Future Advanced Manufacture in Cheltenham, known for its exceptional subcontract manufacturing with over 40 diverse machine tools, sought to enhance its CAD/CAM capabilities. The company chose Open Mind Technologies' Hypermill system, significantly improving their manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5d/3c/5d3cd553a019b4033e441e61f98b23d6/0129229293v1.jpeg "Featured also will be the Roemheld Moduhub equipment range, designed to help operators handle heavy or awkward components safely and efficiently during manual assembly. It also has the facility to feed back production data. (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1b/0e/1b0e941c5cd87abf76e420f13ef9adaf/0129842848v1.jpeg "Conceptual diagram showing AI-based analysis and prediction of how powder characteristics and process conditions affect defects and component performance in metal 3D printing processes.
(Source: Korea Institute of Materials Science (Kims))")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4f/28/4f282db53ba4d229cbced88209c8dd20/0129831716v1.jpeg "3D printing can be sustainable - if recyclable ink is used. Photo: Hereon/Steffen Niemann (Source: Hereon/ Steffen Niemann)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/85/70/8570373dd63e66be4f68b2ca4a91e867/0129831343v1.jpeg "Biochar–polymer composites for 3D printing: a review
(Source: Rachel Day)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/09/40/094017bd2a6b8a953f37ce8d6cb2312a/0129958431v1.jpeg "North Axis directors Andy Battensby (left) and Dale Robson (right) with Jack Brown (centre), Hurco Europe’s Sales Engineer for the North East of England. They are pictured at Hurco’s open house last December with the 5-axis VM10Ui machining centre the subcontractor has purchased. (Source: Hurco)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/76/cb/76cb34489d92452e54fcd6157586be12/0129796759v2.jpeg "In addition to reliable chip-breaking, LFV lowers cutting resistance, prevents stringy swarf from damaging the component, inhibits the formation of built-up edge to prolong tool life, and extends the period between successive chip disposals, as the swarf volume is smaller. (Source: Citizen Machinery )")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/53/c7/53c73ae0a157d4c103e1964e77c1f425/0130023300v1.jpeg "The LK Altera M 20.12.10 CMM at Action Plas Group in Pudsey supports the inspection of high-value machined and additively manufactured components. (Source: LK Metrology)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/61/3e61ccb050c57809ce8f7cde582ef4c2/0129679889v1.jpeg "The Equator-X dual-method gauging system brings unique capability to the shop floor with its dual measurement functionality. (Source: Renishaw)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3a/77/3a771c3954be7ad9129b7ec46114bd9c/0130022902v1.jpeg "Roemheld’s new B 1.8270 hydraulic workholding unit with patented kinematics. (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e8/42/e8426c07cbc93f315d692f277aeee0ec/0129834102v2.jpeg "Precision internal grinding on the Emag UG Series: Direct-driven spindles and rigid machine kinematics ensure high dimensional accuracy and excellent surface quality in the micrometer range. (Source: Emag)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c0/37/c037359c39028ff19aeb84bb7f6d6b9f/0129665312v1.jpeg "The new Kemmler KSG600 conveniently houses inductive heating and air cooling in one highly controllable workstation. (Source: Kemmler)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8b/54/8b54feb68d4c545e53445acd0f4ad451/0129553957v1.jpeg "Data-based monitoring of cooling lubricants links process chemistry and machine data to stabilise grinding quality, reduce energy consumption and enable more efficient, sustainable production. (Source: free licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/66/52/6652eb3a653a0908d5b03fb638f16260/0129646074v2.jpeg "The powerful EVO42 turbine with throwing blades made from hardened tool steel is ideally suited for the harsh conditions in foundries (Source: Rösler Oberflächentechnik)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/04/3d/043d3f95c300d98d7188d2c2f0673aa5/0129365083v1.jpeg "The extremely high demands placed on manufacturing precision in high-tech industries include the cleanliness of components. These sometimes extremely strict requirements call for appropriately designed cleaning processes and systems as well as a suitable manufacturing environment. (Source: Ecoclean)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/9c/579c8e2bcff2e800a19fcb0926e574fa/0129056117v1.jpeg "Fortis mill grinding wheels from weiler abrasives are