With the help of a rapid prototyping partner, a product design and development company devises an all-new beverage can. read...
Research by Centaur Media plc, organiser of the Subcon exhibition, shows that the UK subcontract and contract manufacturing sector is set for further growth. Reflecting that trend, Subcon 2012 itself is expected to be some 20% larger than last year’s event. read...
Laser technology specialist Ionbond provides laser hardening services to tool and mould makers and manufacturers of machine components. A laser beam applied to local areas of a mould, tool or component can increase wear and fatigue resistance in the treated zones of the workpiece, with minimum distortion. Rapid rates of heating and cooling result in fine surface microstructures that exhibit desirable mechanical properties. read...
In an exclusive interview with ETMM, the chairman of UKUB, the association of Turkey’s tool manufacturers, said the country’s mould making industry will grow by 15% this year and sales will exceed $800 million. Chairman Samil Ozogul also noted that half of mould sales in 2011 were earned through exports. read...
