EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Aerospace firm invests £2m

ASG King & Fowler, an aerospace surface treatment specialist with a heritage dating back to 1887, has installed and commissioned a new tartaric sulphuric anodising (TSA) line and paint booths. The project marks the completion of a £2m investment designed to enhance production efficiency, increase capacity and align with upcoming regulatory changes within the aerospace sector. The new TSA line with fully automated control will further enhance the scope of ASG King and Fowler’s capability. Able to process aluminium parts up to 5.6 m in length, the line boosts capacity for both large components and high-volume small parts.More information www.asg-group.co/king-fowler

Optimised CNC machining webinars

Vericut Optimizer is new stand-alone software said to maximise the potential of CNC machining programs. Users of Vericut Optimizer will discover data-driven optimisation strategies and tool paths that work with both speed and precision. While Optimizer is similar to Vericut’s existing Force module, the difference is its stand-alone configuration: machine shops do not require Vericut to take advantage of this machining advance. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to see Optimizer in action, Vericut UK is hosting monthly showcase webinars and offering a 20% discount on the software to all attendees.

More information www.bit.ly/3FwHRap

NatWest adds financial expertise to CBM

The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM), which represents more than 200 companies and 70,000 employees, has agreed a strategic relationship with NatWest that will see the businesses work together to boost industry. The move is part of the organisation’s new approach to helping businesses navigate the complex economic landscape and will give members direct access to the bank’s specialist manufacturing team and suite of financial advice and services. There will also be the opportunity formanufacturers to feedback on current challenges and where opportunities exist.

More information www.thecbm.co.uk

Verisurf agrees to Sandvik acquisition

US-based Verisurf, a specialist in model-based inspection and measurement software, has
signed an agreement to be acquired by Sandvik, a global high-tech engineering group
headquartered in Sweden. Verisurf will operate as a separate business unit within Sandvik
Manufacturing and Machining Solutions, complementing and enhancing Sandvik’s position
in industrial metrology. The acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2025. Verisurf’s founder
and president, Ernie Husted, will continue to lead the company, ensuring a smooth
transition while maintaining its core mission and vision.
More information www.verisurf.com

Gleason celebrates 160 years

This year marks an important milestone as Gleason Corporation celebrates its 160 th
anniversary. Founded in 1865 by William Gleason, the company has transformed from a
small workshop to a global specialist in gear technology, offering solutions that encompass
design software, manufacturing and metrology equipment, tooling, aftermarket services,
and an extensive training programme.
Over the years, Gleason has expanded its reach and capabilities through the strategic
acquisitions of Hurth Maschinen und Werkzeuge in Munich, the Hermann Pfauter Group in
Ludwigsburg, Germany, and adding metrology systems, automation solutions and plastic
gears to its product range. In 2017, Gleason acquired Swiss KISSsoft AG, integrating gear
design and simulation software into its portfolio.
More information www.gleason.com