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Exciting times here at Hallam! We have recently installed the latest technology CNC equipment in order to streamline our machining operations. Hallam has decided that DMG MORI would be the perfect partner to help with our machining needs and looks forward to working with them. These machining centres incorporate the latest CAM software to link to Hallam’s 3D CAD system for profile milling. The aim is to improve quality and stay at the forefront of processing times. We believe this will be achieved with our new DMG MORI partnership. Machine features are :

• Cut to cut tool change speeds
• Non-cut rapids
• Rigid machine with FEM-optimized cast iron C frame bed to achieve high end cutting and precision
• Conversational 3D control
• Intelligent Visual Smart Guarding that interacts with the users
• Direct drive 4th axis with CAM capability to match

Hallam’s professional staff (including apprentices attending the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre on apprenticeship courses) will be fully trained in the use of the new equipment.

Hallam was accredited by the Manufacturing Advisory Service (part of the Government’s Business Growth Service) as a designer for manufacture. The Business Growth Service has been wound down by the Government, but Hallam is now supporting Pera Technology, one of Europe’s leading new product development contractors, in helping hundreds of companies to deliver on their innovation goals, providing product and process development expertise and helping to access funding to enable projects to be undertaken.

Hallam has joined Pera’s established networks and partners working with Pera’s in-house technical teams and facilities, working across numerous technologies and sectors. Pera helps businesses of all sizes to fill technology, expertise and funding gaps.

Hallam is helping to create a modular AC powered LED (no driver required) with an integrated specially developed hardwired PCB. This will significantly reduce weight and complexity and hence improve installation time and in-service life. A sealed explosion proof lens will enable the LED units to be used in hazardous and confined spaces.

Customers will benefit from substantial cost savings through lower energy costs by switching to this LED configuration, the longer lifespan of an AC LED providing payback within 12 months. In addition the modular nature of the system means that 60W modules can be combined (1,2,4,6,8,9) to create a bespoke system that provides the exact illumination required for site, space or work activity, without wasting power and substantially reducing energy consumption.

Hallam has been extensively involved in the design and prototyping of the LED board housing and heatsink (including thermal transfer calculations) and housing connectors. These designs were crucial in achieving the modularity required.