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MTC offers lifeline to Britishvolt employees

The Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre is providing a lifeline to redundant employees of the collapsed battery manufacturer Britishvolt. In total, the MTC is offering Britishvolt workers with the opportunity to fill more than 50 engineering, manufacturing and supporting roles at its Ansty Park headquarters. The roles available include engineers of all levels, as well as project managers and trainers.

MTC chief people officer, Vicki Sanderson, says the MTC was keen to support the UK manufacturing community: “The UK has long suffered from a shortage of people with the right engineering and associated skills to take the country’s manufacturing industry into the future, so it’s important that these skills are not lost to other sectors.”
For further information www.the-mtc.org

Innovative tooling at heart of partnership

MSC Industrial Supply Co UK (MSC) and Walter Tools have entered a new supplier partnership focused on ensuring machine shops receive high-precision tooling and value-added service.

“Walter Tools’ focus on innovation and new product development matches closely with MSC’s values of providing products and services of the highest possible standard,” explains James Howarth, head of category management at MSC. “Many industries, from automotive and energy all the way to aerospace, require high-quality suppliers with whom they can work closely; who understand their needs and can recommend the right tools for the job. Walter Tools’ focus on helping customers streamline their processes resonated with MSC and is a key reason behind the forming of this partnership.”
For further information www.mscdirect.co.uk

In-Comm launches £3m Technical Academy

A new £3m technical academy, located just a few miles from the home of the industrial revolution, is now officially open to the public.In-Comm Training, which already operates two facilities in the Black Country and Shrewsbury, is looking to train more than 350 apprentices and upskill 2500 existing workers at its T54 centre near Telford over the next 12 months.

The ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ provider has created 20,000 sq ft of manufacturing training space, fitting it out with new equipment and state-of-the-art technology, spanning from the latest CNC machines, robotics, material testing and CADCAM systems, to welding, electricaland metrology equipment.A team of 20 expert trainers will guide the engineers of the future bydelivering best-practice courses.
For further informationwww.in-comm.co.uk

Bandsaws in stock at Dimakin

The UK branch of Dimakinrecently took delivery of yet another container filled with bandsaws ready to leave the door.

Dimakin says that it bandsawsare jam-packed with features, including dual mitres, variable speed, digital readouts and double vices.The company has a fully operational showroom in Coventry for potential customers who want to see the cut quality of the bandsaw before committing to purchase.

Dimakin prides itself on customers being 100% satisfied in thepurchase they are making, and that the machine is the exact one they require. By visiting a showroom with a comprehensive range available, visitors can move up or down the range when ‘testdriving’ the machines, assessing different capacities and features that suit their individual needs.

All bandsaw models are in stock, fully built, powered, and ready to use, including the BS-420-DM. This metal-cutting bandsaw is the largest in the current range of Dimakin bandsaws and is suitable for medium-to-large output fabrication workshops.

The compact and economical BS-420-DM offers manual or hydraulic descent and the capability to produce mitres up to 60° left, 45° right. With 27mm blade depth for precise cutting, the accompanying coolant system comes as standard to extend blade life.

The blade tension is fully adjustable. Users also benefit from blade tension gauge, cam locking device and material stop. The blade stops automatically upon finishing each cut.

In addition to its bandsaw stock, Dimakin also stocks roller tables. Both in-feeding and out-feeding roller tables are available, such as the RTO-3000, a 3 m outfeed roller tablecomplete with material stop for rapid and precise repeatability.
For further information www.dimakin.co.uk

Virtual reality robotics showcase

A virtual reality (VR) robotics showcase is now in place at AMRC North West to help the region’s businesses unlock the potential of automation. The inclusion of Extend Robotics’ UR5e RoboKit and SenseKit module showcases the potential of cutting-edge, accessible robotics technology. Aparajithan Sivanathan, head of digital technology at AMRC North West, says: “When introducing new technologies, accessibility is crucial.The speed and simplicity of installation, coupled with the easy to use, intuitive VR controls, means Extend Robotics’ solution has immense potential to upgrade manufacturers’ existing robotics.”
For further information www.extendrobotics.com