Precision instruments reach for the skies

Metrology solutions for applications ranging from miniature electronics to the largest aircraft will be showcased by Nikon Metrology at Southern Manufacturing 2016. The company says its measuring and precision instruments contribute to a high performance design-for-manufacturing process. The product range includes co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs),

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Push-pull latching protects to a T

Based upon the B series connectors from Lemo, the T series connector is designed for outdoor applications. The new connector, to be showcased at Southern Electronics 2016, incorporates the company’s original push-pull latching connection technology, including an inner sleeve and additional sealing to protect against

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Five-axis machine Matsuura makes triumphant return

Returning to Southern Manufacturing to demonstrate the MX-520, one of the fastest selling five-axis machine tools in its history, Matsuura will be machining exclusive new components live throughout the show – highlighting, says the firm, the prowess of this very popular machine It believes that

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Machine shop casts and fabricates

Operating foundries and a welding facility alongside its machine shop in Ashford, Kent, Southern Manufacturing exhibitor M J Allen aims to provide an integrated casting, machining, fabricating and assembly service. It supplies fully machined castings and fabrications to defence, medical, marine, machine tool, and automotive

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MecWash heads South following Northern success

Following a successful Northern Manufacturing & Electronics show in October which saw Tewkesbury-based aqueous parts washing specialist MecWash Systems Ltd sell a Duo machine to Fylde CNC, the company is hoping for a repeat performance next month when it takes part in Southern Manufacturing &

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In-house toolmaking allows modifications

Natural rubber, EPDM, silicone, Viton, Vamac, polyurethane and other plastics will be highlighted by SRM Industries at Southern Manufacturing 2016 The ISO9001:2008 approved precision rubber moulding and die-cut gasket manufacturer is based in the heart of the Midlands and its spectrum of rubber and associated

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DIN enclosures house developer platforms

DIN enclosures to house embedded platforms such as the Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone and Arduino, will be shown by Hitaltech at Southern Manufacturing 2016 alongside its new 1MXTS Modulbox. The company specialises in the manufacture and supply of connecting technologies and enclosures, and will be showing

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Transformers keep progress on track

At Southern Manufacturing 2016, Trans- Tronic will highlight a range of Class II transformers for the railway network it has developed in collaboration with Network Rail. It has also recently launched Trans-Amp for supplying British-made transformers for guitar amplifiers. The initial range of products will

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Connection reaches across growth markets

Connectors showcased by ODU at Southern Manufacturing 2016 ensure reliable transfer of power, signals, data and media in numerous applications, in future-oriented growth markets such as medical technology, military and security technology, and energy technology, as well as in established sectors such as industrial electronics,

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Mills and lathes take control

A diverse selection of milling and turning machines demonstrated live at Southern Manufacturing by XYZ Machine Tools will highlight the benefits brought to a cross-section of manufacturing businesses, from the smallest tool room through to blue chip companies. ProtoTRAK controlled mills and lathes will be

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