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Welcome to another month of Engineering Monthly, we have yet another fantastic issue filled with fascinating features such as MKE Engineering, Micron Design and Quicksilver engineering. It promises to be a truly fantastic issue and I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. I would like to thank all the companies who are involved within the issue and who have helped make the issue as good as it is. Engineering Monthly Magazine is now available to download via our free app on all mobile devices..
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New CMOS line scan camera family announced
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A new series of monochrome CMOS line scan cameras from Teledyne DALSA has been introduced for cost-sensitive high-speedimagingapplications.
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he Linea family of CameraLink CMOS line scan cameras features a 4K model (4096 x 1 pixel resolution) and a 2K model (2048 x 1 pixel resolution) with a 7 x 7 pixel array and a maximum line rate of 80 kHz. Linea is a compact, lightweight and robust camera with a choice of C or F-mount lens adapters. With a feature-set normally found in Teledyne DALSA’s high-end line scan cameras, Linea offers exceptional performance at an extremely attractive price point. The single line sensors are ideally suited to postal and parcel inspection, materials grading, food and web inspection, transportation safety and pharmaceutical inspection. Linea’s rich feature set includes full-fledged flat-field correction, multiple regions of interest, smart triggers through programmable GPIO, multiple user configuration sets and calibration coefficients for various lighting conditions. A 2 x 2 binning capability is also included to deliver enhanced sensitivity and signal to noise as well as optical compatibility with 14 µm pixel cameras. Fully GenICam compliant, Linea is easy to set up and integrate using a GUI, such as Teledyne DALSA’s Sapera camera configuration utility Camexpert, or an ASCII interface using three letter commands.
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News Huddersfield based Dathan Tool & Gauge join forces with German manufacturer Profilator to develop a consumable tool for new Schneeberger Sirius grinding machine
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nternationally renowned manufacturer of bespoke, made to measure gear cutting tools, Dathan, have partnered with German gear cutting machine manufacturer Profilator to develop a consumable tool for a new machine that is set to revolutionise the industry. The partnership brings together two high precision companies; both of whom are worldwide leaders in the engineering industry. Based on their reputation in the engineering arena, and an established relationship, Profilator approached
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Dathan to help them develop a new gear cutting tool for their new ‘Scudding’ machine, which would be produced from carbide - something which has not been done before. The resulting combination of the tool and the machine allows for the high speed production of gears (just 35 seconds), for the automotive and aerospace industries, without the use of lubricants. The benefits of this new technology are: - Speed / efficiency. - Increased productivity.
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- Flexibility. - Environmentally friendly. Commercial Director of Dathan, Robert Moorhouse, said: “As a market leader in our field we welcomed the opportunity to work with the Profilator team on this project. As two precision engineering companies we have a synergy that has led to a mutually beneficial relationship.” For more information contact Dathan Tool & Gauge on 01484 851207 or visit the website: http://www.dathan.co.uk/
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End of Line packaging inspection and collation system for China
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lmec UK has designed and integrated a sophisticated high-speed End of Line (EOL) vision inspection and collation system for products sealed in paper-based pouches prior to human transfer into cartons. With the production line located in the People’s Republic of China, the calibration, validation and documentation for the system are of critical importance and the provision of remote VPN access allows effective local support to be provided. A full Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) was carried out as part of the design process. The paper pouches are transferred from the conversion process into the EOL system. Here the Olmec system handles the entire passage of the product from triggering the camera for inspection to initiating the reject mechanism if required, through to the custom-designed shingled collation system. With product arriving at a rate of 330/minute, the collation machine has been designed to issue 25 pouches per shingled batch to the human packers who transfer the pouches to cartons. Cartons are each packed with 100 pouches, and the system delivers 13 shingled batches of 25 pouches each minute. The vision inspection system utilises Olmec’s well-established infrared line scan imaging configuration which allows the product to be imaged through the paper pouch. The system checks the outer packaging and product dimensions as well as checking for defects such as product trapped in the pouch seals, dirt, debris and dust, with 80 µm resolution. The high sample throughput means a low takt time. Every aspect of the system design takes that into consideration, from the very precise triggering of the camera frame to ensure that the entire product is within the field of view, to human factors and ergonomic design of the system, including positioning of emergency stops, shelving, displays etc. The FMEA ensures that there is no possibility of defective product getting through the system, since in the event of any actions needing to be taken on the collator, no access is allowed until it has been completely purged.
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Up to £2m up for grabs for the transport sector’s most innovative SMEs T
he competition is the first in a series run by leap® from Pera Technology, which aims to help small and medium-sized businesses, who have struggled to secure finance for innovative projects during the recession. In particular Pera Technology is keen to hear from SMEs with a focus on developing smart and green integrated transport solutions. The 10 chosen businesses will receive a fully funded application to the European Union’s Horizon 2020 science and innovation fund, which launched this year and provides grants of between £400,000 and £2m (€500k and €2.5m), to turn new product ideas into commercial prototypes. Once a prototype is developed, Horizon 2020 will give SMEs access to potential investors from across Europe and further afield. Pera Technology has one of the highest success rates in accessing funding from the EU, having secured £70m for UK businesses during Framework Programme 7, the predecessor to Horizon 2020.
