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Clean room adds manufacturing capacity
A clean room at Kington has been commissioned, to increase capacity by 100 percent and to extend clean room assembly space to 2,500 sq ft, by Arrow Medical.
News from Arrow Medical (28 May 2007)
Investment in contract medical manufacturing
Arrow Medical has invested GBP200,000 in silicone moulding facilities at a Herefordshire site to produce medical equipment such as sterile patient sets, laparoscopy packs and breathing equipment.
News from Arrow Medical ( 9 April 2007)
Introducers, needles with induction brazed end
Custom contoured tube components with induction brazed piston and end connectors are manufactured to specification from Marshall Manufacturing, ISO certified manufacturer of medical device components.
News from Marshall Manufacturing (20 December 2006)
Concept to manufacture goes 25 years
KLN Klein Product Development is celebrating its 25th year of successfully serving the high-tech industry in Vancouver and North America.
News from KLN Klein Product Development ( 9 October 2006)
Microfucus X-ray to examine complex parts
A subcontract machining company is adding a microfocus X-ray system for the examination of complex components and assemblies with three axis manipulation and rotation.
News from TRW Conekt (22 September 2006)
Electro-optical machining and subassembly offered
A versatile and cost-effective subassembly design and manufacture service and one-stop source for precision CNC multi-axis sliding-head milling and turning is offered by Photonic Products. Brochure available
News from Photonic Products ( 7 September 2006)
Captive laboratory service offered to aerospace
The installation of two state-of-the-art analytical instruments has allowed Brookhouse to extend the scope and capability of its 'captive laboratory' status to the aerospace sector.
News from Brookhouse Aerospace (30 August 2006)
'Line transfer' manufacturing brings growth
Large scale manufacturers who have older equipment, or are considering off-shore manufacturing to save costs, are finding Flinchbaugh's Line Transfer option to be extremely successful.
News from Flinchbaugh Engineering, Inc. (31 July 2006)
Investment in 5-axis machining is ongoing
User application article A precision engineering subcontractor investments in high-speed 5-axis machining centres with integrated pallet changers is having a significant impact on productivity and performance.
News from Agie Charmilles (31 July 2006)
Precision machining firm adds on machining centre
Soaring orders for a UK precision machining subcontractor has led to the purchase of a Hardinge Bridgeport 1500XP3HP machining centre, which has 4th axis and probing capability.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (27 July 2006)
Engineering firm offers 'two-tier' sourcing
UK-based precision engineering company has launched a 'two-tiered' international outsourcing facility, which will enable its customers to benefit from low cost production in the Far East.
News from Shearline Engineering (27 July 2006)
Development and manufacturing business launched
A bespoke development and manufacturing business will provide scientific and industrial products and include standards testing, manufacture, commissioning, support and service.
News from Grant Instruments (Cambridge) ( 7 July 2006)
Portable measuring arm boosts productivity
A precision engineering subcontractor has invested in a CNC portable measuring arm to boost productivity in the manufacture of precision components, particularly for the aerospace sector.
News from Burcas ( 6 July 2006)
Surgical tubes and rods with burr free slots
Custom manufactured surgical tubes and rods with burr free custom slots, notches, cross-holes, multiple angles and other complex features are available from Marshall Manufacturing.
News from Marshall Manufacturing ( 2 May 2006)
Purpose-built assembly suits aerospace jobs
User application article With extensive experience in the supply of turnkey automation projects to the automotive and other industries, an automation company completed work on a number of key aerospace projects.
News from Hyde Group ( 8 March 2006)
Precision engineering company expands assembly
Offering a 'total manufacturing solution', Shearline Precision Engineering has recently invested GBP 40,000 to expand and enhance its UK assembly and finishing area.
News from Shearline Engineering (17 January 2006)
Subcontractor invests in precision machining
Key to expansion of its dedicated prototyping and precision machining of small batches of aluminium components is the purchase of a GBP 300,000 Mikron XSM 600U universal five-axis machining centre.
