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December open house at Hurco

Hurco’s annual end-of-year open house exhibition will take place on 3-4 December (08:30-16:30) at its High Wycombe showroom. Lunch is provided, along with refreshments throughout the event. Taking centre-stage this year will be a full display of Hurco’s many five-axis machine configurations.

As many as 20 of Hurco’s technology partners will also have their own stand offering tooling, work holding, CADCAM software, metrology, automation, mist extraction, rotary tables, barfeeds, angle heads, probes and machine tool finance. This gives existing and potential Hurco customers the opportunity to discuss their complete requirements.

More information www.hurco.com

Mazak names open house dates

Yamazaki Mazak’s annual UK open house will take place on 3-5 December. themed ‘Team Mazak’, this year’s event will spotlight close customer relationships and how collaboration can enhance productivity and profitability. Attendees will witness first-hand Mazak’s commitment to supporting customers at every stage, including pre-sales, installation, training and post-sales.

The open house will boast a line-up of over 20 machines, all in live-cutting action, and four automation systems. Customers are even promised a sneak peek of the company’s new laser machining area to showcase how automation has improved productivity in Mazak’s own factory.

More information www.bit.ly/4fcVNUh

Starrag at MENE 2024

At the Manufacturing & Engineering North East (MENE) exhibition in Newcastle, Starrag will present a host of new technologies, many of which have not been seen previously in the UK. On 28 November on Stand 55, innovations from the Switzerland-headquartered machine tool manufacturer will include the new Dörries VT 28 vertical turning centre. Capable of machining components up to 17 tonnes with a maximum diameter of 2.8 m and a height of 2.65 m, the Dörries VT 28 is a multi-functional, high-precision and flexible vertical turning centre for everything from rough to finish machining in a single operation.

More information www.starrag.com

Major casting process investment

Bridgnorth Aluminium has kickstarted a major investment drive in new technology as part of a long-term growth plan targeting new markets. The company, which employs more than 330 people, has seen sales increase by 33% in 2024 and is currently recruiting for another 10 roles. Bridgnorth Aluminium manufactures aluminium coils for use in lithographic printing plates, pharma and household foils for packaging, and battery foil stocks for electrification. The £1.6m investment will see the arrival of new molten metal filtration equipment required prior to the casting process.

More information https://bridgnorthaluminium.co.uk/

AFRC announces 100th member

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has welcomed its 100th member with international aerospace specialist ATI Inc joining the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) as a tie-one member. It marks the start of a collaboration in advanced engineering and materials science that will support sustainable air travel.

Based in Dallas, Texas, ATI is a major producer of materials to global aircraft engine manufacturers. The company has over 100 years of experience in creating superalloys that withstand extreme heat, pressure and corrosion. Access to the AFRC’s FutureForge facility will support ATI with the development of next-generation materials and processes.

More information www.nmis.scot