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Marc Greatrex, Head of Business Development at Pera, comments: “Credit rationing during and after the recession has led to many promising ideas failing to make the move from paper to prototype, largely due to lack of available capital investment. With the economic recovery now underway, we’re looking to encourage engineers and manufacturers who may have ideas sitting on the shelf gathering dust to step forward and turn them into a commercial reality.” Manufacturers can enter the competition for free at www.peratechnology. com/h2020comp. Entrants will then be provided with a Non-Disclosure Agreement, following which they can input details of their ideas to Pera Technology’s online diagnostic tool. All of the submissions will be assessed on a range of criteria including feasibility, commercial potential and originality. For those businesses that aren’t successful Pera Technology will provide detailed feedback on how best to take their new innovation to the next stage.
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Marc continues: “Under FP7, we’ve helped some really exciting projects make that crucial step from concept to reality. Hopefully Horizon 2020 will bring about a new wave of innovation amongst the UK’s engineering sector and I would urge any SME with an idea they truly believe in to either enter the competition or contact us to find out more.” To better help support small and medium sized companies trying to access Horizon 2020 funding, Pera Technology, has created a new suite of support services called leap®. It covers all areas of new product development including ideas generation, identifying market demand, securing finance, prototype and product development and commercialisation. To enter the competition, or to find out more about leap® and the funding opportunities available to SMEs looking to undergo new product development programmes, please visit www.peratechnology.com/leap.
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South Wales-based steel specialist has secured a £1 million loan from Finance Wales to complete a highprofile project at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Pro Steel Engineering, which specialises in professional project management andconstruction services, has secured the finance from the Welsh Government’s Wales Capital Growth Fund, managed by Finance Wales. The loan will provideworking capital to deliver part of the £200 millionQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park strengthening and remodelling project. The firm is the first to benefit from investment from the Wales Capital Growth Fund, which was created in response to demand from Welsh SMEs for short-term working capital and performance bond requirements. With West Ham United having taken a 99-year tenancy of the Olympic Park stadium, the redevelopment - which will create nearly 100 sub-contractor jobs for Pro Steel’s team - will see the stadium transformed into a UEFA Category 4 venue, seating over 54,000 spectators. Finance Wales has also provided additional capital for Pro Steel toexpand its operations with a move to a new Caldicot site where it has purchased a new3,000 sq ft steel industrial unit on Severnbridge Industrial Estate. The move means the firm now has the capability to fabricate steel in-house without having to outsource the manufacturing process, enabling clients to benefit from a faster, more flexible service. The Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, Edwina Hart, said: “This is a very exciting project at a key international venue and also an excellent example of how Welsh businesses like Pro Steel Engineering can take on the competition and win significant new contracts with the right financial backing. “Finance Wales’ first investment from the new Wales Capital Growth Fund is providing the company with the working capital it needs to undertake the project. Winning larger contracts can not only boost growth prospects for businesses but can also increase their contribution to the Welsh economy.”
Wales, which has allowed us to create nearly 100 new jobs at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park site. Our commitment to the highest quality of work, and safety levels on site, has ensured that in our first two years of trading, we are already winning sizeable, high-profile contracts across the UK. “We are also thrilled to announce the launch of our new site in Caldicot. As we are rapidly expanding, moving to a new head office allows us to offer a greater level of flexibility to clients. “Our goal is to grow sustainably over the next few years, building strong relationships in the construction sector and winning more high-profile contracts.” Investment Executive, Oliver Jenkins structured Finance Wales’ investment in Pro Steel Engineering. He said: “Pro Steel Engineering is a young, highly regarded Welsh business with an impressive management team, considerable expertise and long-term vision. It has already completed a number of high-quality projects and winning the contract to deliver such a key project is an important growth milestone. “In addition to the injection of working capital from the Wales Capital Growth Fund, an investment from the Wales JEREMIE Fund has helped Pro Steel fund the move to its new Caldicot site, underpinning its expansion. It also plans to recruit additional staff in Wales as it increases the range of services it provides.” Cardiff-based BPU Accountants advised on the loan deals and M4 Property Consultants (M4PC) facilitated the acquisition of the new site in Caldicot.
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The company has already worked on a number of major infrastructure projects across the UK includingBirmingham New Street Station and strengthening work on the A4 London Hammersmith Flyover. Founded by two former directors of a major steel supplier, Richard Selby and Justin Marriot, Pro Steel is set to recruit for a number of senior positions in the coming months as part of its ambitious growth plans. The firm, which reported turnover figures of £1.3 million in its first nine months of trading, predicts £3million of sales in its second financial year, representing growth of over 100%. Its business model is committed to sourcing work in Wales and harnessing the talent of the local supply chain, even if the project itself is located elsewhere in the UK. Richard Selby, CoFounder of Pro Steel Engineering, said: “We are delighted to have secured funding from Finance
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Adept Pure Water
Over 150 years old
Their main focus is to listen to their clients’ requirements and provide an efficient and cost effective Water Purification Process solution and Cosmetics industries as all the other sectors they trade in. In the next 5-10 years they want to have expanded to 20+ employees, and moved to an even larger premises which will enable them to offer even more in house manufactured products and services. The Company currently employs 10 people consisting of 2 other Directors, 4 engineers, 1 office based sales/admin assistants, 1 warehouse manager and 1 apprentice. Recently in the company they have found themselves in the position of being able to employ more employees who have significant experience and knowledge of the water purification industry. As the new employees have been able to ‘hit the ground running’, the Company has consequently been able to expand into new areas of the industry which wouldn’t normally have been targeted.
