[ Industry Update ]
[ Industry Update ]
CVE and Ford complete UK-funded EB-eDrive project to 800 amps. It also incorporates ESAB’ s SmartCycle 2.0 technology to increase productivity, and it works with ESAB’ s Columbus ® CAD / CAM software and InduSuite CutCloud™ analytic applications.
Moly production rises, usage falls
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering( CVE) and Ford have successfully completed a GBP 430,000 Innovate UK-funded EBeDrive project – proving that the manufacture of electric motor stators can be improved by utilising advanced electron beam welding. As part of Innovate UK’ s Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge, CVE and Ford demonstrated that electron beam welding can significantly enhance the quality of electric motor stators and the repeatability of associated production processes, paving the way for widespread industrialisation of the technology. Findings from the project could help boost the UK’ s production of electric vehicles( EV) and support the nation’ s net-zero carbon goals.
ESAB unveils Suprarex PRO
Figures released by the International Molybdenum Association( IMOA) show that global production of molybdenum rose by 3 % to 166.1 mlbs in Q2 2025 compared to the previous quarter. Global usage of molybdenum in Q2 2025 fell by 4 % to 164.5 mlbs, although this represented a 2 % rise when compared to the same quarter of the previous year. China remained the major producer of molybdenum at 75.7 mlbs – a 3 % rise when compared to the previous quarter. South America remained at 43.5 mlbs – a 2 % rise on the previous quarter. Production in North America rose 3 % to 33.3 mlbs when compared to the previous quarter. Production in Other Regions remained the same as Q2 2024 at 13.6 mlbs, but this represented a 2 % rise when compared to Q1 2025. China remained the major user of molybdenum at 82.1 mlbs – a fall of 3 % when compared to the previous quarter. Europe at 30.3 mlbs – a rise of 6 % compared to the previous quarter. Usage in Other Regions fell 8 % to 21.1 mlbs when compared to the previous quarter.
Alleima acquires Endox
ESAB has unveiled its Suprarex PRO, an enhanced version of its heavy-duty, large gantry automated cutting and bevelling machine for wind towers, ships, oil and gas, tanks and pressure vessels, rail cars and other large plate applications. Suprarex PRO enhancements include a larger and sturdier gantry beam and modernised side carriages with a massive design that delivers exceptional stability at travel speeds up to 40 m / minute( 1,575 in./ minute). The Suprarex PRO comes with ESAB’ s next-generation Vision T6™ CNC controller and works with ESAB’ s iSeries high-precision plasma power sources in configurations up
Endox, a renowned German manufacturer specialising in components for endoscopic medical applications, has been acquired by Alleima. The strategic acquisition enables Alleima’ s forwardintegration in the value chain of the medical industry. The addition of Endox’ s comprehensive product offering, extensive certifications, and established customer base further increases Alleima’ s market share in the fields of urology, gastroenterology, and endoscopy. The combined capabilities and footprint drive new product development and geographical sales expansion, as well as possibilities of joint utilisation of production and application capabilities.
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