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UK Government tightens defence procurement rules to tackle delays and overspending
The UK Government has announced a major overhaul of defence procurement rules aimed at improving delivery performance and reducing the persistent delays and budget overruns affecting major defence programmes. The reforms, unveiled by the Ministry of Defence and Minister for Defence Procurement and…
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Rolls-Royce SMR launches apprenticeship drive for UK’s first SMR project
Rolls-Royce SMR is looking to recruit a new generation of local apprentices as work gathers pace on the UK’s first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme in North Wales. The company has begun recruiting apprentices to support activities linked to the proposed SMR development at Wylfa on Anglesey, a…
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Mahindra Group Appoints Purnima Lamba as Chief Brand Officer!
Mahindra Group has announced the appointment of Purnima Lamba as its new Chief Brand Officer, effective September 1, 2026. In her new leadership role, Lamba will be responsible for driving the group’s global brand strategy, corporate communications, and storytelling initiatives as Mahindra continu…
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Can tooling quality and cost efficiency finally align?
At a time when global manufacturing volumes are reshaping how tooling is priced, produced, and delivered, Ultra Tooling enters the market focused on exactly that challenge. With over 30 years in engineering and deep experience in sliding head machining, Russell Layton of Ultra Tooling explains how global manufacturing growth is influencing both pricing and capability across the tooling sector. The range spans Swiss-type tooling, inserts, holders, and workholding solutions, offering comparable material quality, coatings, and standards to more established brands – with savings of around 15% to 25% depending on application.
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Monitor your coolant concentration in real time without leaving your desk!
Machine shops have always relied on manual checks to monitor coolant concentration — Fluidedge is changing that. Founded off the back of a direct customer need, the company combines integrated sensors with a dedicated dashboard to give operators real-time visibility of cutting fluids, coolant concentration, temperature, pH and oil levels – all from one place. MTDCNC’s Sanjay Khamitkar speaks with Vishal Patel of Fluidedge to find out how this hardware-software solution is redefining lubrication management for machine shops across India.
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Lincoln Electric Launches AlumaFab MIG Welding System for High-Volume Aluminum Applications!
Lincoln Electric has introduced the AlumaFab aluminum MIG welding system, a new welding platform specifically engineered to support high-volume aluminum fabrication operations. Designed to simplify aluminum welding while improving consistency, productivity, and ease of operation, the system is intended for manufacturers operating in demanding production environments across industries such as automotive, transportation, aerospace, marine, and industrial equipment manufacturing. The AlumaFab system has been developed to address many of the common challenges associated with aluminum MIG welding, including unstable wire feeding, burnback, birdnesting, and setup complexity. According to Lincoln Electric, the system is designed to deliver a stable welding arc and
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Could a ceramic fibre brush improve your deburring process?
Easy to use, easy to program, and effective on castings with natural part variation – the Xebec Surface Brush helps eliminate the risk of missed edges that can occur with traditional rigid chamfer tools. As David Taylor of Drill Service highlights, the ceramic fibre design allows controlled flexibility for deburring, root burr removal, and surface finishing using a standard end mill-style program. With simple adjustment, predictable wear behaviour, and reliable performance on variable parts, it’s a more consistent approach to achieving surface quality in demanding applications. Join MTDCNC’s Tom Skubala for an exciting Technical Corner to learn why customers should
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Royal Enfield Announces Proposed ₹2,500 Crore Greenfield Manufacturing Expansion in Andhra Pradesh!