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he Managing Director, Bep Frosi started trading in 2003 in the name “ADEPT Pure Water Techniques”. Working from his office and garage at home, he quickly built up the business to the point where he needed a small industrial unit to work from moving to this in 2005 after a number of years developing its own range of Water Purification equipment they are proud to put Made in UK on there In House Product range, they intend in developing this range even further and looking to be a market leader developing new process as the market demands. Building a further expansion in 2009 to a much larger, purpose built industrial unit. In 2010 the Company transferred to Limited status, dropped the “Techniques”
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and is better known as “ADEPT Pure Water Ltd”. ADEPT Pure Water Ltd is now regarded as one of the most reliable and trusted suppliers of Water purification Systems and Services to Commercial Clients in the UK, specializing in Backwashable Filtration Systems, Industrial & Commercial Water Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, Di-on-x & Tri-on-x Water DeIonisers, I-on -x Range of Exchange Cylinders, Disinfection & Cleaning Chemicals, Consumables & Media amongst other systems and processes. ADEPT Pure Water has an aim to break consistently the £1,000,000 turnover ideally by 2014-2015, increasing customer’s numbers also become as well known in the Pharmaceutical, aerospace
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They work within a diverse range of companies ranging from the sole trader with a small single process to multinational, multi million pound companies. They work with numerous and diverse industries, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Drinks (Soft and Alcoholic), Metal Finishers, Electroplaters, Anodisers, Circuit Board Manufacturers, Powder Coaters, and Aerospace Industries. The Company only works with Companies within the UK. ADEPT Pure Water believes they have a different way of thinking to other companies. Their main focus is to listen to their clients’ requirements and provide an efficient and cost effective solution using quality UK or EC products. All systems are bespoke to the client’s specific requirements, with the main aim to reduce energy waste improve quality, stabilize Pure Water qualities and increase production rates. They aim to meet and exceed client expectations
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with quality products and customer service. Health and safety for all their employees and everyone who they encounter is their number 1 priority. Work practices are adapted and operated in accordance to health and safety requirements, regulations and best practice. Risk assessments are produced to identify hazards and the best course of practice
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to minimise or eradicate risk. Employees are trained in all areas of the work they perform in accordance to their job description and are not expected to perform tasks that exceed their abilities. Each employee is provided with PPE relevant to his or her role and job activities. PPE provided is quality, provided freely and replaced when either at the end of its life span or is showing signs of wear and tear.
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As driving is a significant part of many of employees responsibilities, all employees with a full UK driving licence are required to spend half a day with a driving assessor to ensure they are able to drive safely.
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Innvative Plastic Valves and Controls
GEMU is an innovative manufacturer of Valves, Measurement and Control systems. A new and unique product now launched for plastic piping systems are Plastic Valve Manifolds which can also incorporate Sensor points, Filters, Solenoid valves and other components.
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PRECISION ENGINEERING:
Amalgamated Lifts
amalgamated lifts
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Amalgamated Lifts Circus, accomplished a £2.2million contract at Phoenix Community Housing and developed technology to comply with Shabbat Law. Recruiting Simon Smith has enabled our service and repairs department to grow continuously every year. I would like to personally thank our staff for their efforts and clients who have made the last 25 years possible”.
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wenty five years ago Margaret Thatcher became the longest serving Prime Minister in Britain, Who Framed Roger Rabbit hit the cinema screens, This Morning debuted on national TV, but most importantly on 14th November 1988 EC Engineering Limited incorporated. EC Engineering is now better known as Amalgamated Lifts Limited. Amalgamated Lifts started in this specialist trade supplying lift modernisations and lift installation services across London and the South East. It became apparent that demands for AL Lifts to provide lift maintenance was growing, so in 1995 Amalgamated Lifts expanded and the service department began. The independent company has been providing the full life cycle of lifts, built strong relationships with their clients and has over 60 skilled employees, of which 40% have been with the company for more than 10 years. Throughout the twenty five years AL have modernised and installed over 700 lifts, maintain and service approx. 2000 lifts every year and have carried out over £40 million pounds worth of lift repairs. Pete Edler Director and founder says “It’s been a long journey from small beginnings. Graham Clarke and I began the business from my spare bedroom with a fax machine and a mobile phone the size of four bricks! Our first job was to install one scenic glass lift and one standard passenger lift in Manchester! We have gone on to complete our first Destination Control System at Westferry
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First Hydro
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irst Hydro Company is one of the UK’s most dynamic electricity generators, responsible for the management and operation of the pumped storage plants at Dinorwig and Ffestiniog in the Snowdonia region of Wales. They are owned by a joint venture between International Power Ltd and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Both Ffestiniog and Dinorwig compete daily to sell their power into the GB electricity market. Each of Dinorwig’s six generating units can produce 288MW of electricity, offering a combined station output of 1728MW. Ffestiniog’s four 90MW units have a combined generating capacity of 360MW. First Hydro’s electricity, and that of all the other power producers, is carried by National Grid Transo’s high voltage transmission system of pylons, cables and transformer stations, to the regional networks which then distribute power into homes and businesses throughout the UK. Dinorwig and Ffestiniog Power Stations are on the boundary of the Snowdonia National Park - an area universally recognised for its breathtaking beauty. Naturally, any major construction scheme would have to blend in with the landscape and precious wildlife habitats. Both power stations are located on sites within landscapes of historic interest in Wales. The sites are termed Dinorwig and Blaenau Ffestiniog by the CCW (Country Side Commission for Wales).
