Machining Technology (Mach-Tech) Ltd has more than doubled its turnover in the past couple of years. The company credits the continued application of PSL Datatrack production control software for helping to manage the growth of its customer base and providing the ability to process a significantly higher number of quotations and orders on a daily basis. Last year marked Mach-Tech’s 10th year of using the system, in which time PSL Datatrack has worked closely with the company to develop additional functionality of key software modules, an initiative that has proved mutually beneficial.

For further information
www.psldatatrack.com

Matsuura Machinery Ltd has entered a reseller partnership with 3D printer manufacturer, Desktop Metal. Roger Howkins, managing director at Matsuura UK, says: “Our partnership with Desktop Metal further enhances and complements our existing 3D printer product range, giving customers an even greater choice. Matsuura’s experience and knowledge in the additive manufacturing sector spans many years, so customers looking to explore this market can expect
to receive high levels of support from our additive team.”

For further information www.matsuura.co.uk

Digital transformation specialist PTC has entered into a partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre that will help industry embrace the latest technologies. PTC, which employs over 200 people in the UK, has become a Tier 2 member at the MTC and, as part of the agreement, will commit to providing the latest AR, IIoT platforms, PLM and CAD solutions to projects, thus equipping OEMs and SMEs with more digital capability. The move means that solutions such as Vuforia, Thingworx, Windchill
and Creo software, will all be available for
experts at the MTC to use.

For further information www.ptc.com

Work has commenced on a new UK facility for cutting tool specialist Sandvik Coromant. Established in Halesowen since 1958, the company will demolish the existing building and transform the site into a new landmark UK headquarters. In addition to housing employees, the facility will act as a hub for manufacturing innovation and
customer interaction.

The Halesowen site will also provide a comfortable and high-tech working space for the company’s UK employees. With flexible hot-desking space for 100 office-based workers, the site boasts an eco-conscious design. Key features include the installation of solar panels and 26 electric vehicle (EV) charging points, with the capacity to offer EV charging for all 130 parking spaces in the near future. The new facility is due to open in summer 2022.

For further information www.sandvik.coromant.com

Wall Colmonoy has completed a £600,000 upgrade to its casting facility in Pontardawe, Wales. The investment modernises the company’s casting foundry, reduces its environmental footprint and improves its efficiency. The investment is partly supported by Welsh and European funding, with a £150,000 contribution from the Economy Futures Fund. Among the new additions is induction melting equipment and magnetically screened furnaces. The new casting furnaces
offer increased capacity and reduced processing times, due to improved reliability and less downtime.

For further information
www.wallcolmonoy.com