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Motorsport Subcontractor Accelerates Productivity with hyperMILL
When Mark Goodman decided to set up his own machine shop, the motorsport engineer made sure that the first thing he bought with his first machine tool was a seat of hyperMILL CAM software from OPEN MIND Technologies. With over 30 years expertise as a motorsport development engineer that has taken in stints at Mercedes AMG, Cosworth and Red Bull, Mark knew the value of buying CAM software from OPE ...
ITC Delivers Material Benefits for Oil & Gas Specialist
Bucking the trend during the prolonged downturn in the oil & gas industry, Chappell Engineering has just had the most successful four years of its 45 year history. Four years ago the Stonehouse subcontractor moved to a new facility and since moving, the company has invested over £5m in new technology. The investment includes a mixture of five XYZ machining and turning centres, two Doosan Puma t ...
CNF MAXXimises Performance with hyperMILL CAM Software
Recognised as a high-end manufacturer of medium to high volume CNC machined components, CNF Precision Engineering has recently purchased two seats of hyperMILL CAM software from OPEN MIND Technologies to support its two new Matsuura 5-axis machining centres. The new machines were strategically purchased for prototype and development work with the aim of taking new prototype customers through the p ...
From the garage to global market leader with Tornos Turning Centres
What do you say to a lathe operator who usually turns highly complex parts with an outer diameter between 0.4 and 0.6mm? Kudos! Ingun Prüfmittelbau GmbH started in a garage and has developed to the global market leader in the fields of test probes and test fixtures within just a few years. Since 2014, the company has been applying the technology of the Tornos SwissNano machine that has been contri ...
AG/CAD Delivers Complete Package for Box Manufacturer
Producing over seven million boxes and cartons a year, Advanced Packaging considers itself a typical 'brown box' manufacturer. Priding itself on its remarkably high customer retention levels over its 13 years in business, the Staffordshire company isn't resting on its laurels and has taken a decision to drive the business forward with an investment in a DYSS X5-1630T Digital Die Cutter ...
Kerf Cuts A Bright Future for Scottish Steel Working Company
Evolving from a small blacksmiths to a 1.5 acre site, John Thorburn & Sons Ltd has grown beyond recognition during its 70 year history. The family run business that specialises in the construction, agriculture and commercial steel-working sectors has always invested in the latest technology to underpin its continuous growth. This investment has now seen the Scottish company invest in an UltraSharp ...
Midlands Graphics Company Buys DYSS Digital Cutting Table
When Ian Hatfield broke his ankle, the Director of Graphics4 Business (G4B) Ltd was confined to working from home. However, like any business owner whose thoughts are never far away from work, the downtime was used to evaluate the business, the industry and the opportunities for a PoS, exhibition and signage business. The result was the purchase of a DYSS X5 digital cutting table from AG/CAD. F ...
ITC Tools Used to Manufacture Prestigious Sculpture for Dubai Hotel
Before, during and after graduating from the University of Falmouth with a degree in sustainable 3D design, David Forsyth always had a keen eye for turning the most creative of designs and concepts into a reality. Along the path to setting up Digital Fabrications Ltd, the entrepreneur spent time designing and building surfboards, campervan conversions, trophies and much more. Prior to setting u ...
AG CAD Gives Quantum of Solace for Print Innovator
Formed over a decade ago from the merging of a print company specialising in promotional and PoS work with a traditional box manufacturer, the ethos and philosophy of Quantum Print & Packaging Ltd has always been continuous improvement. To ensure the company delivers for its customers, the Midlands outfit recently invested in a Ricoh C9100 digital press and shortly afterwards added a DYSS digital ...
MAPAL Drills Into Cost Reduction Processes at Ford Engine Plant
When Ford opened its Bridgend Engine Plant (BEP) in 1980, the CVH engine produced on the 1.52million sq/ft site was one of Europe's most popular power train systems. Over 30 years later, the engine used in the Escort, Fiesta, Sierra and Orion models of the 1980s and 90s is long gone. Now, the site is producing the latest generation of environmentally friendly Ford EcoBoost engines and also the ...
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