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First Hydro Dinorwig Power Station has been constructed on the site of the Dinorwig slate quarries which closed in the 1960’s. The slate tips were relocated to improve the aesthetic value of the area and the plant was constructed within the Elidir Fawr Mountain. The Elidir Fawr Mountain now forms part of the Eryri SAC. A proportion of the site is within the Snowdonia National Park and, similarly to Ffestiniog, is sheep grazed upland grassland and old slate quarries. The site comprises of the upper and lower reservoirs and associated dams, Llyn Marchlyn and Llyn Peris respectively. Above ground structures include the administration complex and security gatehouse. First Hydro Company also own and manage a small area of land on the outskirts of Nant Peris as a biodiversity park, where habitat creation schemes have been encouraged. A geological SSSI is located along the shores of Llyn Peris, showing the results of glaciation. Llyn Padarn, the lake into which Dinorwig releases excess water, is also a SSSI. Following construction, native ground cover - including grasses, shrubs and wildflowers - were carefully replaced after the building works were complete. Local stone and slate (much of which was reclaimed from old quarry buildings) were used in the construction of external facings, walls and buildings. One of the main environmental problems that faced scientists was how to ensure the protection of the Welsh
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Arctic Charr, a native to Llyn Peris. This rare fish is found in only four lakes throughout Wales. A programme was devised to ensure safe relocation to Ffynnon Llungwy; a nearby glacial lake. First Hydro Company ensures continuous monitoring of environmental issues such as water quality and wildlife protection around Dinorwig. The habits and well-being of aquatic species are observed in both Llyn Peris and Marchlyn Mawr. The native populations of salmon, trout and fresh water lamprey have open access to their chosen spawning grounds all year round. The environmental effect of building a hydro-electric scheme in an area of such natural beauty was central in each decision-making stage. The site at Ffestiniog lies within the upland grasslands of the Moelwyns. Relics of the slate and metal mining industry are apparent within the landscape. Local farmers let grazing rights for sheep. The site comprises of the upper and lower reservoirs and associated dams, Llyn Stwlan and Llyn Tan-y-Grisiau respectively, and the power station complex. There is one geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located between the two reservoirs. One of the most fundamental problems for the architects and engineers to overcome was how to dispose of approximately one million tonnes of rock excavated during construction. Sites were chosen where the rock could be dispersed around the contours of the local landscape. Indigenous grasses, trees and shrubs were then planted to enhance the area. Buildings and walls within the station complex have been constructed from local stone, slate and other natural materials. Much is done to preserve the rich and varied natural life that surrounds the power station. On the slopes leading to Stwlan Dam purple bell heather covers the mountainside providing a haven for a diverse range of insects, bees and butterflies during the summer months. The area offers a natural habitat for many of Britain’s less common bird species - stonechats, pipits, tree creepers, peregrine falcons and wheat eaters amongst them.
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First Hydro Company is committed to upholding the highest levels of quality, environmental and health and safety awareness, responsibility and integrity. First Hydro Company recognises the implications of its operations and is mindful of its impact on the environment, its people and others. We are committed to improvements in environmental performance and are certified to ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 at our Power Stations and Visitor Centre. They accept the need to provide a duty of care where there are risks against which, we might reasonably be expected to offer protection. This duty does not extend to people who willingly accept risks, such as hikers and climbers. However, they do need to consider the situation very carefully to comply with the law and decide what might be reasonably expected of them to safeguard the public while they are on their land. This will be achieved by taking account of public access in the risk assessment for First Hydro Company business. The risks associated with specific work tasks on their land will be assessed on an individual basis. Under the new ‘Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000’ First Hydro Company have no duty of
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care in respect of risks that arise from natural features, rivers, streams, ponds, cliffs, ditches, or misuse of walls, fences or gates on their land, unless they deliberately created the risk or recklessly allowed it to arise. The Company places high priority on its role as a patron for a wide range of initiatives that benefit local communities, education, sport, the arts and the environment. First Hydro Company have contributed to fifty differing projects in 2011 and over thirty five in 2012 assisting to make a success in a range of activities and projects that are within the locality of their power stations. Tel: 01286 870636 (Electric Mountain) www.fhc.co.uk
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JOHN ROBERTS (FFESTINIOG) LTD BONT NEWYDD, FFESTINIOG, GWYNEDD, N. WALES. LL41 4PT
John Roberts (Ffestiniog) Ltd has been in business since 1955. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005. The Company was incorporated in 1964. There are three divisions to the Company: • Haulage • Plant Hire • Civil Engineering Tel: (01766) 762768 | www.johnrobertsffestiniog.co.uk www.engineeringmonthly.co.uk
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Flynn Product Design
A Design for Life
Flynn Product Design is separated by their confidence to go their own way- ergo a desire to stimulate engagement in products not only through intuitive user centred design but confidence to remain edgy, contemporary and progressive, not to follow but pave a distinctive style 24
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Flynn Product Design
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hris Flynn’s early career as a freelance design engineer enabled him to work with engineering firms such as David Dexters and Architen Llandrell, which the experience then allowed him to develop Flynn Product Design in 2007. Chris Flynn is personally inspired nature, citing it as the best kind inspiration for creativity, opposed more oppressive surroundings that finds to stammer his designs.
