UK NEWS

Paperless shop floor

AMRC Cymru is set to become the first facility in the University of Sheffield AMRC cluster to run a completely paperless shop floor.Senior manufacturing research engineer Anmar Al-Qutayri devised theidea, which uses computer software and an interlinked touchscreen kiosk to house all the necessary documents for a shop floor to function safely.Al-Qutayri says the system is very easy to use: “One of the best things about it is you can store as many documents as needed, all in one place, and complete updates quickly without the need to use countless sheets of paper.”
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Excel Precision buys Homerosion EDM Supplies

Excel Precision Group, a major UK EDM specialist, has acquired Homerosion EDM Supplies Ltd,a UKsupplier of EDM consumables and spare parts that has provided an excellent service to the EDM industry for almost 20 years. As a result of the acquisition, Excel Precision Group has changed the name of Homerosion EDM to Excel EDM Supplies Ltd and set up a new website under that name. All other details remain the same, such as company registration number, VAT number and bank account details.

As Excel EDM Supplies, the company will continue to provide all customers with high-quality consumables and spares, on time.However, it will also be increasing both its product range and levels of inventory.As part of a structured growth strategy, Excel EDM Supplies is now able to offer pre-owned EDM machines and chiller units. The company also provides a range of tooling, work-holding equipment, training, design services, software solutions and service packages.

Ultimately, Excel EDM Supplies can support customers through every aspect of their EDM journey.Thousands of items are currently on the shelf ready for next-day delivery. Recent product additions include the company’s new brass and super brass wire. According to Excel EDM Supplies, super brass wire cuts up to 25% faster than standard brass wire.

As a further point of note, Amanda Caffery has joined the team as sales and administration manager for Excel EDM Supplies. Please note that Homerosion Ltd is not part of this acquisition. Martin Homer is still operating Homerosion Ltd and his contact details remain unchanged.
For further information www.exceledmsupplies.com

Engineering skills conference

Engineering and manufacturing leaders from across the West Midlands are set to descend on the inaugural Next Gen Makers Engineering Skills Conference at The Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology for an insightful day of discussion on 2 November.In partnership with MSC Industrial Supply, the free event will see leaders from across the region explore how to tackle the long-standing skills crisis currently posing a significant business challenge for engineering and manufacturing companies throughout the Midlands region.
For further information www.bit.ly/46oVKAg

NCMT appoints NE and Scotland sales manager

Andy Skee has joined machine tool supplier NCMT as sales manager for the northeast of England and Scotland. The company is sole agent in the British Isles for Makino machining centres and EDM machines, and for Okuma machining centres, CNC lathes and grinders. It is also the European agent for photo-activated adhesive work-holding systems manufactured by Blue Photon in the US. From previous roles, Skee has direct experience using Okuma twin-chuck vertical machines at a subcontractor specialising in subsea equipment manufacture, followed by several years in a similar role within the UK MoD.
For further information www.ncmt.co.uk

Celebrate innovation at Advanced Engineering

On 1 and 2 November,the Advanced Engineering exhibitionwill return to the NEC in Birmingham where it will showcase innovation from the manufacturing and engineering industries. In response to high demand, the 2023 event will feature an expanded floor plan. The organiser Easyfairs has removed the different show zones that have been present in previous years and expanded the show’s footprint over a wider area.

Advanced Engineering exists to celebrate innovation and facilitate the forming of relationships within various vertical UK sectors. Whether that is aerospace, automotive, advanced metals, connected manufacturing or even space and satellite, attendees will meet new, useful contacts. Last year, over 8800 people attended Advanced Engineering, including representatives from Aston Martin, BAE Systems, Boeing, McLaren, Microsoft and many more.
For further information www.advancedengineeringuk.com