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Dutch expansion for Renishaw

The Dutch subsidiary of world leading engineering technology company Renishaw is to formally open its new enlarged premises in Breda, the Netherlands, on Saturday 31st January 2009.

The new facility at Nikkelstraat 3 is located close to the A16 highway and has a total of 800 square metres of space, including training and demonstration rooms with a combined area of 350 square metres, allowing Renishaw Benelux BV to offer enhanced commercial and technical support to customers throughout the Netherlands, whether machine builders, machine importers or end-users.

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Molecular visualisation and analysis is now a step closer

A new OEM agreement between Renishaw plc (UK) and NT-MDT (Russia) establishes a framework for bringing nano-scale imaging and analysis to researchers

During the recent International Raman Microscopy Conference (ICORS XXI) in London, Dr. Ken Williams of Renishaw plc (UK), and Dr. Andrew Shubin of NT-MDT (Russia) signed an OEM agreement, whereby NT-MDT will sell, install, and support special inVia Raman systems for integration with its NTEGRA AFM.  This alliance between two forward-thinking companies provides an unsurpassed nanotechnology visualisation and analysis system for research and industry.

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New Advanced Metrology Centre for Heriot-Watt University 

A new manufacturing laboratory has opened at Heriot-Watt University aided by the donation of half a million pounds worth of equipment, software and training by Renishaw, a world leader in industrial metrology and spectroscopy. The Renishaw Advanced Metrology Centre will facilitate both teaching and research in modern industrial metrology and materials analysis using highly accurate co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs), laser calibration equipment, and a sophisticated Raman spectroscopy system.

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Renishaw acquires a 75% interest in Schaerer Mayfield NeuroMate AG

As part of its continuing commitment to growing its presence in the neurosurgical market, Renishaw has acquired, for a cash consideration, a 75% stake in Schaerer Mayfield NeuroMate AG, based in Switzerland, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Schaerer Mayfield NeuroMate Sarl, a leading manufacturer of surgical robots for neurosurgery, based in Lyon, France. The deal was completed on 20th November 2008.

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UK Government Minister opens Renishaw regional training centre

The UK Minister for the South East, Jonathan Shaw MP (centre), opened the Renishaw Centre for Manufacturing Productivity at the University of Greenwich at Medway, Kent, on 22nd October.  The centre, a partnership between the university and engineering manufacturer Renishaw, will offer courses to businesses and develop teaching and research on manufacturing productivity, as well as giving local firms access to the latest technology.

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New General Manager for Renishaw’s Swedish subsidiary

World leading technology company Renishaw has appointed a leading figure from the Swedish metrology industry to head up its Nordic operations. Bo Eneholm, aged 42, was until recently General Manager of Hexagon Metrology’s Nordic office, and as well as a deep knowledge of measurement technologies, has a strong background in sales of machine tools and tooling systems. He is also the current Chairman of the Swedish Industrial Metrology Forum (SIMET).

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The need for speed - Renishaw at JIMTOF 2008

Renishaw is focusing on speed of manufacture at JIMTOF 2008, with a range of new products that will help businesses to manufacture profitably, by reducing process times and minimising the cost of poor quality for a wide range of machining and measurement applications. The JIMTOF 2008 show takes place at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition centre from 30th October to 4th November and Renishaw’s stand is located in West Hall 3, stand W3040.

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Free five-axis measurement seminars

World leading metrology companies Renishaw, Metris, Mitutoyo and Wenzel, and CAD/CAM developer Delcam, are holding a series of free half-day UK seminars in Autumn 2008 covering Renishaw’s revolutionary Renscan5™ five-axis measurement technology, including the award-winning REVO™ measuring head.

Each of the events will cover the operation and applications for the new system, compatible software packages, its suitability as a retrofit option, but fundamentally the huge throughput benefits that the new technology can bring to users of co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs).

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Renishaw's Chairman honoured as a 'Master of Manufacturing'

The official magazine of the US Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has granted its respected ‘Master of Manufacturing’ accolade to Sir David McMurtry, Chairman and Chief Executive of Renishaw plc, the first time that this recognition has been given to a non-US citizen. The special July 2008 issue of 'Manufacturing Engineering' features an extended interview with Sir David, who is only the seventh person to receive this honour which recognises 'an exemplary life and career in manufacturing'.

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New honours for Renishaw's Chairman

Sir David McMurtry, Chairman and Chief Executive of Renishaw plc, has received two new honours which recognise his significant contributions to the worlds of engineering and commerce.

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Renishaw is county's largest private-sector employer

A manufacturing company with headquarters in Wotton-under-Edge has been recognised as the county’s largest business employer in the 2008 listing of Gloucestershire’s Top 100 Businesses. World leading measurement company Renishaw plc now employs over 1,400 people at its sites in Wotton, Woodchester and Stonehouse, and in the annual list produced by Gloucestershire Media was also positioned 11th by sales turnover, increasing worldwide sales to £180.9 million.

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'Teacher-friendly' Renishaw offers education on modern manufacturing

Gloucestershire-based manufacturer Renishaw plc is opening its doors to teachers and pupils as part of a scheme designed to develop working relationships between engineering companies and schools. The Education Business Partnerships (EBP) initiative aims to highlight the many varied career opportunities available within manufacturing industry and to dispel negative industry stereotypes.

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Renishaw opens new Taiwanese subsidiary office

World leading measurement company Renishaw has opened a trading office in Taichung to support its strong growth in the Taiwanese market. The new subsidiary company, Renishaw (Taiwan) Inc, replaces the former representative office which was set-up in the year 2000, and will be able to offer enhanced commercial and technical support to customers throughout Taiwanese industry, whether machine builders, end-users, or existing distributors for Renishaw’s wide range of market leading metrology products.

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Renishaw hosts senior politicians at MACH 2008

Renishaw had a very busy time at the recent MACH 2008 trade show, the UK’s largest show for manufacturing industry, held at the NEC, Birmingham. As well as receiving almost 500 enquiries for its world-leading range of precision measurement equipment, the Gloucestershire-based engineering company also hosted two visits from leading Labour and Conservative politicians.

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Renishaw wins two prestigious awards at leading international event

At the prestigious MWP Awards Dinner held in Birmingham, UK, on 22nd April, Renishaw plc was honoured with two awards for product excellence. The awards, which are often referred to as the UK metalworking industry's 'Oscars', were achieved against strong competition, with entry open to any worldwide manufacturer with a UK representative. Winners were selected by a panel of eleven independent judges allied to manufacturing industry.

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Renishaw pioneers skills development initiative with
West Midlands Manufacturing Measurement Centre and Coventry University

The nationwide shortage of skilled engineers has long been recognised as a constraint on UK industry.  The challenge posed by globalisation to UK manufacturers is to develop robust, automated, productive processes, which demand manufacturing engineering skills that are in increasingly short supply.  Renishaw is announcing a nationwide education initiative, which will be launched at the West Midlands Manufacturing Measurement Centre (WMMMC) based within Coventry University in Spring 2008.

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Renishaw opens new Indian training and demonstration centre

World leading measurement company Renishaw opened its first dedicated demonstration and training centre for the Indian market at its main office in Pune on Thursday, 17th January 2008.

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The need for speed

Renishaw is focusing on speed of manufacture at MSV Brno, with new products that will help businesses to manufacture profitably, by reducing process times and minimising the cost of poor quality for a wide range of machining and measurement applications. The MSV Brno show takes place at the Brno exhibition centre from 15th to 19th September and Renishaw’s stand is located in Pavilion V stand 65.

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