[ Industry Update ]
[ Industry Update ]
Amentum awarded Sizewell C project management contract
US-based engineering company Amentum has been selected as the sole programme and project management delivery partner for the planned Sizewell C nuclear power plant in the UK . As well as programme and project management , Amentum will support delivery teams from Sizewell C Ltd with digitally aligned project controls , engineering and technical services , and innovative infrastructure solutions for site management . The contract duration is until the plant begins generating electricity . The EDF-led plan is for Sizewell C to feature two EPRs producing 3.2 GW of electricity , enough to power the equivalent of around six million homes for at least 60 years . It would be a similar design to the two-unit plant being built at Hinkley Point C in Somerset , with the aim of building it more quickly and at lower cost as a result of the experience gained from what is the first new nuclear construction project in the UK for about three decades . Sizewell C Ltd , a standalone company , is 76 % owned by the UK government , which has pledged investment totalling GBP 2.5bn ( USD 3.2bn ). The project is due to receive its Final Investment Decision in the government ’ s upcoming Spending Review .
Voss Group expands product range
Voss Group has extensively expanded its range in recent months . With a large number of new articles , it is responding specifically to the increasing demand for innovative and highperformance stainless steel and aluminium solutions for trade customers and partners . The expansion of the range includes , among other things : High-quality stainless steel materials and aluminium alloys , including specific solutions for demanding applications ; and an Expansion of the available dimensions and product variants in stainless steel and aluminium . February also marks another important step for the Voss Group Europe : after an intensive ERP changeover in January , the company has completed the go-live phase . In the coming weeks and months , it will continue to work on optimising and developing the system to make processes even more efficient and further strengthen the familiar Voss service . By continuously expanding its product portfolio and modernising its internal and digital processes , Voss Edelstahl is underlining its claim to always be able to offer its customers the best solutions .
Okuma ’ s 5-axis machining centres
Simultaneous CNC machining with a 5-axis Machining Centre promises faster , more precise results than machining with three , four , or 3 + 2 axes . However , it can be complex to use . Okuma has improved its 5-axis Machining Centres to combine the benefits above with a high level of user-friendliness – all at a reasonable price . The aerospace , energy , automotive , and tool and mouldmaking industries all rely on the production of high-precision workpieces . Efficient CNC manufacturing processes that are as simple as possible to set up and operate , yet affordable , are essential . One of the ways in which Okuma successfully meets these requirements is by offering machines for 5-axis simultaneous machining . They enable simultaneous machining of vertical , horizontal , and angular surfaces without the need for operator intervention . This results in shorter lead times and production cycles , improved workpiece quality , and ease of operation thanks to Okuma ’ s proprietary technologies . The addition of 5-axis capability enables the use of the most advanced machining strategies and optimised tool paths . The resulting improved cutting conditions increase productivity and process reliability . The sturdy gantry design also helps with process reliability and dimensional stability and accuracy . Okuma ’ s self-developed CNC control OSP-P500 is one of the contributing factors here . It can be customised to suit individual company requirements and machining processes while being intuitive for users . Optional training courses make it easy to get started , even for inexperienced operators . The 5-Axis Auto Tuning System , which detects and compensates manufacturing tolerances and wear-related errors in the machine geometry , also ensures the dimensional accuracy of the workpieces . Maximum precision is achieved in conjunction with the Thermo-Friendly Concept to compensate for temperature-related deformations . The Collision Avoidance System ( CAS ) also prevents collisions , thus protecting both the machine and the workpiece from damage .
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