July saw levels of orders and sales in the manufacturing technology sector broadly maintained according to the latest survey from the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA). This month, the value of order intake fell slightly, though the......

The GTMA is hosting its fourth ‘Make Measurement Matter Roadshow’ at The Digital Lab at Warwick University on 15th September 2010 from 9.30am to 4pm. The one day event will focus on 30 of the top metrology companies in the UK who are key......

Seco Tools has acquired 100% of the shares in AOB, a French manufacturer of PCD (Poly Crystalline Diamond) cutting tools. AOB, based in Mortagne-sur-Sevre near Nantes, France, is one of the leading suppliers of PCD tools to the aerospace,......

R&D Tax and Grants has helped Tamworth-based precision engineering company, Brown and Holmes to successfully reclaim research and development tax from HMRC. R&D Tax and Grants was set up in April 2009 to assist companies investing in......

The organiser of MM Live – the micro and precision manufacturing event – has announced that the 2010 Micro Manufacturing Conference Programme has now been finalised. Following the launch of the Micro Manufacturing seminars in 2008,......

The recent Farnborough Airshow provided the ideal platform for the presentation by Peter Hogg, director of procurement strategy, BAE Systems, of the SC21 Bronze Award to Hone-All Precision. The award was received at the show by quality manager,......

AMB, the international exhibition for metalworking, will be taking place from 28th September to 2nd October 2010 at Messe Stuttgart directly beside Stuttgart Airport. The event is a window to the world of machine tools in Germany and after EMO,......

SKF has been working with British racing car manufacturer Ginetta to help develop and manufacture the UK’s first multiplatform road and race car....

To help coordinate its CMM retrofit business in the Republic of Ireland, Renishaw has appointed Metrology Technology as its business partner. The County Limerick-based company will work with Renishaw to promote the CMM retrofit service which will......

Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has reported that sales in July 2010 topped £3.3 million – equating to 33 machine tools being sold in the month. According to managing director, Nick......