Thursday, 07 September 2023 10:53
Metals sector optimistic despite international trade, energy and labour challenges warns new report
Rising energy prices, the impact of life after the EU and labour shortages continue to be the main challenges facing the UK metals sector according to a new report due to be launched next week. Nearly a quarter of firms…
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Wednesday, 06 September 2023 10:48
Tata Steel and ABB will jointly explore technologies to help reduce carbon footprint of steel production
Tata Steel Ltd and global technology leader ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will work together to co-create innovative models and technologies to help reduce the carbon footprint of steel production. ABB will bring global experience in…
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Wednesday, 30 August 2023 10:10
Ball Screws vs Lead Screws: horses for courses
By Japh Humphries, UK Sales & Commercial Manager, Matara UK Ltd. When it comes to linear motion systems, one question that gets repeatedly asked is ‘which should I use – ball screw or lead screw?’ They both perform the same…
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Thursday, 17 August 2023 11:12
Top aluminum producer and recycler Novelis to increase uptime following ABB modernization
Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, is working with ABB to upgrade its third-party drives and controls system as part of a brownfield modernization project at its hot rolling…
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Wednesday, 26 July 2023 09:59
BAM spin-off wants to speed up the welding process of wind towers eightfold
A spin-off of the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) has developed a groundbreaking approach that revolutionises the welding process in the manufacture of steel towers for wind turbines. The new technology could secure important competitive advantages for the German…
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Wednesday, 28 June 2023 10:16
ABB awarded electrification and automation contract for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s new advanced cold rolling mill
ABB has been appointed to provide electrification and automation systems for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AM/NS India) advanced steel cold rolling mill (CRM) in Hazira, Gujarat. The contract at the flagship manufacturing plant comes through John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL),…
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Monday, 12 June 2023 10:22
Upgrade for one's own business: 3 high-quality robot auctions at Surplex
Used industrial robots from the automotive and metal industries offer an affordable opportunity for companies to add to their operations. On Surplex.com, various models can be auctioned off in June. Robots are particularly useful in the automotive and metal industries.…
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Thursday, 01 June 2023 12:02
Outokumpu introduces first-of-its-kind initiative bringing customers and steel scrap suppliers together to strengthen circular economy in Europe
Outokumpu is launching a new circularity initiative, Outokumpu Inner Circle, to strengthen the circular economy in Europe. The initiative will be launched today at the World Circular Economy in Helsinki, Finland. The Inner Circle initiative will bring transparency to supply…
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Wednesday, 31 May 2023 12:06
ArcelorMittal Construction orders digital and control system technology for steel mill in France
ArcelorMittal Construction has awarded ABB a contract to deploy solutions specifically designed for metals processing at its cold rolling mill in Contrisson, France, as part of a modernization project. The solutions, which include ABB Ability™ Manufacturing Operations Management for metals…
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Friday, 26 May 2023 10:52
‘BIG BIRTHDAY BASH’ MARKS UNISON’S 50 YEARS OF INTELLIGENT TUBE TECHNOLOGY
Unison Ltd, the UK-based inventors of all-electric tube manipulation, celebrated their 50th anniversary with a big birthday bash at their Scarborough HQ on Wednesday, 24th May 2023. Just short of 100 customers, colleagues, friends and members of the ‘Made In…
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Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:18
Metso to supply service and spare parts to iron ore plant in Europe
Metso has received a repeat order to an iron ore processing plant in Europe, for a replacement chain for their iron ore pelletizing system. Metso’s complete chain package delivery consists of more than 6000 high-quality grate plates, chain links, through…
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Monday, 08 May 2023 22:27
PRESENTING UNISON’S TUBE BENDING INNOVATIONS AT FABTECH 2023
Unison Tube LLC, the North American division of UK-based Unison Ltd, will present a number of innovative tube manipulation technologies at FABTECH – North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. Unison machines on show at FABTECH Booth…
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Monday, 08 May 2023 22:08
7 Questions about Resistance Weld Process Monitoring
By Mark Boyle, PhD Senior Manager, Product Engineering and Applications, AMADA WELD TECH INC. Q1: Our resistance welding process produces inconsistent results: Most of the welds are good, but we get too many weak welds that require rework or cause…
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Monday, 06 March 2023 10:08
Metso Outotec wins order for iron ore pelletizing plants in China
Metso Outotec has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd (BSIET) for the delivery of two compact-sized iron ore pelletizing plants for Chengde Zhaofeng Iron and Steel Group, Co. Ltd in Hebei province, China. This is…
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Tuesday, 17 January 2023 10:44
Midtherm lasers in on growth after £1.2m machine investment
A specialist sub-contract laser cutting and forming specialist is reaping the operational and environmental benefits of a £1.2m machine investment. Midtherm Laser, which employs 45 people at its factory on Peartree Lane in Dudley, has increased its capacity and speed…
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