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...
Materials are crucial when it comes to creating the precision investment castings for the military and defence sector, especially aluminium. The metal is a big component of alloys used in aircraft, electrical systems and navigation radars and, due to its lightweight properties, it allows for lighter craft and better fuel...
Before making a decision, ask yourself: Does the company have experience in your sector? Is the manufacturer capable of fulfilling your product requirements to your specifications? What really matters to you; is it price, quality, customer service? What are the company’s values, and do they align with yours? Does the...
We have previously talked about the rise of a more sustainable aerospace sector and just how important it is to ensure that the industry continues to move towards greener technologies and practices. The UK government appears to agree. In fact, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, said that “new technologies, like electric...
Dean Group have been awarded a Gold Environmental Award from Salford City Council for our efforts to protect and improve the environment. Salford City Council has just conducted an audit and awarded Dean Group with Gold – we couldn’t be more pleased about this, as we believe that taking care...
The aerospace industry is incredibly demanding, both in terms of quality control and new developments. It requires the highest standards of equipment, parts, components and designs which, naturally, become even more complex in response. As this complexity increases, it’s crucial that the materials used by manufacturers are able to keep...
It’s challenging to predict how technology will progress in the future when it comes to the manufacturing sector – however, one thing is clear: automation will play a big role. In fact, automation is already crucial for the industry, as well as for other sectors such as aerospace, oil &...
As an investment casting company, Dean Group work within a variety of sectors, including aerospace. We believe investing in a greener industry is incredibly important for the environment (as well as for businesses), so we’re thrilled to see that the UK, as well as other countries, are also taking this...
For Christopher Dean, meeting the ever-changing needs of customers is one of the most important things in niche industries. Because Dean Group fully understand this, we have developed a plan to train the shop floor workforce to achieve this goal. Training sessions happen over three days every week and their...
In the aerospace industry, parts and components need to be cast with the utmost precision, no matter their size or application. Being safety critical parts, it’s crucial that all castings are manufactured with the greatest attention to detail and quality. (more…)
Innovation is a key component of economic growth and success and is of the utmost importance in manufacturing. After all, it leads to higher levels of productivity, efficiency and progress. Typically, innovation means to be on the lookout for something better, to see flaws and find solutions, to take an...
Brexit is taking up a lot of governmental resources, but it’s important not to let this obscure other fundamental issues in manufacturing; namely, the current skills gap that is impacting the industry. Considering there were 5.7 million SMEs in the UK at the start of 2018 – which accounts for...
