THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Precision Micro wins powertrain contract

Precision Micro, a global provider of chemically etched components, has successfully
secured a series production contract with a renowned German multinational engineering
and technology company. The company has been chosen as the exclusive supplier for a
function- and safety-critical component used in the hydrogen recirculation blower of next-
generation fuel cell/electric vehicle powertrains.
Precision Micro’s etching process will produce the component, which facilitates the
recirculation of unused hydrogen in a fuel cell system. The component requires chemical
etching to achieve stringent customer requirements for flatness, cleanliness and tight
tolerances, making it the only viable production method.
More information www.precisionmicro.com.

Bowers Group to Host Open House at UWR

Bowers Group will this week host a metrology open day in collaboration with the University
of Wolverhampton Racing (UWR) team. Taking place on 5 March at the University of
Wolverhampton Telford Campus, the event promises a full day of hands-on workshops, live
demonstrations and previews of connected metrology solutions. The open house will offer
visitors an opportunity to experience the latest advancements in precision measurement
technology, network with industry experts and get an inside look at the university’s
engineering facilities. A racing simulator competition will also take place.
More information www.bowersgroup.co.uk

Kellenberger separates from Hardinge

Kellenberger AG, with headquarters in Goldach, Switzerland, has separated from the
Hardinge Group and will operate as Kellenberger Switzerland AG in the future. In addition to
Swiss brands Kellenberger, Voumard, Hauser and Tschudin, which cover internal, external
and jig grinding, the Usach brand will also be integrated. The portfolio of the Kellenberger
Switzerland AG will also include the hard turning and grinding machines of the Super-
Precision brand. All brands will take advantage of the worldwide Kellenberger sales and
service network.
More information www.kellenberger.com

Citizen Machinery Names Open House Dates

On 8-9 April 2025, Citizen Machinery UK will hold an open house at its Bushey, Hertfordshire
headquarters, showroom and solutions centre. The occasion will mark the UK launch of a
new range of sliding-head lathes, the third generation of the Cincom L20, a best-selling
model with platen-type tooling and front and rear tool posts. Citizen’s Cincom L20 is
available in five variants, including a top model with or without B-axis automatic tool
change, both of which support simultaneous five-axis control for complex machining cycles.
Citizen says the turning centre’s specification has been considerably uprated.
More information www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

Green Light For Large Machining Plant

Sheffield Forgemasters has been granted planning permission to build a landmark 30,000 m²
machining facility on brownfield land in the City’s Meadowhall district. Located on a 16-acre
plot at Weedon Street, the company says the new facility will form one of the world’s most
advanced large machining facilities to support UK defence manufacturing programmes.
With work to prepare the site already underway, the building will cover a space equal to 12
Olympic-sized swimming pools and contain large WaldrichSiegen five-axis vertical turning
lathes installed and maintained by McDowell Machine Tools. Plans for the facility detail a
main building with a 272.5 x 110 m footprint, standing 32 m tall, located close to the River
Don and designed to complement the historic look of the company’s existing buildings.
More information www.sheffieldforgemasters.com