The UK’s largest annual gathering of engineering professionals, Advanced Engineering, is returning for its 11th edition on 30-31 October at the NEC, Birmingham.

Bringing together a two-day attendance of circa 15,000 attendees, the show incorporates all aspects of engineering: from materials and logistics, to aerospace, automotive and marine. At the event, representatives from across the entire supply chain of the UK’s advanced engineering industry will present their latest innovations and business developments in front of some of its most influential stakeholders.
Jeremy Whittingham, head of marketing for Advanced Engineering, says: “Last year, the show enjoyed a 10% rise in the number of OEMs and tier-one manufacturers attending compared with the 2018 event, prompting exhibitors to book at a record
rate for 2019. With companies keener than ever to attend and exhibit at the show, Advanced Engineering is positioned as one of the must-visit events of the year.”
For further information www.easyfairs.com/advanced-engineering-2019

Halter CNC Automation from the Netherlands and Finland-based Fastems have established a joint venture that became active on 30 September 2019. Relevant parts of Fastems Systems GmbH, namely those related to R&D and production of the Halter LoadAssistant product range, will be transferred to the newly founded Halter CNC Automation GmbH.

This company will be located in Issum, Germany and, together with Halter CNC Automation BV, will form the Halter Group.
Since 2013, Halter has been working closely with Fastems on the engineering and development of the Halter LoadAssistant portfolio. In addition, Fastems Systems GmbH has been the sole manufacturer of the product line. Hundreds of units have since been delivered to more than 25 countries, through a network of machine-tool manufacturers and distributors in Europe and the US. A more intensive and integrated co-operation is a natural step in order to become a leader in flexible, plug and play automation solutions for CNC machines.
For further information https://haltercncautomation.com/

XYZ Machine Tools is hosting a seminar to highlight the future of five-axis machining and robotic machine tending in collaboration with the MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) in Coventry on 17 October.

The event will include presentations from leading figures involved in five-axis machining and robotics. Speakers will include: James Selka, chief executive at the Manufacturing Technologies Association; Mike Wilson, managing director at Kuka UK; MTC chief engineer – intelligent automation, Jeremy Hadall; Paul Stout, managing director of Adelphi Automation; Juan Martin, European five-axis technical director at Buffalo Machinery; and Jonathan Theobalds, managing director at Rivercircle.
Demonstrations will also be carried out on the new robot-centred XYZ Robo-Tend mobile machine tool automation system, as well as the XYZ UMC-5X simultaneous five-axis machining centre. The day will be split into two session, morning (09:00) and afternoon (12:00), so visitors have a choice of which to attend.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

In its centenary year, Yamazaki Mazak headed to the recent EMO 2019 exhibition in Hanover, Germany, with plans for its biggest ever stand, hosting the largest number of machines and automation solutions ever exhibited by the company. At the show, Mazak gave seven machines their world debuts, alongside two further European debuts, with new Integrex multi-tasking, five-axis, hybrid and turning machines among those on display.

Exhibiting under its EMO 2019 theme, ‘Discover more with Mazak’, the company showcased 27 different machines in total, two more than for EMO 2017, along with 16 integrated automation solutions.
Richard Smith, European group managing director at Yamazaki Mazak, says: “Our theme for this year’s EMO spoke of our relentless focus on productivity, and was a call-to-action for machine users to discover the true potential of their machining operations. Never before did we commit to bringing so many machines and different automation solutions to EMO.”
The 3000 sq m Mazak stand was split into seven separate zones – Integrex multi-tasking, hybrid machining, five-axis machining, laser, vertical machining, turning and horizontals – with all 27 machines in live cutting action during the show. In addition, the Mazak stand featured demonstrations of Industry 4.0 solutions, including Mazak iSmart factory and Smooth Technology.
Integrated automation was a major focus, with a variety of different solutions on display, including Palletech and Multi-Pallet Pool (MPP), gantry loaders, and the AWC auto work changer. In addition, Mazak machines were integrated with a number of third-party automation providers, including machine-tending and bar-feeder solutions.
For further information www.mazakeu.co.uk

Metalex Vietnam 2019 is set to take place on 10-12 October at the SECC venue in Ho Chi Minh City, where organisers are once more expecting a bumper crowd through the doors to see the latest innovations in the world of machine tools, precision engineering and metalworking technologies. A total of 18,848 visitors attended the 2018 event.

More than 500 brands from 25 countries are expected to be on show at Metalex Vietnam. Those looking to upgrade their production or grow their business will be able to access unprecedented ideas and collaborative partnerships, not just through the exhibition, but via concurrent seminars and networking opportunities. Among focus areas at the show will be machine tools, machine accessories, sheet metalworking equipment, mould and die technologies, industrial robots, cutting tools, abrasives, metrology solutions and surface treatment systems, to list but a few.
For further information www.metalexvietnam.com