Monday, 03 September 2018 09:56
Mmk’s most productive mill continues to beat records
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works’ (MMK) hot-rolling mill 2000 produced 527,955 tonnes of rolled metal in July 2018, a new monthly record for this unit. The previous record of monthly output of hot-rolled steel was achieved by MMK’s most productive…
Monday, 03 September 2018 09:50
Tubes, automation + trends: Interview Benedikt Hümmler, Managing Director transfluid
Interview with Benedikt Hümmler, managing director, engineering/production at transfluid Maschinenbau GmbH What is your assessment of the current market situation for your sector? It is actually extremely positive at present for German mechanical engineering, which is working at a very…
Monday, 03 September 2018 09:45
Experience the Digital Thread
Under the umbrella of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (HMI), AICON 3D systems (AICON), Forming Technologies Inc. (FTI) and Simufact Engineering will present at their joint booth at the EuroBlech fair in Hanover, how design, engineering, manufacturing, and measurement technology can be…
Monday, 03 September 2018 09:41
SigmaNEST Logo Refresh and “Feature Training Friday” Draws Continuous Response to User Needs
SigmaTEK announces a recent refresh to its SigmaNEST logo, building on the company's leading image among professional fabricators worldwide. According to Ted Knapke, Marketing Manager, “SigmaNEST's refreshed logo cleanly states our position in the fabrication nesting and automation sector. By…
Monday, 03 September 2018 09:38
Hadley Group exhibiting at euroblech 2018
Hadley Group, the global leader in cold rollforming, will be presenting its capabilities at the 25th international sheet metal working technology exhibition Euroblech, taking place in Hanover, Germany from 23rd to 26th October. Hall 17, Stand E70 Co-exhibiting with company…
Tuesday, 21 August 2018 14:16
TRUMPF increases sales to 3.6 billion euros
Machine tool manufacturer releases preliminary figures for the 2017/18 fiscal year: sales up by around 15 percent from 3.1 to 3.6 billion euros / Orders received rise from 3.4 to 3.8 billion euros / Biggest individual markets: Germany, USA and…
Monday, 20 August 2018 10:43
Fastest growing markets for UK iron and steel exports now outside Europe
New research, commissioned by Wyelands Bank, reveals Pakistan, Turkey and India are the UK’s fastest growing export partners for iron and steel. Exports to these markets are expected to grow by 5.9%, 1.4% and 0.9% respectively in the years to…
Friday, 27 July 2018 09:07
New Laser Sources Improve Battery Performance by Enabling Dissimilar Metal Joining
Using aluminum and copper for battery tab to cell welding improves electrical efficiency and battery module/battery pack performance As the world becomes more mobile and components become smaller, the demand for longer lasting batteries has been increasing. Increasing battery life…
Friday, 27 July 2018 09:01
Xiris Releases Seam Monitoring Software System
Xiris Automation Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its SeamMonitor™ system. Configured as a complete seam tracking and inspection system for tube mills and weld seamers, the SeamMonitor™ system provides operating personnel with the ability to reliably measure…
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Friday, 27 July 2018 08:59
Atkin Automation wins major contract with construction fastenings company
Atkin Automation (Atkin), the leading UK designer and manufacturer of press feed and coil equipment, has won a six figure contract with a major UK supplier of construction fastenings. The company designed and manufactured an Atkin Twin Strip Press Feed…
Friday, 27 July 2018 08:54
SigmaNEST’s FREE “Feature Training Friday” Series Draws Customer Praise
SigmaNEST, the world’s leading CAD/CAM nesting platform, continues to support users worldwide with a constant flow of quality training on features and fundamentals. With its new weekly webinar series titled, “Feature Training Fridays,” SigmaNEST provides a dynamic forum for users…
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Friday, 27 July 2018 08:52
MMK implements concept ‘Industry 4.0’ in strategic partnership with Oracle
Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) is expanding its innovative cooperation with Oracle, having chosen the corporation as its strategic partner for the next five years in the implementation of the concept ‘Industry 4.0’. The optimisation and unification of MMK’s…
Friday, 27 July 2018 08:36
Shihang Hire Copper Nickel Pipe Manufacturing Specialist Mr Wen
Shanghai Shihang Copper Nickel Pipe Fitting Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of CuNi 90/10 & CuNi 70/30 pipes, flanges and pipe fittings, have just hired Mr. Wen, a copper-nickel specialist. This is part of Shihang’s restructuring plan to improve quality, increase productivity…
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