With a new blisk and impeller machine making its public debut, complemented by a host of technology developments and demonstrations on a range of machines and ‘partner’ workstations featuring innovative production technologies, this year’s Starrag’s Turbine Technology Days – the seventh in the series – left a record number of visitors (from 18 countries) with plenty to think about in terms of world-class manufacturing of turbine blades, blisks and engine casings.

The highlight of the event was the new Starrag NB 151 for the machining of impellers and blisks of up to 600 mm in diameter and 300 kg in weight.
For further information www.starrag.com

Three new ‘UK’ machining cell launches and the first showcase of HK Technologies’ latest 3D printing, EDM and laser-marking technology, will be the main highlights of the Engineering Technology Group’s open house on 2-3 October.

Over 150 industry delegates are expected to attend the two-day ‘Discover Turnkey Excellence’ event at ETG’s Warwickshire headquarters, with the emphasis on highlighting new advancements in CNC machining and additive manufacturing as more manufacturers explore bespoke production solutions. The event will be ETG’s biggest open house to date.
For further information https://engtechgroup.com/discover-turnkey-excellence/

Some €408,000 of EU funding has been awarded to the University of Wolverhampton for a new project to address skills gaps in manufacturing and engineering.

Newly developed training methods will now be used to develop high-level expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies focused on additive layer manufacturing (ALM). Entitled ‘Additive Process Technology Integration with Management and Entrepreneurship’, the project was awarded Erasmus + funding. Six European universities will now partner to create flexible learning that could result in a Master’s qualification.
For further information https://is.gd/elawic

The first quarter of XYZ Machine Tools’ 2019/2020 financial year has continued the positive growth in turnover that saw the company post record figures for its year ending April 2019.

In the first quarter turnover has risen by over 6%, with sentiment in the market remaining strong across XYZ’s product range. Sales growth has also led to another accolade for the company, with it gaining 17 places in the Western Morning News’ Annual Business Guide Top 150 Businesses in Devon and Cornwall, moving up from 135th to 118th. This is no mean feat given that these 150 companies have a combined turnover of £14 billion.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

Bystronic UK will open the doors of its Coventry headquarters on 1-3 October to mark the launch of the company’s BySmart Fiber entry-level fibre-laser cutter.

The competitively priced BySmart Fiber can be supplied with a laser source of 2, 3, 4, or 6 kW, as well as optional automated material-handling solutions. The 6 kW source enables users to achieve the maximum increase in cutting speed, for example up to 70% more than a 4 kW fibre laser when cutting 3 mm stainless steel. This advantage is even greater in comparison with a 6 kW CO2 laser, as productivity is trebled.
Many other machines will also be at the open house, including the company’s 10 kW fiber-laser machine with full automation, a full range of high specification and affordable press brakes, and software solutions designed to help network production.
To register email caroline.wood@bystronic.com