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Flynn Product Design is based in Bristol due to its cool city vibe and that it is a real centre for creatives by being relaxed and still connected to business centres. Being a Bristol native also impacted on Chris’ decision to set up there. They spent a few years based on Spike Island influenced by a mixed and creative hub, however last year Flynn Product Design relocated into a loft studio in the Tobacco Factory, owned by Bristol’s Mayor and entrepreneur architect George Furguson which they love. An important focus for Flynn Product Design is staying close to the work where their designers see a project from start to finish and keeping craftsman mentality about their work- which is difficult to maintain when a company grows too large. In 2008 Flynn Product Design increased their prototyping resource to complement the UK set up with a resource in china. This gives them plenty of flexibility as they work with international clients. As a continually developing company Flynn Product Design can provide numerous services to their clients: offering market opportunity analysis, research and development, IP assessment, ergonomic analysis and materials consulting. In addition to this, concept development, part design, mechanical design, structural packaging design, product branding and design for manufacture and reverse engineering are available too. Flynn Product Design offer prototyping services that include FDM 3D same day printing, SLS & SLA printing and CNC part production. Further included services are VAC and RIM Casting and short run
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manufacture from a range of low cost tooling. Recent developments for Flynn Product Design is the relocation to the Tobacco Factory, they have refreshed their advisory roll as consultants with the Manufacturing Advisory Service and its sister organisation the Product Development Centre thus enabling their clients to benefit from ERDF grant funding. Flynn Product Design is also Sponsoring University of West Of England Base Camp Student entrepreneurial competition “Lion’s Den” where they are expected to be on a panel of judges for the students’ new business and product ideas.
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As a product design consultancy business, Flynn Product Design have a skill set applies to numerous sectors, Flynn Product Design thrive on the diversity of their clients and work. For example, Flynn Product Design has worked with medical devices and football cameras in the same month. Over the years they have worked with international companies that are involved in defence, telecoms, home wares, garden products, consumer electricals, point of purchase and structural packaging. Flynn Product Design also has a lot of experience in assisting entrepreneurial inventors and start up ventures. A few clients that Flynn Product Design has worked with include NHS, University
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of Oxford, Sapient Nitro, Standard Chartered Bank, Liverpool FC and Habitat. Trends that are ensuing within the industry are the internet, wearable technology, smart materials and the 3D printing revolution. Working through times of unprecedented change, due to innovations such as the internet has enabled Flynn Product Design to do a variety of things. Flynn Product Design has never fostered the ambition to be the biggest; their focus is on the design and development. Flynn Product Design is separated by their confidence to go their own way; ergo a desire to stimulate engagement in products not only through intuitive user centred design but confidence to remain edgy, contemporary and progressive, not to follow but pave a distinctive style often inspired by natural systems. Aiming to foster confidence in their clients, in their branding and daring to be different with their design vision, Flynn Product Design employ a mix of designers that are confident in their ability to solve problems and handle possible “Can’t be done” situations. Beyond this Flynn Product Design continue to remain focused on keeping their clients experience close, approachable and that client’s can get in touch with them anytime of the day. Flynn Product Design have been developing a reputation for award winning design; here is a testimonial from their client Mike Falconer, Director of Sapient Nitro whom Flynn Product Design did the Techball project for wrote: “When we went to Flynn with our challenge (others said impossible) of developing a playable, FIFA standard football with embedded camera inside two months, it was their can-do mentality and orientation, as much as their first-class design skills, that really marked them out. And even in the face of further unforeseen obstacles, they delivered.” During the recent economic hardship, Flynn Product design has shown growth, despite the downturn. One of Flynn Product Design’s larger challenges stems from the short term thinking that can result from economic uncertainty, the various knock on effects are; the obvious one being markets that have limited growth are not going to invest in the same level of new product development. Manufacturing as a whole is going through a time of increased change, as a result of that in some cases, is it is harder to have longer term relationship in a global design market; business is all about relationships so clearly requires industry to keep pace. Flynn Product Design have managed to turn these challenges to their advantage in that some organisations prefer to work with a company like theirs because of their high flexibility as an organisation.
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ormed in 1995 by Bradley Beard [Joint Chief Executive Officer], Forefront Utilities based in Essex, provides a wide variety of services, from gas mains installation to repair and maintenance to specialist drilling services.
Forefront Utilities provide extremely thorough processes in terms of gas mains replacement, gas leaks, specialised drilling and outlet work, ensuring that they complete each job with a high professional standard. The reinstatement service can apply to footpaths, highways, specialist services, verges and landscaping. Forefront Utilities have received 100% positive feedback from their customers for the quality of their work. Owning a material excavation site located near Brentwood, Forefront Utilities are dedicated to minimising their carbon footprint. The site processes over 1,200 tonnes of material per week, which is recycled at the facility.
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By recently investing in the latest recycling technology they have achieved near 100% recycling.
method to mechanical digging. This service aids Forefront Utilities to reduce their effect on the environment.
Forefront Utilities is one of very few independent companies that are able to provide vacuum excavation, an alternate
In addition to this Forefront Utilities operate their own training facility, utilizing their experienced employees
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and HR personnel to create and strengthen efficient members of staff.
