Close-ups of Ray Harris inspecting a scaled-down race car wheel for wind tunnel testing. (Source: LK Metrolog)
Metrology

Measuring up to the future: Cutting-edge CMM technology is shaping Driven Engineering’s success

Driven Engineering, a subcontractor with a significant focus on Formula 1, has diversified its portfolio with an investment in cutting-edge metrology technology from LK Metrology. The company's new Altera C 10.7.7 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) has not only increased its workload in the F1 sector but also improved its component inspection capabilities for aerospace, automotive, and general engineering projects.

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The new Okuma OSP-P500 CNC system. (Source: Okuma)
CNC system

Okuma launches powerful machine control at EMO 2023

A new CNC system, the OSP-P500, will be launched by Japanese machine tool builder Okuma on stand B36 in hall 15 at the EMO 2023 trade fair in Hannover, to be held from 18th to 23rd September. The smart machine control, which is manufactured in-house, combines highly productive and precise machining with ease of use, energy efficiency and safety features to protect against cyber attacks.

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Patrick Lamprecht in front of his latest wire-cut EDM machine Sodick ALC400 G (Source: Sodick)
Wire-cut EDM

A hidden champion for the erosion of special metals

PLM, a tool and mould maker based in Neuhausen, has established itself as a leader in the machining of special metals. The company relies on the high precision and economical Sodick machines, such as the ALC400G Premium wire-cut EDM machine, to manage materials like tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, and titanium.

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The larger of the two new entry-level CNC lathes recently introduced by DMG Mori. (Source: DMG Mori)
CNC turning centres

New entry-level lathes from DMG Mori

A pair of competitively-priced CNC turning centres, T1 and T2, has been launched by DMG Mori aimed at the entry-level market. Both machines have a 12-station turret, with VDI 30 tooling on the smaller lathe and VDI 40 on the larger model. They are available as 2-axis lathes and in 3-axis configuration with a C-axis spindle and driven tools.

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