New clients lead to machine investment for Entech

Following the acquisition of several new clients, including Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Selwood Pumps and Rapid Marine, precision engineering company, Entech, has purchased a Bridgeport GX600 vertical machining centre. It has been commissioned in the company’s bespoke 5,000 square foot manufacturing facility and is the

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Colour foam packs a protective punch

MSA Foams demonstrated a portable scanning service at Southern Manufacturing 2016, capable of creating a 3D product model for precision foam fitting. The device captures complex shapes with accurate measuring. Products to be protected can therefore easily be scanned on site if they are too

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Advice is based on hands-on export experience

Formed over 75 years ago, Southern Manufacturing 2016 exhibitor Guyson International is a privately owned family company, specialising in the design and manufacture of blast finishing, spray wash and ultrasonic cleaning equipment. In recent years, business has grown to include operations in France, the USA,

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New traceability labels from Brady resist harsh washing

Brady Corporation used its presence at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2016 to highlight a complete new set of Brady Ultratemp Labels, featuring even more powerful adhesives to ensure printed circuit board traceability. The firm says its next generation polyimides show dramatic adhesion improvements in the

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South West consortium are Fit for Nuclear

A supplier consortia created with assistance from the Somerset Chamber’s Hinkley Supply Chain Team showcased its collective expertise at Southern Manufacturing 2016. APEC (Advanced Precision Engineering Consortium) was formed to make the most of opportunities around Hinkley Point C and other large infrastructure projects. While

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Yamaichi upgrades HDMI connector range

Southern Electronics exhibitor Yamaichi Electronics has upgraded two items in its range of HDMI interfaces. The latest developments are with versions D and E. Type D is a Micro HDMI connector and type E is specific to the automotive industry. The Micro HDMI in version

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Moore & Wright adds 3 new products

At Southern 2016, Moore & Wright announced the addition of 3 new hand tools to its range, all featuring a True Absolute Measuring System and Digimatic Output. The new Moore & Wright Digital Caliper, Digital Snap Micrometer and Digital Indicator all boast an RS232 Digimatic

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Fanuc’s latest robot debuts at Southern

FANUC UK used its appearance at Southern Manufacturing 2016 to announce the launch of its latest collaborative robot, the CR-7iA, that has the ability to lift payloads of up to 7kg. The CR-7iA’s mechanics corresponds to that of the FANUC’s LR Mate-series (LR Mate 200iD)

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Large capacity machining centres create impressive presence

Geo Kingsbury promoted its LPM (large prismatic machines) division at Southern Manufacturing 2016. Geo Kingsbury acts as sole UK sales and service agent throughout the UK and Ireland for some of the best know German manufacturers of big capacity machining centres and flexible manufacturing systems,

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Prototype development services from GEM UK

GEM UK used its appearance at Southern Manufacturing 2016 to highlight its capabilities as a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) specialising in Far East (Hong Kong / China) based manufacturing of electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards. Established in 1999, the firm has helped UK customers

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