THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Lathe manufacturer builds new plant

Lathe manufacturer CMZ has acquired 22,000 sq m of land in Berriz (Vizcaya) where the company will build its eighth manufacturing plant. CMZ’s next-generation lathe model, currently in development, will be assembled at the plant, which will become the company’s ‘nerve centre’. The new facilities will have an assembly area tailored to the characteristics of the new range of CMZ lathes and the latest technological developments. There will also be offices to make it the company’s new headquarters. CMZ says its strategic goal is clear: to consolidate the production of 800 lathes a year.

More information www.cmz.com

Trumpf UK names open house dates

To celebrate its 50th anniversary in the UK, Trumpf will stage an open house at its Luton headquarters on 2 and 3 July 2024. The event is a prime opportunity for OEMs and subcontractors to gain inspiration via the latest sheet metal machines and software solutions, covering processes from design to automated manufacture. Trumpf will showcase its laser cutting, punching, welding, bending and laser marking technology through live machine and software demonstrations, and provide opportunities to speak with technical experts face to face.

More information www.bit.ly/4e2UtmD

Bringing automation and robots to life

The return of Automation UK is fast approaching, with the show once again taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 18-19 June 2024. The event is organised and owned by the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) and promotes the uses and benefits of automation and robotics in the UK. Over 50 companies will be exhibiting their products and services, which will include robots, robotics systems, systems integration, automation control parts and systems, and sensors and machine safety. Visitors will benefit from meeting exhibiting experts, suppliers, technicians and advisors.

For more information www.automation-uk.co.uk

William Mitchell seals Ford Q1 Award

A critical automotive supplier has secured one of the industry’s leading awards for quality and performance. William Mitchell, which is part of the Rical Group, has been recognised with the Ford Q1 award, marking the 20th year it has been supplying fine-blanked components to the carmaker’s plants in the UK, Germany, South Africa, Argentina, India, Turkey and the US.

The certification was presented to the management team and staff at the Black Country firm’s factory in Smethwick last week. It is only given to companies who demonstrate excellence beyond the ISO/TS standard in five key areas: capable systems, continuous improvement, on-time delivery and quality, superior manufacturing processes, and customer satisfaction.

For more information www.ricalgroup.com

ModuleWorks buys Celeritive Technologies

ModuleWorks, a specialist in tool-path generation and simulation technology for digital manufacturing, has acquired Celeritive Technologies, the developer of VoluMill CAM software. Both Celeritive and ModuleWorks have been strategic partners to many global manufacturing organisations for many years. The companies expect that the acquisition will enable more technology to become available to both sets of customers in the near future.

“This strategic acquisition aligns perfectly with our vision of being at the forefront of our industry,” says Dr Yavuz Murtezaoglu, founder and managing director of ModuleWorks. “We are enthusiastic about the opportunities that this integration presents and are committed to a seamless transition that maximises the benefits for our partners, employees and stakeholders.”

For more information www.moduleworks.com