Rapid prototyping, which is scientifically known as stereolithography, is a relatively new process and it has been developing continuously for decades. It first arrived on the scene in the late 1980s as a way to quickly manufacture models and small prototype parts. Now, it is a process that is used...
In 2014, businesses invested ยฃ1.7 billion in research and development in the UKโs aerospace industry, a figure that clearly demonstrates the importance given to progress and advancements in this sector. And itโs no wonder that people want to invest; after all, the UK has a long and proud history in...
Weโre absolutely delighted to be able to announce that we have recently introduced an Enterprise Resource Planning System into our company; this is something which will help us deliver the excellent service that we want for all of our clients. Having had the opportunity to see first-hand just how important...
As the 2016 Summer Olympics drew to a close on Sunday amidst pouring rain, fireworks and an undampened carnival atmosphere, Team GB were celebrating an unprecedented success. Itโs long been said that a country who hosts the Olympics will not do as well in the following Games, but this is...
The automotive industry is constantly evolving and utilising new and innovative techniques, as weโve seen with the application of virtual reality. There are many predictions about what cars will look like in a few years, especially considering current trends, such as self-driving cars โ these let us infer the possibilities...
Looking to the future is something that is essential in all industries. Planning for the future and adapting processes and products to fit in with our ideas of what the future may hold is the perfect innovation; just look at some of the incredible advancements that we have already made!...
Subcon 2016 has come and gone, but our memories of this incredible event still remain. After all, nothing can quite compare with the couple of days we had, surrounded by passionate people who feel the same about the manufacturing industry as we do. This is the beauty of Subcon. Buyers...
In the engineering world itโs typical for work to be done by teams, not individuals, especially because so much goes into a specific project โ the combined expertise of the team is the key to creating quality work. (more…)
At Dean Group, weโre proud to say that we have an excellent team working for us; theyโre the backbone of our company, the strength behind our expertise, and every one of them is a marvel. Theyโre also a loyal bunch โ we have a number of long-time employees who have...
In the modern age, diversity has become something of a buzzword in many businesses, however itโs always been something that is vital. Diversity isnโt just important in our workplace, but in all the industries that we supply investment castings too. There are so many benefits to diversifying across the industries...
There seems to be new developments happening in the engineering world on a regular basis, which can be explained by the necessity to remain up to date with new techniques and even create new, innovative features that can help advance the field. This is greatly exemplified in the improvement of...
This case study formed part of the undergraduate course undertaken by our Quality Inspector, Yongzheng (Pier) Yu atย Lancaster University. About the Organisation Specialising in investment casting with manufacturing facilities in Manchester, Dean Group International Ltd provide quality-assured supply of investment castings, die castings, commercial grade investment castings, forged...
