“Welcome to Hexagon production software products.” Those will be the first words delegates hear when they visit Hexagon’s virtual stand at the forthcoming Backing Britain 2020 exhibition.

While many trade fairs have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, this project, run by the ‘Made In Group’, aims to replicate a traditional trade show entirely online, using technology to enhance and improve value for exhibitors and visitors. The show, running virtually on 17-28 August, will consist of around 150 exhibitors, each with their own online stand.
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As of 1 July, SPI Lasers rebranded under the Trumpf banner, meaning that SPI products are now available via Trumpf sales channels.

SPI Lasers UK Ltd has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Trumpf since 2008, quickly establishing itself within the group as an expert in the field of fibre-laser design and manufacture. With fibre lasers becoming important sources for material processing, both companies agree that “joining forces and integrating SPI Lasers into Trumpf is a sensible move that will be extremely beneficial for customers”. The relevant steps are expected to be completed in Q3 2020.
For further information www.uk.trumpf.com

Industrial Tooling Corporation has introduced the new ITC app. Created to provide existing and new customers with unparalleled access to the company’s cutting tools and services, the app is a convenient and easy-to-use solution for engineers who want to check availability and purchase products.

Also, customers can access a host of ITC services, such as searching their app order history, creating and storing favourite items, and completing lists of tooling for individual machining jobs. The new ITC App can be downloaded from Android and Apple-based platforms, or via the link below.
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Lotus Cars says that its steel fabrication (at Vulcan Road, Norwich) and lightweight structures (located in Worcester) businesses will be brought together into one new, larger facility at Hurricane Way in Norwich with the creation of up to 125 new jobs.

The 12,300 sq m Hurricane Way factory will be converted to a new sub-assembly facility to manufacture aluminium extruded and bonded aluminium chassis for the Evora, Exige and Elise Lotus sports cars. This facility will also house the steel welding and fabrication of sub-frames, suspension components and other key parts for Lotus cars.
For further information www.lotuscars.com

The Engineering Technology Group (ETG) has taken advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown to reflect, review and restructure its business model, making it more efficient, streamlined and resilient – a move that the company says will enhance service levels for new and existing customers.

In the past 12 months, the business has acquired HK Technologies and launched an entirely new brand of machine tools, both of which have attributed to the restructure. The process will be complete by the end of 2020 and will see recently acquired HK Technologies fully absorbed into ETG.
For further information www.engtechgroup.com