INDUSTRY NEWS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THIS SUMMER’S BIG BANG FAIR
Registration is now open for the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people – the Big Bang Fair. The annual Fair, which is run by EngineeringUK, is designed to ignite a
passion for STEM and showcase the exciting career possibilities in these sectors. The event is taking place from 17 to 19 June 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham. Over 20,000 young people aged 10-13 years-old attended The Big Bang Fair last year. At the Fair, a diverse range of employers will come together to bring engineering, science and technology careers to life, giving young people the opportunity to meet STEM professionals and inspiring career panels. They can discover amazing science and engineering shows, workshops and hands- on activities. From coming face to face with snakes, lizards and tarantulas and learning about how animals have influenced humans, to coding and flying drones, there are many exhibits to help young people find innovative, creative solutions to real world problems. Research shows 80% of young people who attended The Big Bang Fair wanted to go on to do more STEM activities.
www.thebigbang.org.uk/the-big-bang-fair
TECHSIL JOINS FORCES WITH SHOAL GROUP TO PROVIDE COHESIVE DATA CENTRE INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
TECHSiL specialises in providing thermal management solutions for electronics applications. In Data Centre applications, heat efficiency is vital and TECHSiL is perfectly placed to lend its expertise to optimise thermal performance and extend the lifetime of electronic components. Providing expert technical support with
high performance liquidmaterials for fibre optic connections; securing assemblies; CPU/GPU thermal interfaces; encapsulation of power supply and wiring insulation/sealing, TECHSiL offers a comprehensive range of Thermal Management Materials (TIMs) alongside an impressive portfolio of products that meet a wide array of handling and performance needs for electronic devices and component assemblies such as housing sealants and coatings for ingress & environmental protection. Shoal Group offers a single-source, end-to-end cabling solution
which provides secure, reliable power and connectivity – adding a value that optimises operational efficiency in critical operations. Together, as members of the Diploma PLC Group, TECHSiL and SHOAL
provide customers with a fully cohesive solution that encompasses the supply, installation and maintenance of hyperscale, colocation and enterprise solutions to both new infrastructure and building refurbishment projects. Co-exhibiting together for the first time at Data CentreWorld in London next month, you can visit them on stand DC703.
www.techsil.co.uk T: 01789 773232
technical@techsil.co.uk www.rockwellautomation.com
BOOSTING COLLABORATION BETWEEN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
PTC has launched CAM Studio Beta. This integrates CAD, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Product Data Management (PDM) to give design and manufacturing teams the opportunity to plan, simulate and collaborate on machining processes. According to
the company, this release offers a complete design- to-manufacturing solution, enhancing productivity and creating new opportunities for leading manufacturing brands across the globe. “With the release of CAM Studio directly into Onshape’s cloud-native
platform, users gain built-in version control and centralised storage for their manufacturing strategies,” commented David Katzman, general manager of Onshape and Arena at PTC. “This ensures seamless collaboration, eliminates the risks of file-based
workflows, and provides unmatched traceability throughout the design-to- manufacturing process. CAM Studio reinforces our commitment to empowering teams with tools that enhance productivity and drive innovation.” CAM Studio supports 2.5 and basic 3-axis machining, with the most
common manufacturing strategies and machines. For users with advanced manufacturing needs, CAM Studio Advanced will offer enhanced capabilities, including advanced 3, 4 and 5-axis machining strategies.
www.onshape.com/en/features/cam-studio
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF CLEARPATH ROBOTICS
Rockwell Automation has completed its acquisition of Ontario, Canada-based, Clearpath Robotics Inc., a leader in autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial applications. The acquisition includes Clearpath Robotics’ namesake research division,
a leader in developing autonomous technology for the innovation market, and the industrial division OTTO Motors, which provides AMRs, the next frontier in industrial automation and transformation. Both divisions report to Rockwell’s Intelligent Devices operating segment. “We are delighted to welcome the Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors teams
to Rockwell,” said Blake Moret, chairman and CEO, Rockwell Automation. “This acquisitionmarks a turning point for our customers around the world. Rockwell is simplifying and transforming the difficult yet critical function of material handling throughout the manufacturing plant with an end-to-end production logistics solution. Production logistics is key to optimising operations across an entire facility and bringing the Connected Enterprise to life.”
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