Hexagon is offering a rare opportunity to learn more about high performance metrology solutions at a special event hosted by Coventry’s Manufacturing Technology Catapult Centre on 23 May.

Billed as ‘The Power of Smart Change’, the seminar will not only include a series of presentations by guest speakers, but demonstrations of Hexagon equipment and tours of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre. Speakers from KW Special Projects, Red Bull Technology and Jaguar Land Rover will deliver presentations. The event, which runs from 09:00-15:30, will also include Q&A and networking sessions.
For further information www.hexagonmi.com

Guhring announced that MACH 2018 was the swansong exhibition for long-standing managing director Mike Dinsdale, who has spent the past 39 years serving the company.

On the penultimate day of the show, the MTA recognised this achievement by presenting Dinsdale with a cake on the Guhring stand that said “with congratulations and thanks from the industry”. Presented by MTA president Geoff Bryant, who has also recently retired from Citizen Machinery, the presentation was an emotional occasion filled with tales of days gone by. Dinsdale will be retiring later in the year.
For further information www.guhring.co.uk

Following the announcement that XYZ Machine Tools has entered the 3D printing sector as an official reseller of the HP Jet Fusion, the company has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Jim Ashby, who will be co-ordinating sales of the system across the south of England.

Ashby has extensive experience in metal cutting, having served his apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce where he learnt the skill of looking at solid engineering reasons to do things. Most recently, he has spent eight years working across the 3D printing sector with various companies.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com

Swift-Cut Automation has won a 2018 Queen’s Award for International Trade, which the company says recognises the success achieved since commencing its mission to expand globally.

Following its inception in 2011, Swift-Cut has risen from a company designing and manufacturing just one CNC plasma cutting table in the UK, to a global success story – launching a full range of products in 35 countries and exporting over 80% of business globally.
Swift Cut’s international global development director Neil Smith says: “We are thrilled that our growth and success in overseas markets has been recognised by the Queen’s Award, arguably the most prestigious business accolade in the UK and a testament to our products, our team and our vision.” Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade, recently opened Swift-Cut’s new factory and said: “Success stories like Swift-Cut Automation are flying the flag for British quality and expertise, bringing a boost to their local economies.”
For further information www.swift-cut.co.uk