StarragHeckert increased order intake on a currency adjusted basis by 6.2% to CHF 188 million in 2010 (CHF:Swiss francs) which was still impacted by the global economic crises (prior year CHF 187 million, nominal +0.3%). Sales revenue grew in the last two quarters, but decreased currency adjusted by 17% for the full fiscal year.

A Chinese college has installed 303 seats of Edgecam.

A Chinese college has installed 303 seats of Edgecam.

BARA, the British Automation and Robot Association, has reported that 2010 UK robot sales are up 65% on 2009 figures, reversing the declining trend in robot sales which the UK has seen year on year since 2005.

BARA, the British Automation and Robot Association, has reported that 2010 UK robot sales are up 65% on 2009 figures, reversing the declining trend in robot sales which the UK has seen year on year since 2005.

Myths abound about manufacturing being dead-end, messy and lacking creativity, with boring assembly lines, poor pay and a lack of esteem for its workers. The Manufacturing Institute (TMI) set about addressing the image problem several years ago introduced a campaign to support UK manufacturers in attracting new talent, Make It – specifically designed to encourage more young and future talent into manufacturing.

Myths abound about manufacturing being dead-end, messy and lacking creativity, with boring assembly lines, poor pay and a lack of esteem for its workers. The Manufacturing Institute (TMI) set about addressing the image problem several years ago introduced a campaign to support UK manufacturers in attracting new talent, Make It – specifically designed to encourage more young and future talent into manufacturing.

Rates of expansion in UK manufacturing new orders and employment accelerated to reach levels without precedent in the nineteen-year history of the Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing survey leading to near-record growth in output.

Rates of expansion in UK manufacturing new orders and employment accelerated to reach levels without precedent in the nineteen-year history of the Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing survey leading to near-record growth in output.

Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments for the motorsport industry in its machining and inspection software at a Motorsport Industry Association Members Meeting to be held at the company’s Birmingham headquarters on Wednesday, 23 February.