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Rolls-Royce enters hydrogen production market Rolls-Royce is entering the hydrogen production market as it takes another step forward in the drive to improve sustainability of the aviation industry. The company is acquiring a 54 per cent majority stake in electrolysis stack specialist Hoeller Electrolyzer, whose innovative technology will form the basis of a new range of mtu electrolyser products. Hydrogen is an increasingly attractive power source to fuel the green energy transition and demand for ‘green’ hydrogen – which creates no CO2 – is expected to rise significantly. www.rolls-royce.com
Protolabs, which supports thousands of companies in the UK and Europe every year, has launched a new injection moulding Consultative Design Service that will tap into the critical thinking and problem solving of its 200-strong team of engineers. Already known for its automated design for manufacturing analysis via its digital quoting platform, the new offer has the potential to help clients across numerous industries optimise performance of its components, reduce manufacturing costs Consultative Design Service for Injection Moulding
Smaller turn-mill centre for one-hit production of complex parts
The NTX series of B-axis turning and milling centres built by DMG MORI has been expanded by a new model at the smaller capacity end of the range, which now comprises five machines. The compact NTX 500 is able to turn components up to 558 mm long and 120 mm in diameter, or up to 40 mm diameter from bar, using its two Y-axis tool carriers and twin opposed 8,000 rpm turnMASTER spindles. The size of the machine coupled with its
power and rigidity make it especially well suited to the production of implants and other medical parts from challenging materials. Automation solutions are available for the turning centre, including integrated bar feeding from the right hand side and an in-machine travelling robot (IMTR) that allows automatic workpiece unloading from the main and counter spindles. www.dmgmori.com
and shorten lead times. www.protolabs.co.uk
Bowers Welcomes Sales Manager
GTMA announces new CEO This year marks the GTMA’s 80th Anniversary and provides an opportunity for a new and exciting chapter as the current chief executive Officer, Julia Moore, hands over the reins to her successor, Dr Alan Arthur. “I have been CEO of the GTMA for in January 2020 as chief technical officer and brings with him a working knowledge of trade associations and a strong background in engineering which will be a great asset to the GTMA,” stated Moore.
Bowers Group is delighted to announce that Jordan Gould has been promoted to the position of Central East Sales Manager. Jordan joined Bowers Group in 2020 as Mobile Metrology Centre Demonstration Manager and enjoyed enormous success delivering detailed product demonstrations across the UK for the full range of metrology products, as well as driving sales and acquiring new business. www.bowersgroup.co.uk
almost 25 years and I am looking forward to handing over to Alan, who joined the GTMA
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