Occupational Safety Awards (2006, 2007 and 2009).
Their fleet is composed of modern vans, trucks and state-of-the-art equipment which include 48� stoppalls. Forefront Utilities operate throughout the UK.
Forefront Utilities holds accreditations with Achilles, Corgi, Wrap, and Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, the British Safety Council, ALG and the Gas Safe Register. Furthermore Forefront Utilities has won multiple awards such as: CheQmark Customer Satisfaction Certificate (2012), ISO 18001: OHSAS accreditation (2007), ISO 9001: quality accreditation (2009) and ISO 14001: environmental accreditation
Health & Safety is an integral part of Forefront Utilities, striving to be the safest provider within the industry they have being recognised and received multiple awards, the International Safety Award (2008) and the Gold award at the
(2004) for their commitment to Health & Safety excellence in their gas solutions work. Tel: 01702507440 www.forefrontutilities.com/
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Micron Design
Micron Design offer a complete engineering service from design concepts through to manufactured prototypes, including electronics, software design and test/installation as required.
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ased in Leicester, Micron Design was formed in 1998 and in August 2007, Micron Design became part of gasfill Limited where it operates as a separate design engineering division. As a relatively small business they are able to give a very personal service and always ensure that the client is closely involved in all the stages of a project by carrying out regular design reviews. Because of their precision engineering background they set themselves very high standards in terms of the work they carry out and ensure that project timescales are met. Ultimately they judge their success on ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved, as shown by the number of clients who return with more work. In the future the Company aim to continue to grow the business, particularly now that growth is being seen in the manufacturing sector and more companies are keen to invest in new products. They provide design services for mechanical, electronic, software/ firmware solutions and manufacturing/ development of prototypes. They have considerable experience in meeting the demands of industry sectors such as high precision engineering, pharmaceutical, automotive, medical, and aerospace and plastics. They are currently working with a global automotive component manufacturer to design test equipment to ensure that their products meet their very high quality standards. This work combines all the skill that Micron Design offers from concept design, through to software development and final manufacture of a finished unit. Projects typically range from a few weeks to several months requiring full time commitment of a number of engineers. The Company is looking to embrace the benefits of the new social media technology to enhance the growth
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potential of the business. They find this challenging in terms of keeping a constant presence and awareness of this environment. Micron Design has an environmental policy and believes that sustainability and the environment will increasingly play a part in business. Some of their projects are products designed to improve environmental issues. They also have a Health and Safety policy aimed at ensuring the safety of employees. Design projects include hazard analysis as a matter of course in order to ensure safety of others. This system was developed in conjunction with AMETEK Taylor Hobson for the assessment of engine block cylinder bores to analyse crosshatch angle on a plateau-honed
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cylinder bore as this parameter can have a significant impact on engine performance and fuel consumption. Micron Design was responsible for the design and manufacture of the complete mechanical, electrical/electronic and software control systems for the measuring head which incorporated fine axis control and motorised optical componentry. Micron supplied the necessary electronics/software interface elements to allow the customer to implement the necessary analytical assessment software. Micron Design has developed a complete bespoke cleaning facility for AMETEK Taylor Hobson’s high precision bearing journals for their roundness instruments. This required the development of an automated cleaning cycle using a flammable liquid medium. The solution provided by Micron comprised of a sealed enclosure with a re-circulating fluid filtering system, an ATEX based control system incorporating pneumatic actuators and a remote PLC control panel. This solution
CIVIL ENGINEERING: provided comprehensive configurability enabling a flexible choice of internal and external cleaning jets to be sequenced to provide optimum cleaning conditions. Taylor Hobson required a turnkey solution which could be installed in their facilities in the UK and China.
This was designed, developed, manufactured and installed as a turnkey solution for a leading fire protection company to provide them with pre-conformance testing data of their products. It provides an internal volume of 1.7M3 (1.2m x 1.2m x 1.2m) via a steel constructed framework,
Micron Design and then filled providing a permanent finish. The initial phase of the project was to conduct cutting trials on plaster samples in order to establish the power tools fundamental parameters in terms of cutter tool material selection, feed rate, motor speed and torque. The power tool was then designed using Solidworks 3D CAD which enabled the main body to be produced using FDM (fuse deposition modelling) in ABS. All machined parts were manufactured and together with commercially available components a working prototype was created for subsequent testing. The Company has recently completed the successful long term development of a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) compressor that enables vehicles to be refuelled at home. This operates from a normal domestic household gas and electricity supply which slowly fills the CNG fuel tanks within a vehicle whilst parked. All aspects of this technology which include the thermodynamic development of the compressor, control architecture, software/firmware and fuel delivery systems have been developed in-house. Numerous compressors
low thermal mass furnace lining and two natural gas 56Kw burners enabling a maximum operating temperature of 1250 degrees Celsius to be achieved. A removable door and roof section enables test samples to be configured for testing. The tested products require an accurate temperature profile to be followed and this is achieved via a programmable controller which enables multiple temperature profiles to be selected and programmed according to the test criteria required. A PC and software provide test data monitoring and capture with a bespoke database system being used to provide the user interface, real-time display and data storage. Micron designed and developed a prototype handheld power tool for Newmac Developments that uses a HSS fluted cylinder to enable a 60mm wide recess to be chased out where a crack appears in plaster walls. This then allows a 50mm nylon plasterers tape to be placed over the crack
have been manufactured and have undergone rigorous lifetime testing which has resulted in the development of a pre-production prototype ready for manufacture. The compressor has been successfully patented in the UK and within Europe. Part of this development project was funded by a Technology Strategy Board grant. The project is now at the stage where to exploit the full commercialisation Gasfill are seeking a partner to manufacture “tens of thousands of devices per annum”.
