Following the postponement of EuroBLECH 2020, LVD has made plans for a series of virtual events and in-person technology days to be held from September through to November 2020.

The idea is to launch and showcase new laser cutting, bending and punch-press machines for the sheet metalworking market. EuroBLECH, the world’s largest sheet metalworking exhibition, has been postponed to March 2021 in light of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Dates and additional details for the LVD technology events will be announced in early August.
For further information www.lvdgroup.com

Extending its range of turning solutions, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has introduced the expanded line of Big Kaiser Capto tool holders.

As a specialist in high-precision tooling systems and solutions for the metalworking industries, Big Kaiser has expanded its series of Big Capto tool holders with the addition of a new size, C4, which is becoming increasingly popular as a quick-change system for turret tooling on lathes.
In accordance with ISO26623-1, the polygon shape of the taper on this tool holder provides for highly repeatable accuracy and torque transmission. This system complements Big Kaiser’s Mega chuck rotating tooling programme, and is said to improve performance, repeatability, tool life and precision.
The Big Capto C4 from ITC is now offered for both rotating tool holders and turning tools used on turning centres. Importantly, the integral design enables the holding of a variety of common inserts for different approach angles and clearance requirements, in both left and right-hand orientations. These compact and rigid tools also allow for large depth of cuts and feed rates.
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

The new Haco HFL TS65 is the latest fibre-laser tube cutter to join the product range available in the UK from Kingsland.

Harnessing the power of fibre-laser technology to cut tubes into several shapes and sizes, the HFL TS65 has been developed to offer both speed and precision for subcontract manufacturers and OEMs alike.
High rotational speeds and rapid positioning ensure all operations are completed in the fastest possible cycle times to meet high production output schedules. Combined with an automated loading system, the HFL TS65 is said to provide everything needed to work in a modern production environment at an affordable price point. With many technological and useful features, such as leapfrogging, automatic tube size detection and weld inspection, the TS65 offers manufacturers the potential to upgrade production.
For further information www.kingsland.com

The EWA automatic fine-boring tool from Big Kaiser, which is represented in the UK by technology partner Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC), has won the ‘production performance’ category at the Global Industry Awards 2020.

Entered for the award through Boulland DPM, Big Kaiser’s partner in France, the production performance category highlights innovations focusing on the significant improvement of key metrics or performance through productivity gains.
Jose Fenollosa, head of R&D at Big Kaiser, says: “The EWA is far ahead of the rest in its level of automation and sophistication. This gives our customers real benefits in terms of time and money saved, which makes it ideal for Industry 4.0 applications. We’re already talking to potential customers, including a number of leading machine-tool manufacturers.”
For further information www.itc-ltd.co.uk

A £43m critical supplier to the aerospace sector has made its latest acquisition as it looks to target new opportunities in the defence and medical sectors.

Manchester-based Aero Services Global Group (AS.G), which manufactures airframe structural equipment and aero-engine components for more than 20 leading primes and tier-one suppliers, has welcomed AMF Precision Engineering to its portfolio of companies.
The Wirral-based subcontract technology specialist joins six other manufacturing businesses in the group and provides additional cleanroom and long-bed machining capabilities, not to mention direct access to customers in medical, defence and a host of research centres across Europe. AS.G’s announcement comes just a few weeks after it secured a £31m funding package from Magnetar Capital and Close Brothers Invoice Finance to support ambitious three-year growth plans.
For further information www.aeroservicesglobal.com