Product Design & Assembly Features

Alucast looks to build on £1m of electrification wins by joining new cluster

A recent £2.5m investment in its new CNC machining shop is paying off for Alucast, with the new technology paying a pivotal role in helping it secure new contracts in the electrification sector.

An increase in fastener demand to support medical sector during COVID-19

For over 25 years, TR Fastenings has been working with healthcare organisations and their subcontractors as a total solution provider of fasteners and Cat C products. TR has geared up its capacity to support the medical technology industry during this critical time.

Precision in small doses: Tips for the precise dispensing of two-part adhesives

When dispensing small amounts of two-part adhesives or other materials, two key considerations are whether the material is mixed correctly, and the accuracy of the amount dispensed. Here, Paul Whitehead, Key Account Manager at Intertronics, shares his thoughts on the precise metering, mixing and dispensing of small amounts of two-part materials.

COVID-19 – An agent for change?

Flame Hardeners Ltd., which provides heat treatment services to engineering companies, was not required to close during the COVID-19 lockdown and was positively encouraged by its trade association to stay open. The company did, however, follow government advice and encouraged working from home wherever possible. Managing Director, Roger Haw, explains how this was achieved, and reflects on how the changes made may affect the company’s operations going forward.

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Stratasys wins large aerospace orders following investment in four large-scale 3D printers(13/08/2020)

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3D printing in space: What I learnt from my astronaut mission(31/07/2020)

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