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ince its start in 1955, MKE has grown from a single, family run workshop in Detling to become the largest independent provider of engineering services to industry in the South East of England – employing over 115 members of staff across three branches covering the London and South East areas Working out of a 30,000sq ft. head office and workshop in Sittingbourne, MKE’s main focus has always been overhauls and rewinds of AC/DC electric motors. As time has gone by, the level of service has increased to include sales and repairs of various types of pumps, drive systems, generators, gearboxes and industrial electronics. Coupled with a well equipped machine shop, MKE have cemented their position as the “Total Engineering Solution” to industry. An increase in size hasn’t diminished the family owned and operated ethos and whilst MKE now have major framework agreements in place with multi-national conglomerates, they still show the same level of customer care to a “one-man band” walking in off the street with a motor for repair. The recent economic downturn took its toll on the engineering sector, MKE continues to record year on year increases in success and invests heavily in continued expansion. A recent acquisition of the component balancing company Giesler, has greatly improved their in-house dynamic balancing capabilities. MKE also runs a fleet of dedicated vehicles with engineers on call 24/7, 365 days of the year to respond
MKE Engineering Group to emergency breakdowns and provide all of their services at customer locations, reducing downtime and returning plant quickly and efficiently to operation. Energy efficiency is very much of the moment and MKE are heavily involved in this trend. A major focus has been to enable customers to make substantial cost savings to their energy bills by using more efficient motors, pumps or by attaching a variable speed drive. Working closely with our major partners such as ABB, MKE have been able to provide customers with demonstrably significant savings, thus helping them to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their “green” credentials. Its not just customers who reap the benefits, MKE as a company are working to increase their recycling output, investing in solar panels for their head office and installing more energy efficient lighting thereby reducing their own impact on the environment. Health & Safety is always of utmost importance to MKE with every engineer required to undertake and pass a two day Passport to Safety course to ensure they are aware and well equipped to work in a safe and professional manner. Due to the varied nature of the work, MKE staff are also given additional training in a wide number of areas such as confined space working, water hygiene working (NWHS -National Water Hygiene Scheme) etc. MKE’s operation would all be meaningless if the end product was not of a high standard, however quality has
always been of paramount importance. This is reflected by its long standing ISO 9001:2008 accreditation with the BSI for Quality along with its standard warranty on all repairs carried out. In addition, MKE are members of and assessed by organisations such as AEMT (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades), ECA (Electrical Contractors Association), UVDB (Utilities Vendor DataBase via Achilles), SKF (Certified Rebuilder for Electric Motors) and ABB (Authorised Value Provider). Why not speak to one of their engineering consultants to discuss your needs by calling 01795 471089 or visit their workshop for a tour of their facilities?
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Honest Family Business
Partwell Group
Partwell are continuing to see growth as they move forward and invest for the future
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stablished in 1979, Partwell Group is still a family owned and run business, with over 30 years’ experience in plastics and engineering. They specialise in plastics – stockholding industrial sheet material and offering a CNC engineering/machining service for simple and complex plastic components; using state of the art multi-axis technology.
machine head can rotate to almost any angle, reducing lead times for components with non-standard angle detail without the need to have special cutters manufactured. Other features include a fast auto changing head, large bed size 3.5metres x 1.5metres, rapid machining speeds of up to 75 metres per minute and material probes to ensure precise measuring and tolerance control.
5-axis CNC technology makes the precision cutting of complex 3D components a simple operation. The
Machined plastic parts of all industries Partwell Group, engineer bespoke plastic parts and components for any
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industry and application, from conveyor change parts, machine guards and screens, filtration bridge plates, medical devices, food processing machine parts, schools and playground equipment, bespoke food chopping boards just to name a few. Engineering investment for growth Last year Partwell invested in a new twin head water jet cutting machine. This expanded the cutting technology capabilities, the high pressure machine water jet cuts nested products with significantly less waste than other
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cutting methods. They can also now cut other materials such as metals, felts, foams and rubber on the water jet machine. The year previous Partwell extended the CNC engineering technology with a state of the art 5-axis CNC router for the machining of bespoke 3D plastic parts. Unsure if you have a requirement for plastic machining? Their sales office is run by engineers, they are often approached by businesses that are unsure if they have a need for a plastic engineering service. Partwell engineers offer specialist plastic knowledge of all grades, design assistance with 3D
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software. 3D software simulations on part designs can identify potential problems early, without scrapping material and more importantly save time on fast paced projects. Engineers will make site visits to client’s production plants and make joint visits with our clients and end users to establish how bespoke machined plastic components can improve production efficiency and save costs. Trust=Success Partwell believe a big part of their success is that they maintain close customer relationships, trust is an
important value at Partwell, they have engineers that run the department and work directly with customers. They are honest with their capabilities. Lead times are measured and a key deliverable for the department. The parts that Partwell produce for clients are often an element of a customer project; they will not delay a customer project. Last month they received a brass component from a client, the Partwell engineer involved reverse engineered, prototyped, visited the client, adapted the product design to reduce waste and then CNC machined a medium sized batch of the polyethylene component in just 3 days. Being an industrial plastic sheet stockholder also improves machining lead times as the sheet material is on site, waiting to be cut. They stock all grades of plastics including polyethylene, polypropylene, acetal, PEEK, PTFE, nylon, PVC etc. Partwell are continuing to see growth as they move forward and invest for the future. They plan to invest in further cutting technology, most likely a new state of the art Lathe machine, to expand production capacity of turned plastic components. Also they have 3 apprentices and will recruit a further two early this year. Tel: www.partwell-group.co.uk
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Rotary
Global Engineering Proud member of Made in Sheffield
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otary Engineering was formed in 2003 after a management buy-out of two companies; Burnand Magnets and Rotary Engineering. Rotary Engineering export UK manufactured equipment on a global scale, providing excellent quality machinery which continues to perform consistently over decades, with very little need for further expenditure.
