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NEWS such as medical devices, automotive, consumer goods and manufacturing, to discover and use its high-impact technology for transforming final parts production. ‘The opening of our first innovation and interaction centre in Ireland will further strengthen our expertise and capabilities to bring 3D printing technology into manufacturing processes of our broad customerbase,’ explained Michael Todd, Global Head of Innovation, Henkel Adhesive Technologies. ‘The close connection to our scientists and engineers as well as to the production will enable us to accelerate the development of new technology and products for our customers, and will foster the identification and realisation of tailor-made 3D printing applications across industries,’ added Philipp Loosen, Head of 3D Printing, Henkel Adhesive Technologies. Henkel is planning to open two further regional centres for 3D printing later this year – one in Rocky Hill for North America and another one in Shanghai for Asia. For further information, visit: www.henkel.com
Aesseal increases its apprentice intake for 2018
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K-based Aesseal Plc, which designs and makes seals for a wide range of global industries, including the oil and gas, food, water, mining and pharmaceutical sectors, is increasing its apprentice intake for 2018. The company says that it has had an active apprenticeship programme for many years, but with a high bias on apprenticeships for machining. For the 2018 intake it has decided to recruit 12 apprentices for its machine shop, but a further 28 people in other support roles. Apprenticeships will be offered in computer aided manufacturing, reliability, marketing, design, HR, business assurance, sales, the stores function, IT, the test house, the purchasing function, the systems division, the commercial department and other internal functions at its facilities based in Rotherham. At the end of the apprenticeship the successful applicants – depending on the area in which they hold their apprenticeship – will be expected to achieve engineering technician level, or an NVQ in for example, marketing or sales. Other qualifications might include a BTech in business administration, certificate in warehousing and storage, or infrastructure technician (IT). 4
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The company says that following the large growth in sales in 2017 it has continued to grow in 2018 with May 2018 proving to be a record month with sales of over £16.25 million. Julia Bloomer, Head of Learning Development, Aesseal, said: ‘It is our intention to have a very significant apprentice intake, for all areas of the business, including our traditional manufacturing apprenticeships.’ ‘We fully intend to ensure that all our apprentices are given the opportunity to study appropriate qualifications. Mentors have been interviewed and selected for all areas of the business for which apprenticeships have been approved. The business is, therefore, confident that the apprenticeships will work both for the successful candidates and for the need of a growing organisation to hire even more great people.’ For further information, visit: www.aesseal.com
Trelleborg uses European roadshow to share expertise
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pecialist engineers from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions are providing free advice during a European tour organised to share best practice in sealing technology. The fourteen-stage ‘Industrial Roadshow Tour 2018’ began in France on 4 June and culminates in Bulgaria on 9 November. The company – a major developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-moulded polymer components – says that the roadshow will offer existing and potential customers a chance to learn more about the innovative products that it has to offer and enable them to explore new options and techniques through media and interactive hands-on displays. Design engineers and sales experts local to each country will also offer on-the-spot consultation, answering questions and providing specialised technical training sessions for applications. David Brown, Managing Director, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’, said: ‘Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. This positions us perfectly to share both useful and essential information with engineers working across a variety of industries.’ ‘We are taking our knowledge and expertise on the road to share good practice in sealing technology. Our experts will be providing displays and presentations designed to give visitors an overview of how working with us can
accelerate their business and add value to their products and processes.’ The knowledge, expertise and presentations are delivered from the “Roadshow Cube”, described as a sophisticated trailer offering 37 m2 of space. Presentations and displays include innovations in material and process competences; hand-in-hand engineering examples; logistics; packaging and assembly services; and product ranges and industry-specific technologies. Other topics covered range from manufacturing capabilities and digital services for application engineers (for example apps and virtual reality) to customised training sessions. For further information, visit: www.tss.trelleborg.com
Saint-Gobain supplies sealing parts to Greentown Labs’ innovation centre
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aint-Gobain Seals – a strategic business unit under Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics’ Engineered Components’ sector of activity – is providing samples of its OmniSeal®, Rulon® and Meldin® product lines to Greentown Labs’ expansion site, the Global Center for Cleantech Innovation, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA. According to Saint-Gobain Seals, the aim is to share its sealing technology and support start-up growth for future energy and sustainable technology. Greentown Labs has worked closely with Saint-Gobain Seals’ research and development team at its Northboro R&D centre to select spring-energised and rotary lip seals, PTFE materials, and thermoplastic and thermoset polyimide components for main applications in space launch vehicles, aerospace jet engines, automotive power-train and braking systems, semiconductor plasma equipment, and industrial pumps and compressors. Established in 2014, Greentown Labs is one of the largest clean technology incubators in the USA, and an initiative of NOVA, SaintGobain’s External Ventures, focused on creating partnerships with start-ups worldwide. Greentown Lab’s strategic corporate partners help to strengthen community, provide industry expertise and professional services and equipment. As a founding sponsor, SaintGobain provides building science expertise and building materials from two of its subsidiaries