designed for hot and cold rolling mills, combining advanced ceramic grain technology with longer service life to reduce downtime and increase productivity. (Source: Weiler Abrasives)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4a/5f/4a5fd6bde5784db58812f15386c2126f/0126112832v2.jpeg "Boride Engineered Abrasives offers mould makers worldwide a complete toolkit for achieving top-quality surface finishes. (Source: Boride)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/9c/6b9cab1e262f77caed8179ed3dc29807/0129104421v1.jpeg "GMH Gruppe has consolidated Kind & Co., Schmiedewerke Gröditz and Buderus Edelstahl into a unified Open-Die Forging Group, supported by a 30 million euro investment programme to strengthen Europe-based tool steel and forging supply. (Source: Oliver Pracht/ GMH Gruppe)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/58/4958084fe5c4ed0a7758f7cfb3051e92/0128854986v1.jpeg "Intelligent material procurement connects components, materials, and processes into one seamless flow. (Bild: FACTUREE - The Online Manufacturer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/39/a3/39a32d830d6bb6e4471c79e537c5ca52/chimei-ecologue-frosch-6000x3373v1v1.jpeg "The green frog represents the Ecologue portfolio at CHIMEI. It reflects the company's commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability – aiming to drive progress in various industries while also contributing to addressing global environmental challenges. (Image:CHIMEI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2b/29/2b297a2773f13d3017fc6d49424a57b1/0127570680v1.jpeg "Dr Aphrodite Tomou heads up the technical department of Goodfellow (Source: Goodfellow)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/49/7a/497ab170a01fbdf48753756f413d300e/0129922666v1.jpeg "(l-r) David Chapman, Rowan Crozier and Stuart Berry (all Brandauer) (Source: Brandauer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fa/8c/fa8c0ce301bfac6391894c4f91aa14ee/0129914578v1.jpeg "Allrounder injection moulding machine equipped with HB-Therm Thermo-6 temperature control units. (Source: HB-Therm)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/67/b2674535a8ddc265f0bda19b64f4bf5e/0129815079v2.jpeg "Effective April 1, 2026, Dirk Musser has taken over as Managing Director of Krauss Maffei Technologies. (Source: Krauss Maffei Technologies)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c8/08/c808e33876bb5b8b90300f4c26e8ef5f/0129796785v1.jpeg "Tactotek and Symbiose have entered a strategic partnership to expand industrial capacity for In-Mold Structural Electronics in automotive mass production. (Source: Tactotek)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/28/56/2856ef5ebfa894ddea9e999c61692126/0117830340.jpeg "Module Works 2024.04 now supports lead-in and lead-out options for rotary machining roughing toolpaths. (Source: Module Works)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e7/6c/e76cca5a8a2274d6b61a2fec76fbde66/0117054691.jpeg "A large component programmed with Hypermill at Future AM (Source: Open Mind)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1e/71/1e7158dd9f1c792e4f5fabe1124a4304/0117507623.jpeg "Mastercam 2024 comes with new features and enhancements. (Source: Mastercam)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1736000/1736095/original.jpg "On the 19\" flat screen monitor (HMI), all of the system's modules are presented separately and clearly in a complete overview diagram.")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1707800/1707847/original.jpg "Maztech engineer using Hypermill")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1673100/1673102/original.jpg "Hypermill makes it possible to automatically split toolpaths. Set-up changes can be scheduled precisely.")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f2/0f/f20ff83a684eb6b0c7a391742cdb1ecc/0117052390.jpeg "The JMS 4.0 provides a simple and cost-efficient way of digitalizing and automating production. (Bild: Erowa)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2e/b7/2eb78ebe4e2e9d9e1758c1e182b83c43/0116480338.jpeg "Wonjong Kim, CEO of DN Solutions (left) and Dr. Yavuz Murtezaoglu, Founder and Managing Director of Module Works (right) agree on the partnership. (Source: Module Works)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/33/a3/33a3b7357a8c23b1204dfc3d6c926c38/0116848049.jpeg "Solid CAM UK will be showcasing their scalable software which supports all milling and turning functionality, highlighting its support for advanced mill-turn machines including multi-turret, multi-spindle and Sliding Head (Swiss-Type) plus multi-channel synchronisation. (Source: Solid CAM)")