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Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:03:01 +0100

Archived NAMTEC Newsletters

Strategic Reports available

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:07:03 +0100

Two recently published reports on Surface Treatment and Titanium are now available.

The reports, dealing the with surface treatment industry and the titanium industry in the UK are available for download.

SEG contract awarded

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:04:11 +0100

NAMTEC awarded contract to establish The Surface Engineering Group

The National Metals Technology Centre (NAMTEC) has been awarded a contract to establish a world class centre of excellence in Surface Engineering that aims to increase the use of technology within the region's advanced engineering and manufacturing companies.

Yorkshire Forward's Regional Technology Capacity Building strategy identified the need for such a project which will be managed by the Surface Engineering Group (SEG).

SEG has been set up to manage the contract and will be housed in NAMTEC's Swinden House facility. SEG will draw upon the physical resources of its project partners within Corus' RD&T Swinden Technology Centre, the Research Centre in Surface Engineering within the Engineering Materials Department at the University of Sheffield, the Materials and Engineering Research Institute at Sheffield Hallam University and TWI Ltd at its Advanced Manufacturing Park site.

These four key regional technology providers offer a highly complimentary set of skills and novel equipment, covering a wide spectrum of coating types and applications. The Group also provides an extensive state of the art array of test and validation equipment and services.

SEG aims to create a world-leading organisation that will develop and drive the capabilities and competencies of the region's advanced engineering and manufacturing companies using state-of-the-art surface engineering and coatings technologies, tools and techniques. It will also support economic growth in the region by increasing the profitability of regional engineering and manufacturing companies.

A range of key support services to industry in the region will be made available including: a targeted R&D programme, information services, an industry liaison agenda, a targeted supply chain development strategy and a series of industry briefings, workshops and training activities.

For more information please visit the SEG website at http://www.seg.org.uk.

Note to editors.

NAMTEC is a not for profit organisation supported by Objective 1, Yorkshire Forward, the European Regional development Fund, DTI and LSC.

Media Contact: David Stafford,Sales & Marketing Manager, NAMTEC.

Email: marketing@namtec.co.uk
Tel: 01709 724990

NAMTEC Technology Skills Audit

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:34:11 +0100

Take part in the first National Survey that focuses on Technical skills in the metals manufacturing and processing industry; covering metallurgy, materials science and engineering (electrical, mechanical and manufacturing).

At a time when core skill shortages are becoming a critical factor in our industry we need to establish current activity levels and would ask you to take time out to complete the survey and return it by fax to 01709 724999 or via email to:anita.sunderland@namtec.co.uk

International Survey

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:39:13 +0100

This questionnaire has been prepared by ECISS, the European Committee for Iron and Steel Standardization. ECISS is responsible for drafting and maintaining the European steel standards. The users of these standards are found in the steel industry. Today there are over 400 European steel standards available.

In order to develop its process and the quality of the standards, ECISS is looking to gather information through this survey. In each country the European wide survey will be carried out by the national standardization body.

If you require further information on this survey or its goals, please contact Karen Border, (BSI) karen.border@bsi-global.com, who is the person responsible for steel standarization in the UK.

The completed survey should be returned to atlas@bsi-global.com by 15th September 2007.

SMF Launch

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:05:09 +0000

We are delighted that The Rt. Hon. Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Competitiveness, for the Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, officially launched the Special Metals Forum on the 6th December 2007. The launch was held at the National Metals Technology Centre, Swinden House, Rotherham. We would like to thank everyone who joined us for this high profile event.

To find out more about the Special Metals Forum, please go to

http://www.namtec.co.uk/smf

Technology of Cutting Edges Seminar

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:42:52 +0000

NAMTEC is now taking bookings for the Technology of Cutting Edges Seminar on 14 May. A packed day of presentations will cover materials, heat treatment, sharpening and testing of cutting edges. The application of technologies such as advanced coatings, powder metallurgy, laser deposition and hardening will also be covered.

There will be demonstrations by the Design, Modelling and Simulation Centre and CATRA, along with poster sessions.

Cutting edges have an essential role in modern life, ranging from domestic cutlery, surgical and craft tools to the processing of food, packaging and manufactured goods. Advanced manufacturing technologies support the continued development of improved edge performance and working life.