September 2018
Aesseal increases its apprentice intake for 2018
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K-based Aesseal Plc, which designs and makes seals for a wide range of global industries, including the oil and gas, food, water, mining and pharmaceutical sectors, is increasing its apprentice intake for 2018. The company says that it has had an active apprenticeship programme for many years, but with a high bias on apprenticeships for machining. For the 2018 intake it has decided to recruit 12 apprentices for its machine shop, but a further 28 people in other support roles. Apprenticeships will be offered in computer aided manufacturing, reliability, marketing, design, HR, business assurance, sales, the stores function, IT, the test house, the purchasing function, the systems division, the commercial department and other internal functions at its facilities based in Rotherham. At the end of the apprenticeship the successful applicants – depending on the area in which they hold their apprenticeship – will be expected to achieve engineering technician level, or an NVQ in for example, marketing or sales. Other qualifications might include a BTech in business administration, certificate in warehousing and storage, or infrastructure technician (IT). 4
Sealing Technology
The company says that following the large growth in sales in 2017 it has continued to grow in 2018 with May 2018 proving to be a record month with sales of over £16.25 million. Julia Bloomer, Head of Learning Development, Aesseal, said: ‘It is our intention to have a very significant apprentice intake, for all areas of the business, including our traditional manufacturing apprenticeships.’ ‘We fully intend to ensure that all our apprentices are given the opportunity to study appropriate qualifications. Mentors have been interviewed and selected for all areas of the business for which apprenticeships have been approved. The business is, therefore, confident that the apprenticeships will work both for the successful candidates and for the need of a growing organisation to hire even more great people.’ For further information, visit: www.aesseal.com
Trelleborg uses European roadshow to share expertise
S
pecialist engineers from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions are providing free advice during a European tour organised to share best practice in sealing technology. The fourteen-stage ‘Industrial Roadshow Tour 2018’ began in France on 4 June and culminates in Bulgaria on 9 November. The company – a major developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-moulded polymer components – says that the roadshow will offer existing and potential customers a chance to learn more about the innovative products that it has to offer and enable them to explore new options and techniques through media and interactive hands-on displays. Design engineers and sales experts local to each country will also offer on-the-spot consultation, answering questions and providing specialised technical training sessions for applications. David Brown, Managing Director, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions’, said: ‘Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. This positions us perfectly to share both useful and essential information with engineers working across a variety of industries.’ ‘We are taking our knowledge and expertise on the road to share good practice in sealing technology. Our experts will be providing displays and presentations designed to give visitors an overview of how working with us can
accelerate their business and add value to their products and processes.’ The knowledge, expertise and presentations are delivered from the “Roadshow Cube”, described as a sophisticated trailer offering 37 m2 of space. Presentations and displays include innovations in material and process competences; hand-in-hand engineering examples; logistics; packaging and assembly services; and product ranges and industry-specific technologies. Other topics covered range from manufacturing capabilities and digital services for application engineers (for example apps and virtual reality) to customised training sessions. For further information, visit: www.tss.trelleborg.com
Saint-Gobain supplies sealing parts to Greentown Labs’ innovation centre
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aint-Gobain Seals – a strategic business unit under Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics’ Engineered Components’ sector of activity – is providing samples of its OmniSeal®, Rulon® and Meldin® product lines to Greentown Labs’ expansion site, the Global Center for Cleantech Innovation, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA. According to Saint-Gobain Seals, the aim is to share its sealing technology and support start-up growth for future energy and sustainable technology. Greentown Labs has worked closely with Saint-Gobain Seals’ research and development team at its Northboro R&D centre to select spring-energised and rotary lip seals, PTFE materials, and thermoplastic and thermoset polyimide components for main applications in space launch vehicles, aerospace jet engines, automotive power-train and braking systems, semiconductor plasma equipment, and industrial pumps and compressors. Established in 2014, Greentown Labs is one of the largest clean technology incubators in the USA, and an initiative of NOVA, SaintGobain’s External Ventures, focused on creating partnerships with start-ups worldwide. Greentown Lab’s strategic corporate partners help to strengthen community, provide industry expertise and professional services and equipment. As a founding sponsor, SaintGobain provides building science expertise and building materials from two of its subsidiaries
September 2018