EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

40 years of engineering innovation at EMS

Electro Mechanical Systems (EMS), a UK-based distributor and manufacturer of precision drive solutions, is marking its 40th anniversary. Founded in Berkshire in 1985 by two employees, the company has since grown to 90 team members. Today, EMS has eight motor and actuation partners and is the sole UK and Ireland distributor of precision micro-motor manufacturer, Faulhaber. Housing 80 highly skilled workers, the site includes precision CNC gear cutting, multi-axis milling and turning, fixed- and sliding-head lathes, 3D printing, and in-house design, testing and assembly services.

More information www.ems-limited.co.uk

Whitehouse Names Business Development Manager

Whitehouse Machine Tools, a supplier of CNC production solutions to manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its national sales team with the appointment of Owen Gibbons. As business development manager, Gibbons will be responsible for supporting customers across the southeast of England. 

With a strong technical background and a proven track record in engineering, Gibbons has spent virtually his entire career in the machine tool industry. Known for his personable approach and deep understanding of customer needs, he is set to play a pivotal role in strengthening relationships, helping customers identify the right equipment for their production challenges, and driving business growth in the region.

More information www.wmtcnc.com

BAE invests in start-up

BAE Systems has made a strategic investment in Oxford Dynamics, a UK-based deep-tech start-up specialising in AI and robotics, as part of its ongoing drive to identify and harness innovative technologies for rapid deployment. The collaboration will see BAE Systems combine its defence and security knowledge with Oxford Dynamics’ AI-driven data expertise to explore ways to deliver next-generation advantages to the UK and its allies across all domains of the modern battlespace; air, land, sea, space and cyber. The first stage of this work will embed the company’s AI technology into BAE Systems’ Prophesea platformMore information www.baesystems.com/digital 

Specialists drive growth

Expanding aerospace leader Airframe Designs has bolstered and expanded its senior team as it continues its growth journey in producing complex products for the aviation industry and related sectors worldwide. Phillip le Mottee has been appointed from Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group as the head of structures at the Blackpool-based company while Tom Baynes takes up the role of deputy head of design supporting head of design Chris Fleet. Martin Stones has been appointed design team leader and Paul Burrow has been recruited as senior designer and checker.

More information www.airframedesigns.com

Unison Ltd appoints UK sales manager

Unison Ltd, a UK-based pioneer in high-precision all-electric tube manipulation, has promoted Luke Gibson to the position of UK sales manager. Previously a sales applications engineer at Unison, Gibson joined the business in August 2022. Sales director Steve Chambers says: “In the three years since he joined our business, Luke has more than proved himself, initially applying his considerable skills to developing our tooling division and more recently becoming involved in machine sales. He is a real asset to the business and its future growth.”

More information www.unisonltd.com