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Listing of all 110 news releases from GTMA:
Moulding software reduces cycle times
The Hipermoulding module determines which rapid manufacturing technique is best to produce specific component geometry and determine the location and shape of the cooling channels.
News from GTMA (28 November 2007)
Moulders and thermoforming firms in directory
The 2007/08 edition of the GTMA Buyers Guide has been launched by GTMA with contact details and selection matrix by sector, making it easy for buyers to find the most appropriate supplier.
News from GTMA (12 October 2007)
Rapid machining forum looks at milling
During the forthcoming UK TCT 2007 manufacturing exhibition, the UK's GTMA will be running the Rapid Machining Forum which will review advanced CAM software and milling techniques.
News from GTMA (10 September 2007)
Roadshow underlines measurement's importance
The UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association will be holding a 'Make Measurement Matter' metrology roadshow at RAF Cosford near Telford, UK, on November 14.
News from GTMA (27 August 2007)
DRO and CNC systems firm joins GTMA
Regarding the UK's GTMA as 'one of our most proactive trade associations', measurement and control company, ACI (UK), has taken up membership of the Association.
News from GTMA ( 4 June 2007)
Metrology initiatives planned by association
The GTMA has announced a series of initiatives planned for the metrology section of its membership.
News from GTMA ( 9 February 2007)
On-line service to help toolmakers collaborate
Members of the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association will gain from an on-line document management service to structure collaborative project work.
News from GTMA (18 January 2007)
UK's GTMA and PMMMA associations merge
The UK's Gauge and Toolmakers Association and The Pattern Model and Mould Manufacturers Association are joining forces in order to provide increased services.
News from GTMA (21 December 2006)
EU project to provide faster and cheaper moulds
EU KnowEDM project aims to improve European tool making and precision engineering competitiveness by achieving 35% average cost reduction while cutting lead-times by up to 50%.
News from GTMA (14 November 2006)
Mould manufacturing to be predictable
Mould manufacturing to be predictable The development of a predictive mould design and manufacturing system will reduce throughput times and increase right-first-time production.
News from GTMA (10 November 2006)
Flexible working to cut special vehicle costs
An EU-funded project, focusing on European special vehicles manufacturing, aims to develop technologies to cut product development times by 60%.
News from GTMA (25 October 2006)
T-Form R and D thermoforming project updated
There is strong support from the UK thermoforming sector for the competitive benefits that the T-ForM project will provide, said the UK's GTMA.
News from GTMA (11 October 2006)
Automotive manufacturing seminar scheduled
The automotive sector is still a critical area for manufacturing in the UK and there are tremendous opportunities for business - seminar topic.
News from GTMA (11 October 2006)
UK measurement show takes to the road
There will be extensive networking opportunities as well as the chance to hear two keynote speakers at the GTMA's is first UK Measurement Matters Roadshow, in Birmingham.
News from GTMA (30 August 2006)
Tooling members exhibit wares
As well as welcoming visitors to its own Information Stand the GTMA has no less than 16 members exhibiting at the PDM show this year.
News from GTMA (17 July 2006)
GTMA says 2006 looks very busy
The GTMA's Metrology Section has seen the appointment of a new Metrology chairman, John Adams and National technical manager, ASAP Calibration Service.
News from GTMA (14 July 2006)
Press tool manufacturer joins GTMA
Belfast-based Crossen Engineering is the latest press tool company to join GTMA, further strengthening this section of the association.
News from GTMA (14 July 2006)
GTMA member companies benefit from the Web
At a time when it is increasingly difficult for a company to be placed on the first page of search engine results, joining the GTMA can provide a realistic means of achieving that objective.
News from GTMA (23 June 2006)
UK's GTMA attracts 26 new member companies
In the first six months of 2006, the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association has registered 22 new companies into membership - including four metrology companies.
News from GTMA (23 June 2006)
Thermoforming firms helped to increase quality
An EU funded research project to help thermoforming companies increase 'Right First Time' production, aims to reduce throughput time by up to 40% and reduce costs by 35%.
News from GTMA (19 June 2006)
Bulgaria trade mission visits toolmakers
40 gauge and tool makers to exhibit in MACH
GTMA looks forward to a successful MACH 2006
Prestige pattern maker joins GTMA
Toolmakers invited to meet the buyers
GTMA launches moulding tool-leasing programme
Supply chain involvement wins new members
Faster milling of graphite electrodes - FASTOOL
Project to strengthen thermoforming technology
GTMA launches automotive supply chain network
GTMA is organising a Trade Mission to Beijing
Metrology event invites users to meet with experts
GTMA appoints engineering technologist
Hipermoulding project makes good progress
Tool and die apprentices' efforts rewarded
GTMA added 13 new members since February
Toolmaker makes successful move into medical
Four mould and die makers honoured
'World Class Toolmaker' awarded
Toolroom scheduling software released
UK toolmaking orders are steady - for now
UK mouldmaking declines by 32%
Standard industrial classifications to be changed
More tooling projects stimulate investment
Seminar provided guided tour through RR quality
UK manufacturers face up to election Budget
Regional grants threaten UK manufacturers' plans
Eligible SME mould makers get trade show support
Project to make injection moulding faster, better
Supply chain philosophy attracts moulder
Business development training programme launched
Buyers' guide identified miller refurbisher
Buyers' network launched for gauge and tool
Former members re-join association
Substantial Fastool project progress reported
GTMA toolmakers optimistic during third quarter
Active GTMA gains ten more new members
Machine Tool supplier joins GTMA
GTMA backs call to cut red tape for manufacturers
Eos Electro Optical Systems joins GTMA
Expansion planned for PDQ following MBO
Foundry tooling specialist joins GTMA
Toolmakers experience high rise in materials costs
GTMA Fastool project makes progress on all fronts
Three very different organisations join GTMA
GTMA Board appointments to raise competitiveness
Injection moulding throughput times to be cut 35%
GTMA appoints chairman and new board member
Toolmakers "meet the buyers" event scored highly
UK toolmaking business stable and growing
Progress marks first birthday of tooling project
In-house toolrooms swell GTMA ranks
GTMA launches new training initiative
Will world recovery include UK manufacturing?
Fastool project makes good progress on all fronts
Toolmakers are invited to step into the future
IT design tools to boost toolmaking competivity
Advanced manufacturing kit gives free access
GTMA is growing from strength to strength
Toolmakers strengthen European links
Five new member companies for trade association
Time to update on moulding technology
GTMA business manager to head standards committee
Fastool visit gives UK toolmakers vision
IT solution provider, toolmakers, join GTMA
Bottom-line gains drive mouldmaking software usage
UK's Fastool project to get more DTI funding
GTMA launches "business generator" web portal
New metrology members boost GTMA strength
Contribute to a UK toolmaking database
Questionnaire to gauge customers' reactions
Fastool Project Gets The Go-Ahead
Mould making practices and design changes reviewed
Understanding measurement for education use
GTMA members boost emould@work project
GTMA World Class is key to world market
Mould and die sector chairman appointed
Enlightened toolmaker scoops plastics award
Welsh toolmaking winners are world class
GTMA celebrates its diamond anniversary
Dumping applies to mould and die tools too
UK Toolmaking is cost effective, on-time

