First-time Subcon exhibitor, West Midlands based MJ Sections (Stand D61), is unveiling new technology to replace expensive machined forgings with multi-joined rolled/formed rings produced from sheet metal. OEM designers, in collaboration with MJ Sections, now have the option of immersing themselves in some blue sky thinking. By working together, the company will offer its expertise to ensure that the resulting designs are process-capable in terms of consistently achieving manufacturing tolerances, shorter lead times and considerably reduced cost.

For further information
www.mjsections.co.uk

Since exhibiting at the last Subcon event in 2019, there have been some major developments at 3DPRINTUK (Stand D78) which have reinforced the company’s credentials when it comes to the industrial use of 3D printing for prototyping and production applications. First, 3DPRINTUK has moved to a new 10,000 sq ft purpose-designed facility in London that can accommodate the company’s growing fleet of 3D printers and post-processing technologies. Furthermore – having been synonymous with the use of the SLS 3D printing process – 3DPRINTUK also now provides Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF).

For further information www.3dprint-uk.co.uk

Subcon has announced its final conference programme for this year’s event. With the addition of Andrew Peters from Siemens and Andrew Jones from HP 3D Printing (who will be discussing the value proposition of digital manufacturing and 3D printing benefits across the product lifecycle, respectively) the Subcon conference programme is now finalised. The three-day conference also includes panel discussions and keynote addresses from Make UK CEO Stephen Phipson, Made in Britain CEO John Pearce, Manufacturing Excellence MD Paul Bell, NMITE associate professor Nadia Kourra and many more.

For further information
www.subconshow.co.uk/sessions-2021

Orbital Fabrications (Stand C68) is a specialist in the field of manufacturing high-purity stainless steel manifolds and control systems for use in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical and process industries. At Subcon, the company will be showcasing its latest developments and innovations in TIG welding techniques for fabricating complex assemblies made from stainless and high nickel content alloys; utilising both automated orbital welding techniques and conventional lathe and turntable TIG welding.

This capability is supported by recent investment and expansion of the company’s CNC machine shop in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, giving greater control and management of the entire fabrication process. On display at the stand will be examples highlighting some of the latest innovations in welding techniques, as well as the fabrication of fluid handling solutions for a wide range of industries and processes.

For further information www.orbitalfabrications.co.uk

ERP software provider, E-Max Systems (Stand D68), is releasing the cloud edition of its manufacturing ERP system, E-Max ERP. Designed by engineers for engineers, E-Max ERP provides full visibility of all manufacturing processes, from enquiry to invoice, and facilitates efficiency improvements and business growth. The on-premise version is currently in use at over 350 manufacturing and engineering SMEs within the UK, and the company is seeking to expand its customer-base with the release of the new cloud option. Users also benefit from a contemporary new user-interface and single-click functionality.

For further information
www.emax-systems.co.uk