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NEWS
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Welcome to the Summer issue of UK Manufacturing. The week beginning 5 June 2023 is Manufacturing & Engineering Week with the centrepiece exhibitions Design & Engineering Expo, Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and the Drives & Controls zone taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 7 and 8 June. Other exhibitions are also taking place at the NEC during the week and these include Automechanika, Med-Tech Innovation Expo, TCT 3Sixty and Subcon. The major differentiator of M&E Week 2023 is that it brings together all aspects of manufacturing and engineering. Due to this wide focus, it is suitable for a business to bring their whole team from operations, safety and maintenance to design and more. Find out more about the event on page 6.
Victoria White, Editor
NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL JOINS RADWELL INTERNATIONAL
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lackburn- based
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Industrial has announced its acquisition by US firm Radwell International, a
leading global supplier of surplus and remanufactured industrial control systems. The move designed to bring increased efficiency, better value, and the ability to adapt and scale the combined offering to meet the global purchasing needs of customers worldwide. General manager of Europe, David Lenehan,
said: “After over forty years of growth, Northern Industrial is delighted to become part of Radwell. Already employing over 2,000 people in 15 locations, Radwell is a global force to be reckoned with, whose services, ethics and culture are in-line with everything we have built here at Northern Industrial, and our people can look forward to a bright future as part of the Radwell family. “This is a hugely positive move not only for all our team in Blackburn but also for our customers across the world. With this change, we aim to establish a closer connection between all our products and services and provide a streamlined source for our customers. “The ultimate goal is to be the go-to partner to help businesses keep up-and-running, offering support, expertise, and solutions to help them succeed. As part of Radwell we are confident we can achieve that at an even greater level.”
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MIDLANDS 3D EXTENDS TEAM BMW SUPPORT
head of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season, Midlands 3D has announced the extension of its partnership with BTCC front runners West Surrey Racing. Midlands 3D will continue the success of the 2022 support providing a range of 3D printed parts for the Team BMW using both FDM and HP Multi Jet Fusion Technology. Functional components co- developed with Midlands 3D to optimise the capability of the MJF technology include those used for enhanced aerodynamics externally and for greater cooling and venting internally in WSR’s four BMW 330e M Sports. Midlands 3D will also provide low cost templates and jigs using their large format FDM printing capability to aid the construction and development of the cars.
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In line with the BTCC’s adoption of electric-hybrid powertrain technology plus a switch to 20 per cent sustainable fuel last year, Midlands 3D’s use of sustainable materials – such as recycled filaments and HP’s High Reusability PA12 nylon – in their production processes helps WSR to move towards a less environmentally-impactful way of working.
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RENISHAW SUPPORTS THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING IN SCOTLAND
o showcase how Scottish manufacturers can use advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing (AM) to improve their processes, global engineering technologies company, Renishaw, has joined the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). This institute brings together industry, academia and the public sector to work on ground-breaking manufacturing research that will help local companies boost productivity and upskill the
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workforce. As part of its membership, Renishaw has installed AM systems at the new NMIS headquarters opening later this year, and will provide its expertise to members, enabling them to develop lighter, more efficient components for high-value industries. Renishaw will collaborate with other NMIS members to share its expertise in ongoing projects, helping manufacturers unlock the true potential of AM as part the NMIS Digital Factory. This includes projects where manufacturers use AM processes to develop strong, yet lightweight, products by designing complex geometries and using advanced materials. Renishaw also provides a range of technologies to the centre, enabling manufacturers to develop an effective end-to- end process. By supplying its range of probing technologies and other digital tools, Renishaw can support projects and help Scottish manufacturers remain competitive. “As a member of the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) and now a member of NMIS,
we are excited to see the continued growth of the manufacturing industry in Scotland,” explained Ewan Durie, area sales manager at Renishaw. “Collaborating with NMIS and other industry experts enables us to better understand how manufacturers in various sectors can benefit from AM and adapt our technology to suit their needs. By hosting our equipment at its site for other manufacturers to use, as well as leading a technology day dedicated to AM later this year, we hope to encourage more manufacturers to discover the benefits of this advanced technology.” The NMIS is a group of industry-led manufacturing research and development facilities with a network of partners across Scotland, brought together to boost the manufacturing community. Members in industry, academia and the public sector collaborate on manufacturing research to transform productivity levels, make companies more competitive and boost the skills of our current and future workforce.
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