Royal Enfield has announced plans to establish a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Tada near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, as part of its long-term expansion strategy aimed at supporting rising domestic and global demand for its motorcycles. The company plans to invest approximately ₹2,500 crore in the proposed project, which will be implemented in phases subject to board approvals and future market demand conditions. The planned facility is expected to significantly strengthen Royal Enfield’s manufacturing network in southern India while enhancing production capacity to support the company’s continued growth across international and domestic markets. The expansion reflects the increasing demand for
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This is how Posithread reduce lead times for custom tooling
“A lot of the time with specials, it’s an instant need.” That’s why Posithread combines in-house engineering, SolidWorks simulation, grinding, wheel dressing, inspection, and even oil temperature control under one roof – to deliver custom tooling fast without compromising quality. Rowan Easter-Robinson of MTDCNC speaks with Karl Henderson of Posithread about how they produce everything from special thread forms and grooving tools to custom end mills and port tools, with turnaround times as fast as seven days.
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“Bevel Gear India isn’t chasing the industry – they’re steering it!”
Manufacturing isn’t about being the cheapest anymore. It’s about precision, technology, and taking on the work others won’t touch. In this MTDCNC podcast, Mushtaq Jamal of Bevel Gear India talks about rebuilding the company around advanced bevel gear technology, developing over 2,000 gear ratios, supplying the Indian lunar rover program, and why relationships still matter more than anything else in manufacturing. From high-ratio hypoids to moon missions, this is a conversation about engineering ambition, grit, and where Indian manufacturing is heading next.
SME Focus Episode 273: Christophe Convert – Bottld
SME Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The weekly show was founded by Chris Greenough. Chris has championed the British manufacturing sector for more than two decades, particularly SMEs, and we are delighted that he is hosting this innovative programme brought to you by MTDCNC. The week’s show features PLUS Automation’s Mark Weymouth as he interviews Christophe Convert, MD of Bottld.
Should he stay or should he go? MTDCNC Uncut tackles politics, GDP and the mood in manufacturing
The latest episode of MTDCNC Uncut has arrived, and this time the conversation moves far beyond machine tools and factory floors. Recorded candidly in the studio, the MTDCNC team dive into a wide-ranging discussion covering UK politics, the economy, manufacturing confidence and the latest GDP figures dominating today’s headlines. With pressure mounting on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the conversation naturally turns towards leadership, business confidence and whether the UK economy is finally beginning to show signs of momentum. According to figures released today, UK GDP grew by 0.6% during the first quarter of 2026, outperforming many expectations and providing
Torneado de alto rendimiento: grados, rompevirutas y productividad con Kennametal
En el primer episodio del podcast de MTDCNC en español, Ana Fernanda Meléndez tuvo la oportunidad de conversar con Francisco Cepeda sobre algunos de los temas más importantes en el mundo del torneado y el maquinado de metales.En este episodio hablamos sobre:🔧 Selección de grados para mejorar rendimiento y productividad🔧 Aplicaciones en aceros inoxidables 304 y 316🔧 Diferencias y usos de KCU10B, KCU25B y KCS10B🔧 Maquinado de superaleaciones como Inconel, titanio y Waspaloy🔧 La importancia de los rompevirutas en el proceso de mecanizadoUna conversación muy técnica, pero también muy aterrizada a los retos reales que viven los talleres y fabricantes
SME Focus Episode 272: Loddon Social Enterprise & OutEngineered
SME Focus is the programme showcasing our brilliant SMEs. For manufacturers, by manufacturers. The weekly show was founded by Chris Greenough. Chris has championed the British manufacturing sector for more than two decades, particularly SMEs, and we are delighted that he is hosting this innovative programme brought to you by MTDCNC. The week’s show features PLUS Automation’s Mark Weymouth as he interviews Kim and Jilly from Loddon Social Enterprise & Poggy Murray Whitham from OutEngineered.
160 years of shaping how the world actually moves
“Some companies make parts, a few make history – and then there’s Gleason.” For over a century and a half, Gleason has been at the centre of gear technology. In this podcast, Paul, VP of Sales at Gleason, shares how the industry has moved from mechanical systems to fully connected machines – where design, cutting, and inspection all speak to each other in real time. We’re talking micron-level precision, laser inspection, and systems that don’t just make parts. They actually improve them. Watch the full episode to see how Gleason continues to push the industry forward.
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