The cleanliness requirements for high-tech components are becoming increasingly stringent. As a result, in addition to the terms “ultra-fine” and “precision cleaning”, the term “high-purity cleaning” has become established in recent years. But what is behind it and what are...

The famous quote “genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration” is often credited to inventor Thomas Edison. Actually, many claim we should be thanking author Kate Sanborn for the wise words. Regardless of their author, the sentiment resonates with many...

FEIN, the leading power tools and accessories manufacturer, has announced a new grinding product range, revealing new safety and performance features to meet the latest user needs. Following the launch, power tool operators working across disciplines will be able to...

The peace of mind of having a planned preventative machine maintenance scheme is increasingly being realised by customers of every size, says Starrag UK, as the market-leading machine tool and systems supplier reflects on a recent flurry of new service...

Lincoln-based manufacturing firm Micrometric is continuing to lead the way in micro laser manufacturing and multi-process services during its 40th year of business.  With this special anniversary, Micrometric is reflecting on the evolution of services it provides in a range...

One of ATA’s heavy casting foundry customers had been facing a challenge in revising 24 holes for M50 threads on a steel application. The process of chamfering one hole with a bur was taking 3.5 hours, which meant that completing...

The continued resilience of the UK’s manufacturing base has delivered a strong sales year for Yamazaki Mazak in the UK. Despite challenging conditions, the company has reported strong sales in key markets and machine categories as UK manufacturers continued to...

The way the OEM world does business has changed. Especially in light of the pandemic, which highlighted significant vulnerabilities in global logistics and supply risks. Now, a universal drive towards real time manufacturing is resulting in UK manufacturers re-evaluating their...