Monat: März 2024

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) is delighted to announce further awards success after winning the prestigious ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the inaugural Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2024. The award win reinforces CVE’s track record in delivering huge advances in the world of welding and the calibre of its Ebflow welding technology, which is significantly faster, cheaper, and cleaner than conventional welding techniques.

The awards ceremony – held on Thursday 26^th September at the historic Great Hall of Kings College, Cambridge – brought together businesses from across the county to celebrate their achievements and contributions across various industries.

Bob Nicolson, Managing Director at CVE, said: “Being acknowledged in this inaugural awards program is immensely rewarding. At CVE, much of our work is global. Most of our welding machines are exported, but we are very much a Cambridge-based business, with the majority of our workforce based in and around the city. Being recognised locally on the Cambridge business scene is testament to the ongoing efforts of our team, who are continually pushing the limits of what is possible in welding to deliver cutting-edge solutions to some of the biggest names in manufacturing in the world.”

For more information about the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2024, or to view a list of all of the winners, please visit: https://www.iliffemediapromotions.co.uk/cambridge-business-awards/

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Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), a specialist in power beam welding technologies, has won the highly coveted ‘Manufacturing Technology Innovation’ award at the Engineering & Manufacturing Awards 2024 for its revolutionary Ebflow™ technology. The national award, which celebrates disruptive technologies within the sector, was presented at a ceremony held at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, in early September.

Ebflow, an advanced welding technology developed by CVE, is rapidly gaining recognition as a critical enabler in the transition towards a net-zero future. The technology is making a significant impact across the energy sector where it is proven to accelerate the construction of essential infrastructure components, such as wind turbines and small modular nuclear reactors.

The ‘Manufacturing Technology Innovation’ category honours ground-breaking manufacturing techniques that demonstrate tangible benefits across industries. CVE’s innovative Ebflow technology stood out to the judging panel – which was made up of some of the UK’s leading engineers. Of particular note was Ebflow’s recent role in expediting the production of a monopile foundation for the world’s largest offshore wind farm – Dogger Bank. The RapidWeld project, which utilised Ebflow, achieved welding speeds at least 25 times faster than traditional methods, while reducing energy consumption by 90%, cutting costs by 88%, and lowering CO2 emissions by 97%.

Bob Nicolson, Managing Director at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering, expressed his pride in the company’s achievement, stating: “Being recognised in these prestigious national awards is a tremendous honour for the CVE team. Ebflow is designed to address one of the most pressing challenges in today’s energy and manufacturing sectors – how to make infrastructure components faster and with a lower carbon footprint. This award is a testament to the hard work and innovation of our team and our partners. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and with technologies like Ebflow, we are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of manufacturing and energy production worldwide.”

In addition to its success in the offshore wind sector, Ebflow has also been instrumental in reducing the welding time for a small modular reactor (SMR) pressure vessel demonstrator at Sheffield Forgemasters from over a year to less than 24 hours. This breakthrough could revolutionize nuclear reactor production and help bridge the energy gap in the UK.

To see a full list of the winners at the Engineering and Manufacturing Awards 2024, please visit: https://engineeringmanufacturingawards.com/emas/en/page/winners-2024

Max Nentwich, Head Laser Development Engineer at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), has been elected Vice-Chair of the International Institute of Welding’s Commission IV: Power Beam Processes. His appointment was ratified at the recent Assembly & Conference on Welding and Joining held by the International Institute of Welding (IIW) in Rhodes, and is a notable accomplishment, given his young age.

Max’s appointment underscores his expertise and contributions to the field of welding and joining. After graduating in 2020, he joined CVE in July 2023, following two years at Cranfield University as a Research Engineer. Since joining CVE, Max has built upon the hugely successful Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) he completed whilst at Cranfield University, enhancing welding options available to engineers worldwide. His project solved the undesirable optics contamination phenomenon associated with Laser in Vacuum welding, paving the way for full scale industrial exploitation of the technology.

With Max’s project awarded the highest grade of ‘Outstanding’ by Innovate UK, CVE is now building Laser in Vacuum welding machines featuring the technology for its customers in industry.

Bob Nicolson, Managing Director at Cambridge Vacuum Engineering, said: “Max’s election to this esteemed position reflects his dedication and the innovative work being undertaken at CVE. His new role within the IIW will allow him to influence and drive advancements in power beam processes, further establishing his own and CVE’s reputation as leaders in the industry. Fantastic work, Max – congratulations.”

Max added: “I am honoured to be elected Vice-Chair of IIW Commission IV. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the advancement of power beam processes on a global scale. I look forward to working with my peers to drive innovation and excellence in our field.”

CVE’s Director of Ebflow Research, Development and Applications, Chris Punshon, also continues in his role as Chairman of Commission IV B for Electron Beam Welding for IIW.

CVE is headquartered in Waterbeach and has regional offices in Beijing, China and Massachusetts, USA, as well as a global network of agents.

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