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12 October 2016
Investment in 3D Spring Shape Profiling Technology
Force Technology has invested in the latest 3D shape profiling equipment. This allows us to scan the shape of sample springs to generate 3D models and compare directly with theoretical design models. This information can also be fed into the automated coiling machines and the differences between the manufactured and ideal spring are automatically corrected. […]
10 October 2016
R&D Project SPLICE to develop polymer springs to help accelerate vehicle light-weighting
Researchers at WMG, part of the University of Warwick, together with Force Technology, the Institute of Spring Technology (IST) and the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA), have won research funding worth £244,090 from Innovate UK for a project that will develop polymer springs for vehicles in order to reduce vehicle weight, so improving fuel efficiency and […]
30 September 2016
BBC News Article – Force Technology on Brexit
Steve Williams MD of Force Technology was recently on BBC News discussing the recent Brexit situation. Steve commented “To introduce any form of barrier will make things very difficult for us as a business, and for the Automotive Industry in general” See the video on the BBC Website here
30 September 2016
NAA Newsletter Comments on Brexit, the Election and Uncertainty…
Northern Automotive Alliance Newsletter June 2017: The Brexit vote and the election have so far given us uncertainty, and a headline message from last week’s SMMT Open Forum is that we’re entering a ‘decade of disruption’. Read on to find out how the Northern Automotive Alliance can help you chart your way through all of […]
12 September 2016
Advanced Side Load (Non Axial) Testing Now Available
Force Technology have just received delivery of their latest investment, a 20,000N Load Tester that has the capability for non-axial force measurement. As well as being able to measure loads along the centre-line of the spring, we can now also measure non-axial or side loading forces. Typically these forces can be between 5% and 20% […]
12 August 2016
Force Technology Supplies Hairpin Valve Springs for Maserati 250F V12 Formula 1 Car
In 1957 Fangio won the World Championship in the illustrious and beautiful Maserati 250F Formula 1 car. Towards the end of that year Maserati introduced the new 2.5L v12 engine for the 250F. This engine had its debut at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. There were only 3 ever produced, as later that year […]
12 July 2016
Force Technology Celebrates One Year in Business by Enhancing its Expert Team
Force Technology celebrated its first anniversary in July, whilst expanding its highly experienced management team. The addition of four highly experienced industry professionals strengthen the company’s position as a Technical Leader. Most of the team have now worked together for over 20 years. BRIAN McCABE (centre) is Sales Engineering Manager. He has over 30 years […]
11 May 2016
Experts in Maximising Surface Compressive Residual Stress
Force Technology has invested in a complete range of the latest shot peening equipment. The company now covers shot sizes from 0.35mm to 0.60mm using the best pre-conditioned cut wire shot available. Glass beading is also available in the smaller sizes extending the range down to 0.15mm bead size. This allows the company to shot […]
10 May 2016
Force Technology Exhibiting at Automechanika, UK – Stand 10G10
Force Technology is exhibiting in partnership with the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) at the Automechanika show at the NEC in Birmingham UK, from Tuesday 7 June to Thursday 9 June 2016. Stuart Buck, Sales Manager and Steve Williams, Managing Director are pleased to invite you to visit our stand, 10G10 and we very much look forward to meeting you […]
28 January 2016
Investment in Scanning Electron Microscope
The team at Force Technology has re-established its reputation for a leading-edge scientific approach to spring and force technologies by investment in advanced laboratory equipment including a Scanning Electron Microscope. The new S360 SEM is capable of magnification greater than 10,000 times and is ideal for establishing root cause of failure in fracture investigations. Establishing […]