Creaform, a specialist in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has opened a new office in Barcelona, Spain.

Local staff have been in place since July, responding to increasing demand for metrology systems and services from the Spanish market, especially the automotive and aerospace sectors. Spain is the world’s eighth largest automobile producer and the second largest European car manufacturer. As for its buoyant aerospace industry, the country ranks eighth in the world and fifth in Europe in terms of turnover.
For further information www.creaform3d.com

Contour360 has been announced as the first ever Anca Tool of the Year award winner with its creative and eye-catching cutter.

Charles Day, vice president and general manager, says: “While this recognition speaks to the craftsmanship of our toolmakers, it also makes a tremendous statement to the craftsmanship of the grinding machine maker [Anca] and the support provided.” The prize is a trip for two to Anca’s headquarters in Melbourne, Australia to see first-hand how the technology is created and meet the team who are dedicated to finding even better solutions for customers.
For further information www.anca.com

Haas Automation has announced the installation of its 200,000th CNC machine, a UMC-750SS universal machining centre, which has been installed at Vineburg Machining in Carson City, Nevada.

“This is our seventh Haas five-axis UMC, and they have been a game changer for us,” says Gerd Poppinga, operations manager at Vineburg. Scott Gasich, Haas sales and marketing, adds: “The Installation of the 200,000th machine coincides with our 30th anniversary, providing proof that the combination of value, performance, reliability and support is just as important today as it was in 1988.”
For further information www.haascnc.com

Pemamek has secured a contract to supply tubular structure automation lines for offshore wind turbine tower and foundation production to Portuguese renewable energy company ASM Industries (ASMI). ASMI is looking to build a new industrial production unit for offshore structures at Aveiro Port.

Worth of €29m, the new production facility will total 72,000 sq m, of which the fabrication area will take up 22,000 sq m.
The lines include integrated milling stations for root preparation, enabling high deposit rates and minimised defect rates, as well as assembly stations and welding lines for circular and longitudinal welding. Each welding line utilises Pemamek’s control system and laser seam tracking, through which production and quality control data can be collected. Additionally, Pemamek will deliver material handling equipment for surface treatment lines.
For further information www.pemamek.com