THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Voortman acquires Muller Opladen

Voortman Steel Machinery has completed its acquisition of pipe processing machinery manufacturer, Müller Opladen. The move will allow Voortman to offer even more value to customers while tapping into emerging markets. Müller Opladen manufactures solutions for cutting steel pipes, pressure vessels and structural steel, boasting over a century of market presence. The company has an installed base of over 1000 machines in 70 countries.

Müller Opladen GmbH will continue its operation in Germany, now accessing Voortman’s trusted and recognised network for customer support and consumables. Mark Voortman CEO of Voortman Steel Machinery,says: “The integration of Müller Opladen is an important step forward in meeting the needs of our current and potential customers, and provides a complete product portfolio for profile, plate and pipe processing.”
For further information www.voortman.net

Trumpf open house

Trumpf UK will stage an open house at its Luton headquarters on 12-13 July. The event is a prime opportunity for OEMs and subcontractors to see the latest machine and software solutions in laser cutting, punching, welding, bending and laser marking technologies. Special focus will be on how to remove secondary laser cutting processes by automating part separation and skeleton handing. Visitors will also see demonstrations of new features, such as Edgeline Bevel, an innovation that allows flat-bed laser machines to produce chamfers and countersinks in sheet metal.
For further information www.bit.ly/43DoOSz

Space Week set for lift-off in Cumbria

Later this month, manufacturers in Cumbria will have opportunities to see how they can diversify into the space industry. ISH (Industrial Solutions Hub) is hosting Space Week across West Cumbria on 26-30 June. The event will feature a wide range of speakers from the space industry, who will address business delegates at Lakes College, Workington on 26-28 June. Leaders from the UK Space Agency, the Satellite Applications Catapult and businesses already operating in the space sector will share information on how the market works. The Space Skills Alliance will also deliver a workshop presenting the skills needs of the industry.
For further information www.bit.ly/3IKHIPF

Guhring celebrates 50th anniversary

Guhring UK celebrated its 50th anniversary in style with a celebratory event at its Birmingham headquarters. Hosted at the company’s manufacturing site in Estone Drive, Guhring welcomed technical partners, customers, suppliers and esteemed guests such as chairman of the board, Oliver Guhring.

The company launched 50 years ago in a rented facility a few miles from its existing site as an operation selling drills to local manufacturers with a trade counter for ‘walk-in’ orders. Wind forward to today and the company operates from a 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility that produces solid carbide and HSS round tooling, as well as PCD tools. Also available is a complete service for bespoke tooling production, tool regrinding and service, coating, tool design and more.
For further information www.guhring.co.uk

Automation can be the key to success

The adoption of robotics and automation in UK manufacturing has the potential to improve productivity, efficiency and quality across multiple sectors, delegates discovered at a Manufacturing Technology Centre conference: ‘Robotics and Automation – A New Perspective’. According to speakers at the conference, the adoption of robotics and automation offers the potential to overcome problems such as labour shortages, skills shortages and low productivity.

More than 300 delegates from a wide range of industries shared insights into the transformational benefits of cutting-edge robotic technologies and heard how automation can improve productivity and drive global competitiveness for UK businesses. Topics covered at the conference included overcoming barriers to adoption and meeting the challenges presented by automation.
For further information www.the-mtc.org