THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

November Open House for World Machinery

CNC machine tool supplier World Machinery is set to host a November open house event at
its headquarters and showroom in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Taking place on Friday 26 and
Saturday 27 November, the company will be showcasing a number of key innovations,
including: Bodor T230A tube lasers; all-electric press brakes; Bodor i7 flat-bed fibre laser
cutters; deburring machines; and handheld fibre laser welding equipment. World Machinery
will have its technical team – alongside Bodor technicians – on hand to field any questions.
The company’s finance manager will also be present to help with figures, if required.
More information www.worldmc.co.uk

CMZ UK Tech Centre Site to Span 4 Acres

Spain-headquartered lathe builder CMZ has taken a decisive step in its growth strategy with the recent acquisition of a site spanning over 4 acres (16,000 m²) on which it will build its new UK technology centre. Located in Coventry, the company’s future UK headquarters will open its doors within 1-2 years, marking a milestone in its international expansion.

The tech centre will feature sales offices, a showroom with CMZ lathes and an applications engineering area dedicated to providing direct support to UK customers. CMZ’s existing UK sales and aftersales team will expand and relocate to the Coventry facility, which will be located adjacent to the A45 and within the West Midlands Investment Zone. The development marks a turning point in the 15-year history of CMZ’s UK subsidiary.More information www.cmz.com

Renishaw and British Cycling prepare for Olympics

British Cycling and Renishaw have renewed their long-standing partnership for a third consecutive Olympic and Paralympic cycle. As preparations get underway for Los Angeles 2028, the two organisations will work closely on a new wave of technical developments with a focus on aerodynamics, mechanical optimisation and strength-to-weight engineering for elite track cycling. In preparation, the first year of this partnership will centre around R&D, with Renishaw’s engineers exploring how advanced manufacturing – including metal additive manufacturing – can deliver performance gains.

More information www.renishaw.com

Weather Forecasts aid Sustainable Manufacturing

In a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing, University of Sheffield AMRC engineers have found a way of using weather forecasts to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes. Tace Morgan, sustainability theme lead at the AMRC, says: “While using renewable energy offers lower carbon intensity, its availability varies, making it an inconsistent source. Our research addresses this by leveraging the predictable link between carbon intensity and weather patterns. It allows us to schedule energy-intensive tasks for greener times, lowering environmental impact without hindering productivity.”

More information www.amrc.co.uk

25 years of Starrag Sprint Z3

Machine tool builder Starrag is looking back on a special engineering anniversary: 25 years of Sprint Z3. The inconspicuous machining head of the EcoSpeed series was officially presented for the first time in 2000. What began as a solution for a military aircraft soon became a key module in modern aircraft production.

The Sprint Z3 parallel kinematic machining head has proven to be a real drawcard and, despite its compact design, is always a talking point.Even after 25 years, Starrag says the technology behind it still amazes. The drive head contains a highly dynamic, three-axis kinematic system which, unlike conventional fork heads, swivels via articulated kinematics to enable rapid yet precise tool movements. More information www.starrag.com