News from Hemlock Engineering (10 January 2006)
Precision engineering company to expand
One of the UK's leading precision engineering companies has announced plans for expansion in 2006, acquiring additional production space and greater CNC milling capacity.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (19 December 2005)
Latch assembly designed and engineered
User application article An example of an innovative product recently developed by Blue Diamond is a special latch assembly for use with high quality bedroom, bathroom and kitchen furniture. Brochure available
News from Blue Diamond Bearings ( 9 September 2005)
Transfer production to a US firm that lowers costs
Instead of US OEMs sending manufacturing off-shore - a Pennsylvania company says 'bring it here' and it will lower part prices and reduce labor and capital costs.
News from Flinchbaugh Engineering, Inc. (26 August 2005)
Medical development, manufacturing service offered
Sub-contractor has set up a medical division to develop and manufacture low to medium volumes of medical components with high precision, repeatability and consistency.
News from Wines (19 August 2005)
Transfer manufacturing to stay in business
User application article Transferring the manufacturing to an outsider lets a business focus on its core competencies - and can benefit from lower part prices, improved machine uptime and reduced labor and capital costs.
News from Flinchbaugh Engineering, Inc. (26 July 2005)
Difficult and challenging machinbing jobs welcomed
A company offering medical components and assemblies precision machined, assembled and tested, invites challenging parts and assemblies that may be out of the ordinary.
News from Marshall Manufacturing (24 May 2005)
Lean assembly cells up productivity by 30%
By setting up four 'lean assembly cells a subcontractor will be producing 19 completed units a day for direct to line assembly, having raised productivity by 30%.
News from Hemlock Engineering (11 May 2005)
Diverse range of parts machined
Subcontractor can now supply a range of machined components that includes turned parts and sub assemblies for diverse applications such as submersible pumps, guards and domestic shower handles. Brochure available
News from Blue Diamond ( 6 May 2005)
FMS investments bring in the customers
Significant investments in FMS, CNC sheet metal working and CAD/CAM software, have brought a UK subcontractor more work from a wide range of industries.
News from Kenard Engineering Company (15 March 2005)
Company now supplies automotive parts
Working with carefully vetted suppliers in Europe and the Far East, a Southampton based engineering company, has extended its services to cover a wide range of automotive parts. Brochure available
News from Blue Diamond (25 January 2005)
Invasive surgical devices custom manufactured
Custom rod and tube components in diameters from.032 to 1.250in and made from commodity and exotic metals are manufactured to specification from Marshall Manufacturing Company.
News from Marshall Manufacturing (18 October 2004)
Aerospace build and assembly work increases
User application article Brookhouse Aerospace has significantly stepped up its throughput of build and assembly work it is building for the T45 Goshawk to 14 aircraft sets per year.
News from Brookhouse Aerospace (27 August 2004)
Complex Royal Warrants machined and finished
User application article Any experienced production engineer glancing up at wall-mounted Royal warrant plaques machined from bronze plate will recognise the enormous amount of fine-detail milling involved.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (24 June 2004)
Welded fabrication is UK
User application article Britain's tallest sculpture, approximately the height of a 20-storey building, is a welded fabrication that required specially adapted welding torches to accomplish.
News from AK Heavy Engineering (19 April 2004)
Small diameter tube drilled and tapped accurately
User application article An unusual job involved drilling and tapping fine holes in silver-plated, mild steel tube requiring holes to be produced within tight positioning tolerances.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (22 March 2004)
Complex devices machined under strict conditions
Complex scientific and medical device assemblies are precision machined to custom specifications, then assembled and tested under strict quality control conditions.
News from Marshall Manufacturing ( 4 March 2004)
Titanium mounting plates made in economic batches
User application article Subcontractor is producing small quantities of titanium mounting plates economically using water jet cutting, milling and drilling rather than machining in a machining centre.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) ( 9 February 2004)
How to hold price when having to change process
User application article Cost of production needs to be looked at closely by subcontractors in order to win business and maintain profitability, especially when components are relatively simple.
News from H C Holifield (Oxford) (11 November 2003)
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