Productive Machines, a software company enabling the machining industry to reach the
best part faster and first time, and MachineWorks, a company specialising in CNC simulation
and verification, are commencing a strategic partnership aimed at transforming CAM
software with the SenseNC suite of products. According to Productive Machines, the
collaboration introduces efficiency in machining processes while opening new revenue
streams for CAM software companies. SenseNC products allow optimisation of machining
processes by automatically adjusting spindle speed and feed rates across tool paths.
More information www.productivemachines.co.uk

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Boeing
have won the 2024 Bhattacharyya Award, an honour backed by the UK Government that
celebrates the most impactful collaborations between academia and industry. More than 23
years after their initial partnership, the AMRC and Boeing have trained over 2000
apprentices, created 2500 jobs and delivered £350m of inward investment. In 2018, the
AMRC site in Rotherham also welcomed Boeing as a neighbour – the aerospace giant’s first
European manufacturing facility.
More information www.amrc.co.uk

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has named Coreen McCubbin as its chief technology officer (CTO). McCubbinhas previously held senior leadership roles at Spirit AeroSystems and BAE systems, and was most recently consulting globally at Leading Edge Strategy Consulting. She holds a degree in engineering and has a proven track record in UK manufacturing, project management and translating industry needs into impactful R&D projects. Known for her strategic mindset and communication skills, McCubbinis passionate about transforming manufacturing and fostering sustainable innovation.

More information www.nmis.scot

Unipart Manufacturing is set to play a key role in Project PULSE (Power electronics Upscale for Localisation and Sustainable Electrification), an £11m initiative funded by the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). The project, led by Protean Electric, brings together five industrial partners and two universities – Coventry University and Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) – to industrialise the assembly and manufacture of inverters and converters in the UK.As a key partner, Unipart will establish a flexible power electronics manufacturing capability at its manufacturing site in Coventry.  More information www.unipartmanufacturing.co.uk