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NEWS
Vero Software acquires US-based SURFCAM
Vero Software has announced the acquisition of the SURFCAM assets from Surfware, a US based software specialist responsible for the development of SURFCAM and the award-winning TRUEMill technology. Commenting on the acquisition, Richard Smith, CEO
of Vero Software said: “Across the enlarged Group, the complementary products address the worldwide need for efficient and innovative CAD/CAM/CAE technology. SURFCAM is a robust and well respected CAD/CAM system with a large number of loyal customers and knowledgeable resellers. “With an emphasis on sharing already proven technologies,
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable and Sir Peter Rigby CWLEP chairman talk to Dr Damien Cleugh (pictured right) of Yamazaki Mazak at the recent Manufacturing Summit
Deputy Prime Minister hails Mazak success
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, hailed the contribution of Yamazaki Mazak to the UK’s exports at the recent Manufacturing Summit. Accompanied by the Business Secretary, Dr Vince Cable and
Coventry and Warwickshire LEP Chairman Sir Peter Rigby, the Deputy Prime Minister took time to visit the Mazak exhibit at the summit. Dr Cable, who had previously visited Mazak’s European HQ in
Worcester, introduced the Deputy Prime Minister to Dr Damien Cleugh, head of marketing, Mazak Europe. “The Deputy Prime Minister showed keen interest in Mazak’s
design capabilities and our continuous investment in the machine tool manufacturing plant.” commented Dr Cleugh. “I informed him that all the necessary facilities for R&D, production and service are on one site, which enables us to provide a complete end-to-end solution from design through to aftersales for our customers. “In light of the fact that 85% of the factory’s output is
exported to Europe, the Deputy Prime Minister also enquired about trading conditions in the EU. We informed him that 2012 was a very successful year for the company despite the challenging economic environment. In addition, Mazak’s continuous investment in manufacturing and customer support enabled us to win significant business and successful sales in the UK market.”
www.mazak.eu
we will provide the development platform to reinvigorate the SURFCAM product and continue to help its customers
become more efficient, profitable and successful.”
www.verosoftware.com
Walter’s technology powers Cajero’s production
The installation of a Walter Helitronic Power Diamond two-in-one CNC tool grinder/erosion machine has enabled composites and aerospace tooling specialist, Cajero to reduce the time taken to produce PCD tipped tooling by up to 35%. And the machine’s robot
loader – which can utilise a storage system of up to 1,500 workpieces – is also producing savings in machine operator costs by allowing the company to produce the complex tooling in a lights-out mode. “Compared with our former route of using separate machines
and set-ups to machine the tools’ carbide bodies/flutes etc. then PCD tips, the Power Diamond is key to enabling the end-to-end manufacture of special tool designs to be reduced by up to three weeks,” stated Cajero’s operations manager, Alex Harding. “Our PCD tooling offers users greater tool life and performance for companies that machine or process composites.” The Helitronic Power Diamond is capable of processing tools up to 320mm diameter and 350mm long, and has a 12kW direct
drive spindle that produces grinding speeds up to 10,000m/min.
www.walter-machines.com
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