THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Mazak to host December open house

Yamazaki Mazak is hosting a special ‘Building Your Future’ open house for customers who are ready to invest in new machining technology.The event will take place at the Mazak European Technology Centre in Worcester on 5-8 December with a total of 18 machines on show, including all of the company’s UK-designed and manufactured models.

Mazak’s December open house also offers visitors the opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes at an advanced manufacturing facility, including Mazak machines making Mazak machines. Daily factory tours will take place highlighting in-house manufacturing, assembly test and shipment. Mazak’s number one finance partner, Finance for Industry, will also be on-hand to discuss tailored finance packages, including hire purchase and lease agreements.
For further information www.bit.ly/3QyfYRd

Produmax joins forces with ASG Group

Produmax, an aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Bradford, is integrating with the rapidly expanding ASG Group, based in Manchester. Produmax employs around 90 people and has worked at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing for the past 25 years, led by Jeremy and Mandy Ridyard.

Jeremy Ridyard says: “We have been on a remarkable journey for over two decades and this partnership will allow us to expand our reach and impact in the aerospace industry even further. ASG Group’s value of engineering excellence aligns perfectly with ours, and together we’re well-equipped to take on new opportunities. Our joint goal is to drive this business to in excess of £20m over the next five years.”
For further information www.asg-group.co

AMRC to develop sustainable composites

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has secured funding for a new capability, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, to research and develop novel fibre-reinforced thermoplastic tapes. These recyclable materials have the potential to transform sustainability in composite manufacturing.The Multipurpose Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape (FRTT) Development Cell will take shape courtesy of a £1.7m grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, which is part of UK Research and Innovation.
For further information www.amrc.co.uk

Hurco sets date for open house

Hurco’s annual Christmas open house exhibition will take place at its High Wycombe showroom on 5-6 December from 09:00 to 17:00 each day. Lunch will be available, as well as light refreshments throughout the event. In addition to a showroom full of new Hurco CNC machine tools under power and cutting metal, many of Hurco’s primary suppliers will be in attendance.

As a highlight, the event will showcase four different five-axis machining centres, including the trunnion-type VMX30UDi-60ATC to emphasise large tool magazine capacity. The 60-station option is now also available on the SRTi range of swivelling spindle-head machines. Among many other machines at the open house will be a pair of Hurco CNC turning centres, including the TMX10MYSi driven-tool lathe with Y axis and sub-spindle.
For further information www.hurco.co.uk

AMRC exploring WAAM for Aerospace

Additive manufacturing experts from the University of Sheffield AMRC North West are exploring an innovative technique to produce hydrogen storage tanks for aerospace applications. Dr Evren Yasa, head of additive manufacturing (AM) for the AMRC, led a team of researchers on a project using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) to print 3D metal parts. The process uses an electric arc to melt a metal wire, depositing layers of melted metal on top of each other to create 3D shapes.

Many sector use WAAM, including energy, defence, automotive, construction and aerospace, to produce large and complex structural components. The process reduces the need for assembly and joining technologies, as well as waste material. Moreover, WAAM has been deployed for repair and remanufacturing purposes in aerospace, saving time and costs. It also has the advantage of greater supply chain flexibility, enabling on-demand production in small quantities.
For further information www.bit.ly/46MBcBR