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INDUSTRY NEWS
IN-COMM TRAINING UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART AUTOMATION CELL, HELPING COMPANIES UPSKILL OR TRAIN NEW STAFF
Framework and the Marches Education Partnership, the new facility was demonstrated for the first time in front of more than 45 industry leaders from Collins Aerospace, HS Marston, Magna Cosma Casting, Autoneum, CEL Sheet Metal and VA Technology. According to the company, it is anticipated that
A £200,000 state-of-the-art automation cell has been unveiled at In-Comm Training’s Telford Technical Academy. The training provider has extended its commitment to employer-led provision by developing a 6-axis ABB industrial robot and bespoke conveyor system, recreating a real-world manufacturing line that gives learners access to component nesting and sensing, robotic operation, PLC programming and interfacing systems. Funded through the Local Skills Improvement
hundreds of learners will be trained on it every year in four courses ranging from one-day Level 3 Cell Operator and 4-day Level 3 Robotic Programming, to an extensive EAL-accredited Industrial Robotic Technology qualification and a BTEC Level 4 in Automation, Robotics and Programmable Logic Controllers. Paul Hodgetts, business development manager at In-Comm Training, commented: “Our approach has always been to listen to what companies want and we’ve been hearing for a long time that they need flexible and modular courses that can deliver automation skills that have a real impact on the shopfloor. “With the help of the Marches Education
Partnership, we now have an unrivalled six-axis robotic automation line that you would only
APPLIED AUTOMATION (UK) ACQUIRES THE IP AND ASSETS OF CME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
Applied Automation (UK) has expanded its machine building business following the acquisition of the brand and assets of CME Automation Systems following its liquidation. Commenting on this, David Rowe, Applied Automation’s managing director, said: “It’s always sad to see a business that’s been trading for over 40 years end up in administration and it’s even sadder when they are based, like ourselves, in the South West of England. However, we’re very much looking forward to working with CME customers in the future and we believe that, by running the business as an entity within our existing Engineering Division, it will provide us with some exciting new possibilities.” CME will continue to use its existing logo as Applied Automation – CME Solutions, and will join Engineering Solutions, Build to Print and Marine Solutions Divisions at Applied’s major manufacturing facility in Plymouth. “We see this acquisition as an opportunity to
increase our sales in the FMCG packaging sector and to expand our services to existing CME markets in both North America and Europe,” Rowe continued. To ensure the smooth transition of the business several key members of the CME team have now taken up positions at Applied.
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normally find in industry-leading businesses.” Installation of the robotic and automation cell has been completed by Telford-based Bauromat, who has worked with In-Comm Training to ensure the line represents what learners will be working on now and in the future. Hodgetts added: “Located at our Telford
Technical Academy, this will be available to SMEs, large business and OEMs in the Marches and West Midlands Combined Authority area, who need support in upskilling or training new staff in some of the latest robotic and automation skills. There was so much interest, we actually took several bookings for the courses on the day.” Training will be focused on delivering Level 3
and Level 4 courses, with engineers learning how to interact with PLCs, perform essential maintenance and automate production lines. Hodgetts continued: “Thanks to existing
partnerships with WMCA and Telford Council, we can offer funding for some of the courses but for a limited time only – the message is to act fast.”
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ATP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NESCHEN COATING
ATP adhesive systems AG (ATP) has acquired NESCHEN Coating, a well-established manufacturer of solvent-free adhesive products, from Blue Cap AG. The acquisition aligns with ATP’s strategy of
delivering innovative, solvent-free solutions to its customers. Both companies share a strong focus on sustainability as NESCHEN, like ATP, is dedicated to producing eco-friendly, solvent-free adhesives and products. This shared vision ensures a seamless integration of NESCHEN COATING into the ATP family and reinforces ATP's position as a market leader in environmentally responsible adhesive technologies. With NESCHEN’s advanced production
capabilities, ATP increases its manufacturing capacity, enabling higher production volumes and improved operational efficiency. This acquisition also facilitates strategic diversification, allowing ATP to tap into new markets.
https://atp-ag.com/en-EN/ MAGNOMATICS ANNOUNCES ERP IMPLEMENTATION PARTNERSHIP
Magnomatics has announced Total Control Pro as its ERP implementation partner. Magnomatics works with manufacturers across
the world in a variety of sectors, including aerospace (and associated eVTOL/UAM industries), marine propulsion, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and renewables. Total Control Pro has extensive experience in this space, and its DynamxMFG platform has been developed with manufacturing at its heart, improving both productivity and output for users across key areas including customer management systems, planning and scheduling, inventory, as well as shop floor interfacing.
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at Magnomatics has been excited to welcome Total Control Pro as our partnership for this project. We are confident that the collaboration will play a key role in facilitating our growth, allowing us to continue bringing innovative electrification solutions to the market at an accelerated rate.” Dolores Sanders, CMO/strategic director at
Total Control Pro, added: ‘‘This is an exciting partnership – like-minded companies with aligned vision coming together to provide more value for their customers.”
Commenting on the announcement, Gary Rodgers, CEO of Magnomatics: “The whole team
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