From Boulton to Einstein: West Midlands manufacturing in the 21st century

The Society visited a modern manufacturing plant where the Jumbo Laser is used for precision tube cutting (see video below). Chaired by Peter Ullathorne, ’Rob Allan from Dudley Iron and Steel Co in Tividale gave a talk about the design and construction of the commissioned jumbo laser and its impact on various sectors of the manufacturing industry and what their company does in a fiercely competitive world market. This was followed by a tour of the plant.

The evening was kindly sponsored by Barrett Steel.