The recent Coronavirus outbreak has had a significant human impact already. At the time of writing, there are over 6,500 deaths worldwide. In Europe, Italy is the most affected country with over 24,000 cases; in the UK, this figure is around 1,400. Covid-19 is also impacting the global economy and...
Dean Group have been offering investment casting services for many years. This key manufacturing process allows for the production of parts for a wide range of industries and sectors, so it has a wealth of applications that makes it highly sought-after. While itโs true that investment casting requires upfront investment,...
The railway sector is a crucial transport and distribution network that requires the use of dependable, cost-effective and long-lasting equipment. After all, the parts used in the industry have to accommodate a range of applications, from freight to passenger railways, and need to be created in varying sizes, shapes and...
During manufacturing, some materials might need to be involved in procedures that alter their grain structure. Heat treatments are a way of using controlled heating and cooling procedures to change metalโs physical properties and improve them to be used in a large range of industries. These heat treatments vary depending...
Dean Group are kicking 2020 off by refreshing our branding and marketing to maintain our growing position in the market. The current branding has been in place for 13 years, as it was first introduced in 2007. Over the years, the branding has been consistent and helped Dean Group embody...
At Dean Group, we understand the importance of customer service and of adding value to our clientsโ castings, be it through heat treatments, machining, assembly and surface treatments. Surface finishes and treatments are additional processes often used in die casting or in the investment casting process, although not all castings...
The military and defence sector is key for the UK. According to the Ministry of Defence, the priorities of the sector from 2015 to 2020 are to protect its people, project its global influence, promote its prosperity, transform the way they do business and support the delivery of Brexit. In...
Dean Group is looking ahead to what 2020 will bring and the future of manufacturing. Weโre also looking to the trends that will define the next decade in the industry. After all, manufacturing is one of the key industries in the world, as well as one of the most fast-paced,...
With so many metal casting processes used to produce parts and components for a variety of industries, it can be challenging to understand the differences between them. Dean Group specialises in investment casting, but this isnโt the only process we offer our clients โ die casting is also a key...
On 28 November 2019, Dean Group attended the Cast Metal Federation (CMF)โs annual awards night, a prestigious event that manufacturers across the country always look forward to. Dean Group were nominated for the Company Achievement Award 2019, CMFโs highest accolade and an award that recognises the โBest of Britishโ. We...
Manufacturing is crucial to the countryโs economy; however, there is no denying that it can also have a considerable carbon footprint. Due to environmental concerns, as well as due to pressure from consumers and other businesses, manufacturers are adopting increasingly more sustainable practices and processes. As an investment casting company,...
As a UK-based investment casting company, Dean Group believe in staying up to date with the latest news in the manufacturing industry, as well as with the latest information on the sectors we work with, such as UK military and defence. Recently, engineering firm Babcock has been in the news...
