 years, AME delivers comprehensive CADCAM solutions and technical support to manufacturers. Following the acquisition, AME will be known as Mastercam Sverige, reinforcing Mastercam’s commitment to localised support and service.

More information www.mastercam.com

Ceratizit Green Award

Cutting tool manufacturer Ceratizit has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis,
placing it among the top 1% of more than 150,000 companies worldwide that have made
sustainability a priority. Says Andreas Lackner, member of the Ceratizit Group executive
board, says. “The Platinum rating from EcoVadis is the result of intensive collaboration
across all departments. Every idea, every detail and every improvement contributed to this
success. It shows what we as a company can achieve together with our employees once
sustainability becomes an integral part of daily work.”
More information www.ceratizit.com

Bridgnorth Aluminium Returns to 24/7 Operations

The UK’s last remaining producer of flat rolled aluminium coils is set to buck challenging
economic conditions by returning to 24/7 operations in key process areas. It will be the first
time in three years that Bridgnorth Aluminium has reached these production levels and
should create new employment opportunities in the town and nearby areas.

“Aluminium is taking on a far greater significance and profile as we move towards net zero,
with the material ideally suited to recycling, lightweighting, and use in batteries and
renewable power generation,” explains commercial director Adrian Musgrave. “Thanks to
recent investments, our strong technical teams and ongoing staff training, we’re in a really
good position to take advantage, with strong export growth expected.”
More information www.bridgnorthaluminium.co.uk

AMufacture open day to feature HP technology

Additive manufacturing specialist AMufacture is teaming up with global technology leader
HP to showcase the latest advances in 3D printing. The company is throwing open the doors
of its Portsmouth base for an open house and demonstration day in collaboration with HP
Additive Manufacturing Solutions. Co-founder Craig Pyser says the event on 20 January is a
chance to highlight huge steps forward in additive manufacturing.

The event – which runs from 10:00 to 15:00 and includes lunch – will feature live HP Multi
Jet Fusion demonstrations; technical workshops; real case studies; breakout discussions on
security, scanning, materials, manufacturing, postprocessing and quality control; and
networking opportunities with industry professionals.
More information https://bit.ly/4sG88HG