TAKING RESPONSIBILITY: TO USE OR REUSE EU Directive 2019/04 prohibiting single-use plastics is set to revolutionise the plastics packaging industry by 2025. The world’s main FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) makers have already signed a key document drawn up by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the international non-profit association advocating the establishment of a circular […]
As a rubber injection moulder, our lead times, capability and quality are only as good as our supply chain. Langstone Engineering have allowed us to quote quickly, rapid-prototype (RP), win the production order and then mass- manufacture rubber components for many Tier 1 OEMs. In many cases, we have won the RP work through Langstone […]
Langstone works with a number of divisions within Trelleborg who have operations throughout the UK, continental Europe, China and America.
Background/ Overview From industry links with motorsport, Langstone were invited by a local company to manufacture initially small parts for Ben Ainslie Racing in 2016. This has subsequently developed into the production of more complex items including foils, wings and rudders for the current class of boat in the 36th Americas Cup. The AC75 Class […]
Any subcontract engineering company needs to keep close control over their tooling, ensuring the right tools are always available in order to complete jobs on time and ultimately keep their machines running and customers satisfied. PSL Datatrack production control software incorporates two modules for definition and management of tooling; Tool Definitions and Bill Of Tools (BOT). Tool Definitions defines […]
Actran, from MSC Software, is an acoustics simulation software, originally designed for predicting noise within, and around vehicles, such as cars and aircraft. One interesting capability, developed with a Space industry client, is the ability to simulate the effects of a diffuse sound field – such as what is experienced by the payload during a rocket […]
The start of the design process can vary greatly, some product designs will be received taking into consideration all aspects of the moulding and mould design process, but this is not always the case. This is where our experience can help guide a project from concept to a production ready product through proven processes. DFM […]
Do British subcontract precision engineering businesses need software designed and supported in Britain? One important factor to consider is that production style and manner varies between countries. Legislative and commercial factors must be considered to ensure that the business-critical system in place is able to react and respond to constantly evolving industry requirements. A system […]
Cue drum roll and a BEC welcome for the BOY 55 tonne and 25 tonne vertical moulding machines, once again upping our range and the options available for customers.
Assemblies and Bill Of Materials (BOM) are additional modules that can be added to any PSL Datatrack production control software system
