Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence says that its latest roadshow events are proving to be a runaway success.

The measurement solutions provider has seen a big increase in the number of delegates attending its annual PC-DMIS software training seminars following this year’s decision to expand the number of locations. Holders of Hexagon’s SMA contracts have flocked to venues in Bristol, Silverstone, Telford and Sunderland, not only to learn more about product enhancements, but to sign up for new services such as Hexagon’s online e-learning portal. The final events will be held at Queen’s University, Belfast, on 30 October, and Limerick Institute of Technology on 1 November.
For further information www.hexagonmi.com

With the recent introduction of new and revised workplace exposure limits (WELs) for 31 chemical substances published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Bureau Veritas is urging employers to carefully consider with how these changes may impact their organisation and employees.

The latest version of EH40/2005 Workplace exposure limits guidance1 by the HSE incorporates updated recommendations introduced last year by EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work) in its fourth Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (IOELV) Directive2. This guidance has been designed to inform those responsible for controlling exposure to hazardous substances at work, to ensure organisations are compliant with the COSHH Regulations 2002 and are providing a safe workplace environment for employees.
For further information www.bureauveritas.co.uk

Back in April, Swift-Cut announced that it had been awarded a Queen’s Award for International Trade, and earlier this month the company welcomed the Duke of Gloucester and Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire to its HQ to present Neil Smith, international global development director, with the award.

Launched in 2011, Swift-Cut designs, engineers and manufactures CNC cutting machinery, exporting 80% of its products. In a speech made after receiving the award, Smith thanked the duke for taking time out of his schedule to attend the event. He also acknowledged the collaborative way in which Swift-Cut works, thanking team members for their continued commitment to making the company a global success. During a tour of the facility, the duke was given full control of a plasma cutting machine.
For further information www.swift-cut.co.uk

The University of Wolverhampton’s Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills (ECMS) has formed a partnership with In-Comm Training to help boost UK manufacturing skills.

Located at the training provider’s Aldridge academy, the facility will focus on delivering toolmaking apprenticeships and technical courses for more than 2000 people. Over £1.4m has been invested in creating a modern
tool room that includes a full transfer press line incorporating two 110 tonne C-frame presses,
robot transfer, servo-feed technology and decoiling equipment – all supplied by Bruderer UK, in conjunction with Worcester Presses.
For further information www.in-comm.co.uk

XYZ Machine Tools will open the doors of its Blackburn showroom on 18 October for customers to take advantage of its clearance event, part of the company’s regular process of renewing the machines on display.

According to XYZ, the event is a good opportunity to grab a deal as, in-line with the company’s policy at these events, all the display machines are available to buy and will be subject to enticing deals on a first-come, first-served basis. With only a limited number of ex-demo machines available on these deals, and as there is no need to reserve a place, visitors are advised to arrive early.
For further information www.xyzmachinetools.com