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WHY BM STEEL INVESTED IN
Van Leeuwen UK invite us in for a sneak peek at their new headquarters Is ISO9001 still relevant in manufacturing?
Andrew Milner asks whether ISO9001 is still the gold standard that manufacturers should aim for #AssuranceWithAndrew
Inventory surge triggers rapid EU stainless price fall Exclusive news from MEPS
Welding 101
Everything that architectural designers need to know about welding
Lasers 101
Edwin Kroon gives us the lowdown on lasers, including key information about costs and use cases #LaserEd
The role of steel in a decarbonised society
The UK stands on the verge of a green industrial revolution, in which the steel supply chain will play a vital role. Professor Cameron Pleydell-Pearce
How AI software can help you to streamline production and maximise efficiency Thoughts and impressions from wire&Tube 2022
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COVER STORY - WHY BM STEEL INVESTED IN PLASMA
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IS ISO9001 STILL RELEVANT IN MANUFACTURING? #ASSURANCEWITHANDREW
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HOW AI SOFTWARE CAN HELP YOU STREAMLINE PRODUCTION
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE NEW HQ FOR VAN LEEUWEN UK
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THE ROLE OF STEEL IN A DECARBONISED SOCIETY
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HYDROSCAND UK’S MOBILE TEAM GOES FULLY DIGITAL
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EXCLUSIVE STEEL MARKET NEWS FROM MEPS INTERNATIONAL
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THOUGHTS AND IMPRESSIONS FROM WIRE&TUBE 2022, DUSSELDORF
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LEARNING ABOUT ENGINEERING, OR LEARNING TO BE AN ENGINEER?
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WHY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS SHOULD CARE ABOUT WELDING
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EXPANSION, PIPES AND SERVICE AT ANGLO STAINLESS
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LASERS 101: WHAT ARE LASERS, AND ARE THEY WORTH THE EXPENSE?
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HELMRICK ENGINEERS PRECISELY ENGINEERING THEIR OWN FUTURE
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2022 BSSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND DINNER
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HOW YOU CAN FEATURE IN THE NEXT EDITION
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Why invested in Regional Manager Gavin Morrison and Depot Manager Paul O’Rourke spoke with The Metal Magazine to explain why BM Steel invested in a new plasma cutter, and how it will benefit their clients.
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Is ISO9001 still relevant in manufacturing? Quality leader in the Additive Manufacturing sector and former external auditor Andrew Milner provides his insights into how standards could better serve the needs of industry, and how “big data” may play a part in this in the near future.
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How AI software can help you streamline production and maximise efficiency Chris van Dam
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Behind the scenes at the new HQ for Van Leeuwen UK Join us as we take a first look at ‘The Deckhouse’, the new state-of-the-art office facility for Van Leeuwen UK
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The new office suite is designed to give our current and future employees an inspirational and creative environment to work in
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The role of steel in a decarbonised society
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The UK stands on the verge of a green industrial revolution, in which the steel supply chain will play a vital role.
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Hydroscand’s mobile team goes fully digital
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LEARNING ABOUT ENGINEERING, OR LEARNING TO BE AN ENGINEER?
Prospective engineers can now choose traditional, theoretical learning, and build on that in the workplace to develop professional capabilities to apply and utilise that learning in practical situations; or they can learn through practising engineering, solving problems and developing the skills to work in a professional context. They can choose to focus on learning about engineering, or to learn to be an engineer by doing engineering.
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WELDING 101
...and why architectural designers should care Amron Architectural visited Ultimet Alloys to find out everything you need to know about welding before you start to design architectural metalwork.
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Expansion, pipes and service: A big year ahead for
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#LaserEd
Lasers 101
Laser expert Edwin Kroon, aka LaserEd, discusses all things laser, starting with the basics...
What are lasers, and are they worth the expense?
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Precisely engineering their own future
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SEASON 2 COMING SOON!
As well as publishing this magazine, Comton Media also produce the only independent podcast dedicated to the metal and engineering industry. You can listen to the latest episode now, which features an exciting conversation with Edwin Kroon, who explores the possibilities of advanced laser technology.
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Featuring conversations with TW Metals, FC Laser, the British Stainless Steel Association and more, Season Two of the podcast will be released soon. You can catch up on all of our previous episodes by subscribing to the podcast using your preferred platform. The Metal Guys Talk Business is available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Acast, Overcast and all other good podcast service providers. 26
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In June 2022, Comton Group hosted the inaugural Comton Cup 5-a-side football competition for companies in the metal and engineering sectors. The trophy was lifted by the nice chaps from The Amodil Group. The plate competition was won by the team from Hall & Pickles. A full video roundup of the event will be shared on our social media channels in due course. Thanks to everyone who donated prizes for the raffle, including Republic of Ireland footballer Dara O’Shea and former World Champion boxer Kal Yafai. Over £600 has been raised so far for The Down’s Syndrome Association, and you can continue to donate now by visiting the JustGiving page. The date of the 2023 event will be announced soon. If you wish to enter a team, please get in touch with Mike Bolton at Comton Group via 0121 285 4287. © June 2022
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