Kerf Developments will be using the show as the launch pad for the latest additions to its plasma, water-jet and oxy-fuel cutting product portfolio, such as the new Plasmaster HD system (hall 7, stand 660). This high-definition cutting technology will be fitted with the latest Lincoln Electric Flexcut plasma system.

Alongside the Plasmaster HD will be the RUR2500p with UltraSharp cutting technology. Engineers from Kerf will be on-hand to discuss the array of RUR2500p packages available to suit manufacturers processing anything from 1 mm-thick galvanised plate through to 70 mm-thick Hardox wear-resistant plate. Samples of finished parts will be on display to highlight the cut quality of holes
and external edges.
For further information www.kerfdevelopments.com

Bowers Group will be exhibiting its full range of metrology products at the show (hall 13, stand 310).

Among the exhibits will be the recently introduced Baty Venture XT Vision system, which will be shown for the first time in the UK. Also on display will be the latest MK4 software and Baty R400 FT2-E touch-screen profile projector. Industry 4.0 will be a particular focus. Here, the new Sylvac F60 series of optical-scanning systems will be exhibited, alongside a collaborative robot with direct interface to Sylvac’s Sylcom integrated software.
For further information www.bowersgroup.co.uk

The EEF has beaten off stiff competition from across Europe to be crowned Best National Association at the European Association Awards 2018, held in Brussels on 23 February.

Judges were impressed with EEF’s continued innovations, advancements and developments in the work it does to champion and support the UK manufacturing sector. EEF was also shortlisted in the ‘Best Use of Social Media’ category. The European Association Awards recognise excellence in how business organisations, trade associations, pressure and campaigning groups operate and serve their members.
For further information www.eef.org.uk

PSL Datatrack is celebrating 30 years of production control software development for precision engineering subcontractors.

It all started in February 1988 when Prospec Systems, the company behind Datatrack, introduced a software solution for manufacturers that offered a practical, simple and logical way of managing production and improving overall business efficiency. Looking forward, the company says that its continuous R&D programme, together with feedback via ‘wish lists’, will help it provide the upgrades and additions to the functionality of PSL Datatrack from which customers will benefit.
For further information www.psldatatrack.com