Speeding up the adoption of industrial automation and robotics can lead to dramatic improvements in productivity, according to a new report (‘Robotics and Automation: A New Perspective’) just published by the Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre and the Industrial Policy Research Centre at Loughborough University. The UK is 24th in the world for robot density in manufacturing businesses, and lags behind in productivity as a result. However, investment in automation, along with reshoring manufacturing operations, can lead to new opportunities for UK businesses.

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Filtermist International has introduced a new five-year warranty that is totally free of charge, with the package covering key non-consumable components, including the motor. Filtermist International CEO James Stansfield says: “We’ve manufactured our compact, centrifugal oil mist filters for more than 50 years and, in that time, we’ve perfected our manufacturing processes. We are putting our money where our mouth is by offering a free five-year warranty to all of our customers as we know our units are designed to keep working for the long haul.”

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www.filtermist.com

Citizen Machinery UK reported a highly successful open house at its Bushey headquarters last month. Around 100 visitors from 52 companies took the time to visit. Orders for 15 machines valued at £2,321,000 were either placed or committed to verbally during the show. More than two-thirds of the lathes will feature the manufacturer’s proprietary LFV (low-frequency vibration) programmable chip-breaking software. Launched five years ago, Citizen says LFV has transformed the ability of manufacturers to manage swarf when turning, thread cutting and drilling malleable metals and plastics.

For further information www.citizenmachinery.co.uk

The Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry is inviting engineers of the future to explore the latest apprenticeship opportunities available at its Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre. In the first live apprentice open evening since the beginning of the pandemic, the MTC is looking to recruit nearly 100 new apprentices for its employer partners across the country. The open event will take place on 18 November from 18:30-20:00, and pupils, parents, careers advisors, teachers and college staff are all welcome.

For further information
https://the-amtc.co.uk/apprenticeships

At the end of its 2020-21 fiscal year on 30 June, Trumpf Group recorded a slight increase in sales revenues of 0.5% to €3.50bn (fiscal year 2019-20: €3.48bn). However, order intake value increased by 19.7% to a record level for the company at €3.9bn (fiscal year 2019-20: €3.3bn).

Despite the coronavirus pandemic spanning its complete financial year, Trumpf’s UK subsidiary in Luton considers its figures successful. Sales worth £40m were achieved and, although this figure was below 2019-2020, it was nevertheless above initial expectations. It was a particularly successful year for Trumpf’s premium punching machine, the TruPunch 5000, with a high level of orders.

For further information
www.trumpf.com