When traditional machining methods reach their limit, electric discharge machining can be the answer. The EDM process allows for high accuracy and is applicable for any conductive material.

Leading experts from Fraunhofer outlined the current state and future developments regarding hydrogen in an expert talk during the Hannover Messe Digital Days.

CA Models owner and manager describes how integral EDM has become to their daily business and why the ultimate choice was made to go for Sodick.

As expected, there was another decrease in the index of the orders collected by the Italian machine tool manufacturers in the second quarter 2020.

Employers are still investing in apprentices despite the pandemic according to a leading West Midlands training provider.

A new report, published by the MTA, has found that, if the UK moves towards Green manufacturing, we could see between 8 - 20 billion pound added to the UK’s GDP and 400,000 to 1 million jobs created.

Yamazaki Mazak has expanded its CNC training program to include remote sessions at customer sites, enabling both new and existing customers to unlock the benefits of Mazatrol Smooth CNC.

As expected, there was another decrease in the index of the orders collected by the Italian machine tool manufacturers in the second quarter 2020.

The Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has been officially launched on its new digital trade fair platform, namely Fakuma-Virtual.

With the new guidelines in place, manufacturers will be able to prepare for Mach in January.

ISTMA World presented its first ever online General Assembly on 30 June.

In co-operation with the exhibitor advisory board for Fakuma 2020, trade fair promoters P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG have decided to postpone the 27^th Fakuma to 2021.

The new slide unit from Meusburger is now available in two new sizes.

A coating can make an enormous difference in various areas. With the right coating for the right job, the service life of a tool can be extended and machine downtimes can also be reduced this way.

Counterfeit bearings are a global issue, with all markets susceptible to the risks of buying these low-quality products.

A steelmaker based in Poland is saving nearly 3 million euro per year after switching to NSK’s sealed-clean KVS bearings in its roll mill.

6K announced its division 6K Additive has commissioned the first two commercial Unimelt systems.

Relativity Space and 6K announced a strategic partnership to prove true sustainability in additive manufacturing production.

Additive manufacturing has seen a rise in popularity due to Covid-19. How and why was 3D printing so useful and how can it be used beyond the pandemic.

The growth in the IoT also opens up huge possibilities for micro moulding as there is burgeoning demand for a variety of new and innovative micro devices.

The newly developed universal cylindrical grinding machine Kellenberger 10 is a standard machine that can be customised with a wide range of options.

Taiwanese machine tool builder Leadwell CNC Machines has introduced a new model, BC-600, at the smaller capacity end of its of BC-series of 5-axis machining centres.

Automation is gaining increasing importance in today’s manufacturing industry. DMG Mori showcases how it can be achieved.

Searching for a new supplier is a risky step, one TDX took with great success. Thanks to the new machine at the toolshop, the toolmakers can now enjoy a free weekend.

With its new distribution partner Camera-IQ, the Munich-based company is now gaining a stronger foothold in the growing Russian market.

Lantek revealed the new features and improvements in the latest version of its software —  Lantek Global Release 2020.

CG Tech announces the release of the next version of its Vericut CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation software.

DP Technology, parent company of Esprit CAM, announces the Esprit digital twin may now be used within the Mazak Smooth Ai CNC.

New pneumatic Multipin valve gate actuator with user-friendly valve pin quick coupling.

The TempFlex Z976/… and Z977/… supplied exclusively by Hasco offer good conditions for the temperature control of mould plates or spacer plates with simultaneous conformal cooling.

Hasco Hot Runner managed to produce and individually planned multi-component hot runner system in just ten days.

Introduced in early 2020, Flexflow Evo is an advancement of the Flexflow technology for servo-electrically driven valve gate systems from HRS Flow.

Many materials with high ductility and tendency to stick are always a challenge in machining. Problems with the chip flow are in most cases the performance-limiting criteria.

With the emergence of ever newer materials, manufacturers are automatically faced with the question of how to process them.

Production times and improved cutting edge quality forfor specialist manufacturer of eyewear, dental, aerospace and automotive components.

Star Single Flute Solid Carbide Gundrills are specially engineered and manufactured to meet the part print requirements for medical devices and instruments.