Michael Tyrrell

Tebis CAD/CAM/MES has confirmed that its Tebis 4.1 Version Release 8 is now available. The new release gives users many new features and extensions offering even more automation for design, data preparation and CAM programming.

Boeing has unveiled plans to significantly expand its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina, with an investment of $1bn in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site. This expansion is set to create 500 new jobs over the next five years.

Three large, travelling-column bed mills at the Swansea factory of subcontractor Afon Engineering have been retrofitted with a Heidenhain TNC 320 control and new drives to improve their reliability and performance. As PES discovers, it has been an object lesson in how mechanically sound machine tools built in the late 1980s can be given a new lease of life for a fraction of the cost of investing in new equipment.

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its F130 engine, a significant milestone in the development of the upgraded B-52J bomber for the US Air Force (USAF). This achievement paves the way for the final stages of development, testing, and production.

When the turning department at Merseyside-based G-Tech Engineering was having difficulty keeping pace with demand, the company recognised it needed to reduce cycle- and lead-times and add one-hit machining that could be conducted lights-out. The answer was the Nakamura-Tome AS200LMSY from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG).

Ayrshire Metals, a leading manufacturer of cold rolled sections for the construction industry, has recently invested in a 14m long, 640 ton Accurl 6+1-axis tandem press brake from Axe & Status. Featuring an extensive range of advanced features, the new addition is raising productivity, quality and traceability. PES reports.

The completion of new vertical platforms designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of future Artemis missions has been announced.

Business leaders from across the UK have been brought together to offer government independent advice and recommendations as it develops a new, modern Industrial Strategy to support economic growth.

By introducing Lantek's combined CAD/CAM and ERP systems Australian sheetmetal specialist Kanyana Engineering has streamlined its entire production process and given it a competitive advantage in the marketplace. PES reports.

M-O-8 Specialities, a company at the forefront of sustainable practices, has been supplying its Green Machining Range of advanced cutting oils and lubricants for over 15 years.