UK PCB fabrication and assembly serves Europe


PCB fabrication and assembly from a single location is offered by Glasgow- based European Circuits, along with other services including cable assemblies, test and product build. The privately owned company was established in 1999. It supplies a wide range of industries including medical, security, broadcast and automotive, throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. Its goal is to provide assistance and advice about PCB requirements which are produced


to a high quality, on time and supported with customer service, whether prototypes or production volumes. Over the last 18 months, the company has installed new equipment in both manufacturing and assembly areas. The investment of over £350,000 includes new CNC drill / routing machine, additional ATE tester, solder paste inspection systems, new pick and place machines and a 3D AOI system.


Visit European Circuits at stand B125


Celebrating 50 years of precision and investment


Precision sheet metalwork, electromechanical assemblies and precision machined components are offered by Fife Fabrications as a complete service from design for manufacture support, to manufacturing and full customer delivery. In 2022, the business is pleased to be celebrating its 50th anniversary at this year’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics. The company is a fully integrated partner to many leading manufacturers across the UK, delivering timely precision sheet metal work, with quality assured and customer service that it says is a cut above. To deliver dedicated sector expertise, quality products and service, the team’s approach to building relationships generates trust, customer service and a seamless and integrated offering. Some of its customer relationships


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have lasted over 40 years. Based in Glenrothes, the company continually invests in lean manufacturing, people and processes, to offer its services at the lowest possible overall acquisition cost, as a cost-effective supplier of precision metal work.


Visit Fife Fabrications at stand B85


Old or new machine tool choices For the first time in its history, the Vigilance Group will showcasing products and equipment from its new and used machine tool divisions. At MACH Machine Tools, there will be the latest, most advanced DynaPath controlled CNC/manual lathes and milling machines. At


Design service realises prototypes


Design and manufacturing for bespoke and standard metal springs, pressings, wireforms, coil and gas springs are offered by European Springs and Pressings. There are two UK manufacturing sites, a standard product range of 12,000+ items and a balance of facilities, experienced engineers and thoughtful customer service. The spring and metal component supplier has clients in the aerospace, automotive, defence, domestic appliances, electronics, hydraulics, lighting, medical, nuclear, pharmaceutical, scientific and telecommunications industries. It delivers an array of bespoke products that meet complex client-specific requirements. A custom-tailored manufacturing process and in-house design


service includes CAD / CAM software and systems which means the company can help realise a range of prototype ideas which can be individually cut using precision lasers for R&D testing or put into full production. The tool room can design and build any production tooling needed, for competitive pricing and consistent quality supply, says the company. Whether you need a conventional compression, tension, die, disc or torsion spring, or want the most obscure spring clip or wire form imaginable, the company believes it is able to produce exactly what you’re looking for.


Visit European Springs and Pressings at


stand A135


Tapes and adhesives replace mechanical fixings


Advances in technical tapes and adhesives mean they can replace mechanical fixings without compromising on overall quality; they often increase the quality of the final product, says FineCal. The company has been working in partnership with 3M for over 30 years and working with designers, product engineers and procurement to ensure it understands customers’ requirements to give the correct level of advice across all bonding requirements. It also works closely with the 3M abrasive business, and says its Cubitron II product range has three key benefits: cutting quicker, lasting longer and reducing operator fatigue. Visitors can see demonstrations of tapes, adhesives and abrasives for a variety of materials including composites, metals, wood, glass and plastics.


Visit FineCal at stand K250


Engineering trio serve hi-rel industries


Precision casting, machining and fabrication businesses in the Expromet Technologies Group, deliver engineering solutions for performance-critical applications. The group’s businesses draw upon UK manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain for customers across the defence, aviation, marine, medical, energy and industrial automation sectors. Investacast supplies investment castings, pressure die castings and forgings from a manufacturing base in Ilfracombe, Devon.


Haworth Castings is a specialist in manufacturing fully-tested, machined and finished sand and gravity die castings with manufacturing sites in Romsey


and Basingstoke, Hampshire. Metaltech Precision manufactures precision components based in Chard, Somerset, and has extensive capabilities in CNC turning, milling, fabrication and welding. The group provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure a seamless manufacturing and supply process. It places engineering excellence, technological advancement and precision at the core of everything it does from the design through production, robust quality control, safety and logistics.


Visit Expromet Technologies Group at


stand L165 WWW.INDUSTRYSOUTH.CO.UK


Machine Tool Sales Online (MTSO) there will be seven, high- quality, pre-owned machines.


Visit MACH Machine Tools at stand H310


and MTSO at stand J270


Confused as to why some machines are performing better? Seeing gaps in your schedule? The Intouch i4 Cloud monitoring, scheduling, reporting and analytics system can help to improve throughput and energy consumption, says InTouch Monitoring. Available on monthly subscription, the system ensures all machines are fully utilised. The increased efficiency can mean there is no need to buy new machines, says the company, as jobs can be moved around so that all deliveries are met. The system connects to any ERP and can improve overall equipment efficiency and throughput, decrease downtime, increase profit and reduce energy consumption. One customer reports improvement of one hour in Monday morning start up times and another says cycle times have improved by 8%.


Visit Intouch Monitoring at stand B195


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