Andrew Allcock reviews recent turning technology applications, taking in the machining of hip replacement joints, fire extinguisher components, hydraulic connectors and scale models Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics has recently invested in its 10th Doosan mill-turn centre from Mills CNC (01926 736736). The machine, an MX 2000ST (chuck size 8/10″, 540 mm turning diameter, 1,020 mm turning length), was installed at the company’s Advanced Bearing Systems’ facility, in Leamington Spa, in autumn 2009 and is being used to manufacture complex, high precision orthopaedic ball (femoral) and socket (acetabular) components, used in BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) surgical procedures

SILVER SPRING, Md. , June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — How can death and disease associated with tobacco use be reduced? What is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doing to prevent our children from becoming the next generation of Americans to die prematurely from tobacco use

At Jewelry Information Center’s Fine Jewelry Preview and Luncheon NEW YORK , June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America, held its annual Fine Jewelry Preview and Luncheon this week in New York City , unveiling the newest jewelry trend pieces that consumers will be vying for when the baubles hit stores later this year. “Consumers and editors look to Jewelry Information Center for direction on fine jewelry and watch trends, so we carefully select and showcase the hottest new designers alongside respected jewelry houses at the event,” says Helena Krodel , Director of Media and Special Events for Jewelers of America.

Project Targeted for Baltimore Area in Mid-July CAMP HILL, Pa. and BALTIMORE , June 24 /PRNewswire/ — Excel Homes, the leading manufacturer of custom modular houses, and the Maryland Community Builders’ Foundation, the charitable arm of the Home Builders Association of Maryland , announced today that they will join ABC’s hit series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” for an upcoming project in the Baltimore area in July. Local builder Artisan Fine Homes will help complete the build.

Design and craftsmanship of Maserati driving top players from this year’s NBA Draft Class to 5th Avenue Sean John Flagship location NEW YORK , June 24 /PRNewswire/ — Maseratis were featured on 5th Avenue as part of Sean John ‘s first annual “Pre-Draft Fine Tailoring Experience”.