Putting a test case for integrity management

Widely-publicised catastrophic failures of forged materials in deepwater applications have called into question the structural integrity of such products and focused industry attention on the need for carefullymanaged 'integrity management' of key components.

2014 Outlook: Trends to watch, strategies to consider

A list of views from industry experts regarding key developments that are expected to have significant medium- to long-term impacts to the metalworking industry in the Middle East & Africa over the next 12-18 months.

RADAR offers new era of advance technology in ME & Africa

Taiwan-based CNC lathe maker Radar Industrial Co. inherited San Shing Machinery’s machine tools technology and history and has since become successful in this field. General Manager Louie Lin achieved skills and knowledge through years of being in the company. Radar is now promoting vertical CNC lathe in the Middle East and Africa market.

Induction meets laser

Induction is proving to be an ideal partner for laser welding: for pre-heating, cleaning and hardening

Measurement technologies step up to production machining needs

Advancements in manufacturing equipment such as Swiss screw machines and high speed CNC-milling systems have revolutionised precision part production.

When nesting, does it pay to be the early bird?

Country music legend Willie Nelson is credited with saying, "The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese." It's unlikely that Willie was reflecting on manufacturing. Regardless, his quote still summarises perfectly one of the greatest challenges sheet metal fabricators face: When nesting, is it better to be early, or just in time?

Chuck clamping for fast machine setups

Leader Chuck Clamping System From Kurt Provides Fast Machine Setups And Precise Concentric Clamping For Leyden Transmissions (UK) Broad Line Of Large Coupling Components

Global aerospace to benefit South Africa's titanium production

South Africa is blazing the trail in the development of cost effective methods to produce titanium, alloys and superior casting technology that will benefit the local and global aerospace manufacturing industry.

Turkey’s industrial pumps market to reach US$814M in 2017

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, "Analysis of the Industrial Pumps Market in Turkey," finds that the market earned revenues of US$478 million in 2012 and estimates this to reach US$814 million in 2017.

Iran lead, zinc production rises

Iran produced 80,700 tonnes of lead and zinc during March 21-Sept. 22, 2013, indicating a 3.5% rise compared with the corresponding figure of last year. About 14,400 tonnes of lead and zinc ingots were produced during August 23-Sept. 22, while the figure stood at 14,000 tonnes in the same period of last year.

KSA’s non-oil sector to drive growth in 2013-14

QNB Group published its Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Economic Insight 2013 report. The report looks at recent macroeconomic developments and presents QNB Group revised forecast of key economic indicators for 2013-14.

UAE leads the way in energy transition

The UAE’s Undersecretary of Energy, His Excellency Dr. Matar Al Niyadi, said the UAE is a leader in energy diversification and that its robust and diverse energy policy would ensure the country remains attractive for foreign investment and continues to support future economic development.