EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Produmax joins forces with ASG Group

Produmax, an aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Bradford, is integrating with the rapidly expanding ASG Group, based in Manchester. Produmax employs around 90 people and has worked at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing for the past 25 years, led by Jeremy and Mandy Ridyard.

Jeremy Ridyard says: “We have been on a remarkable journey for over two decades and this partnership will allow us to expand our reach and impact in the aerospace industry even further. ASG Group’s value of engineering excellence aligns perfectly with ours, and together we’re well-equipped to take on new opportunities. Our joint goal is to drive this business to in excess of £20m over the next five years.”
For further information www.asg-group.co

Partnership speeds landing gear development

Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’sadvanced air mobility (AAM) company, Hyundai WIA, a global automotive and aerospace parts manufacturer, and Mecaer Aviation Group, an Italy-based aeronautical company, are partnering to design and manufacture landing gear systems for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Hyundai WIA specialises in mass manufacturing and precision machine tools, while Mecaer focuses on designing and building aerospace-grade landing gear systems. The three partners are collaborating to improve the safety and overall performance of eVTOL vehicles.
For further information www.hyundai.com

AMRC to develop sustainable composites

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has secured funding for a new capability, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, to research and develop novel fibre-reinforced thermoplastic tapes. These recyclable materials have the potential to transform sustainability in composite manufacturing.The Multipurpose Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape (FRTT) Development Cell will take shape courtesy of a £1.7m grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which is part of UK Research and Innovation.
For further information www.amrc.co.uk

Schaeffler buys Aerosint

Motion control specialist Schaeffler is strengthening its know-how in additive manufacturing technologies with the acquisition of Belgian start-up Aerosint SA from Desktop Metal, a US manufacturer of 3D printing systems. The start-up will be renamed Schaeffler Aerosint SA and integrate into the Schaeffler Group as an additional location for Schaeffler Special Machinery.The patented selective powder deposition (SPD) technology of Aerosint makes it possible to create homogeneous layers comprising multiple adjacent material deposits. The process deposits only the required amounts of the right materials at the required locations.
For further information www.schaeffler.com

MACH 2024 to feature knowledge hubs

The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) will use its flagship event, MACH 2024 (15-19 April, Birmingham NEC), to launch a new initiative that aims to help UK manufacturers become more competitive while improving efficiency and sustainability.A series of knowledge hubs will feature at the exhibition to encourage UK engineering-based manufacturers to adopt new technology and techniques that enable them to compete globally in a sustainable manner.

The MTA’s knowledge hubs at MACH 2024 will focus on educating users in when and how to adopt new technologies such as:automation and robotics, data and artificial intelligence for manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing towards net zero; and the use of additive manufacturing techniques.The MTA is part of a united front by UK manufacturing organisations, along with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and MACH 2024 headline sponsor Lloyds Bank, to increase the uptake of new technologies.
For further information www.machexhibition.com