area include Stator Cut Off Machine, Coil Puller and Burn Off Oven.
A customer driven approach ensures that Rotary Engineering is continually responsive to the ever changing needs of their customers, and the industry that they operate within. Rotary Engineering has three key manufacturing divisions; Motor Repair Equipment, Coil Manufacturing Equipment and Electromagnets.
Rotary Engineering’s third division, New Electromagnet designs include: Bipolar, High Power Rectangular, Circular Magnets and Lid Lifters. The magnet side of the business also has design capabilities with finite element analysis, to produce bespoke magnet design work. In addition to this they have the abilities to repair electromagnets from other companies.
The motor repair equipment has been manufactured in Sheffield for over 50 years; this involves building workshop equipment to aid their customers motor repair facilities. Key machines in this
Further to the three above divisions, control systems are also manufactured onsite. These are used across a wide range of magnets and their respective applications. These demand a wide
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Coil Manufacturing Equipment is another division that is manufactured in Sheffield, and has been for the last 3 decades. These machines are used to manufacture the coils generally found in stators and generators, key machines in this area are the Coil Spreader and Coil Press.
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range of control systems to perform the necessary sequence of switching and other functions. Every electromagnet that is manufactured or refurbished by Rotary Engineering, and is tested with their own test equipment and LOLER certified by their special LOLER testing facility designed and manufactured by them to test magnets. Another service provided by Rotary Engineering is renewable technology installation and maintenance which is primarily for farmers and commercial businesses. The company operates in a workshop area; with full capabilities for manufacturing all our equipment inhouse in a purpose built 10,000 sq ft workshop, and also has office space. All of Rotary Engineering’s products are manufactured in Sheffield the company is a proud member of Made in Sheffield (recently being awarded the Made in Sheffield trademark). Other associations that Rotary Engineering is a part of are AEMT, EASA, and Investors in People.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: Rotary Engineering is focusing on product development, to enhance their machines aesthetic appeal to their customers. In particular to improve their Coil Spreaders design, Rotary Engineering is working with an industrial design company in Sheffield. Due to the diversity of their products, Rotary Engineering has a dynamic and varied customer base. In terms of the Electromagnet side of the business their customers are mainly based in the UK and can range from high-tech steel manufacturers to scrap yards.
Rotary ISO:9001 allows them to keep the quality of our products and services offered. Recognising their impact on the environment in terms of the use of raw materials, emissions to air/water and waste generation, Rotary Engineering employ an environmental policy, and aim to minimise their effect as practically as possible. Health & safety is taken very seriously at Rotary Engineering. Working within an environment where moving forklifts and people operating heavy machinery can
The OEM side of the business splits into two different types of customers, multimillion companies with a large customer base who are looking to expand their capacity by purchasing one of the companies machines – these customers often ask for bespoke design of the machines, which is something Rotary Engineering is able to offer. The other customer is often someone who works with multi-companies and repair motors; they often want a machine that allows them to work on multi motor sizes. Rotary Engineering’s machines allow them to do that. These customers are based globally, from Madagascar, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, China, Russia and Europe. Enhancing the aesthetic appeal is a focal trend within Rotary Engineering, as well as being able to provide machines that can withstand heavy usage- due to their customers being in demanding high volume and physical industries, the machines will be used on a regular basis. Recently Rotary Engineering has completed a wind turbine installation and received a letter from the customer stating that he was pleased with the hard-work and commitment of their team. Customer feedback is valuable to Rotary Engineering; recently they have completed a wind turbine installation and received a letter from their customer; stating that he was pleased with the hard-work and commitment of their team. The customer is an integral part of Rotary Engineering, aiming to provide them with products that will completely benefit them for a low cost. Working to
be very dangerous. Rotary Engineering ensure that all of their staff members have the correct tools to do the required job, as well as being aware of the risks involved. A risk assessment is conducted for each task, and if something is deemed too dangerous – it will not be done until it is deemed safe.
range- including their efficiency and aesthetic value, this is achievable by keeping up with current and future market trends. Tel:01142513134 www.rotary.co.uk/
Anyone visiting is always escorted around the workshop to ensure their safety. Rotary Engineering monitors Health & Safety, ensuring that all of their Health & Safety managers are up to date with the correct courses. Rotary Engineering plan to continually improve and develop their product
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