Metav 2022 from June 21 to 24 in Düsseldorf, Germany, is showcasing metrology solutions that provide users with powerful support as they embrace the digital transformation. The spectrum ranges from software apps through to fully automatic measurement assistants.

In a joint project, GF Machining Solutions and Zecha compare four different automated manufacturing processes for injection moulding — with a focus on their qualities and runtimes.

Germany — At the spring meeting of the VDMA Working Group Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing (WG Laser), members elected a new board for the next four years.

Small, delicate parts can be processed with high precision on large EDM machines, but not vice versa. What was already possible in EDM drilling, bes Funkenerosion from Fluorn-Winzeln also wanted to realise in wire cutting.

Germany — At the spring meeting of the VDMA Working Group Lasers and Laser Systems for Material Processing (WG Laser), members elected a new board for the next four years.

In 2022, as every three years, K in Düsseldorf will once again be one of the most important information and business platforms for the global plastics and rubber industry. The trade fair took a look at the current challenges facing the industry, ranging from raw materials prices, Covid-19 and sustainability to the war in Ukraine.

Machine manufacturer Arburg has had its own subsidiary in Denmark since 1997. To mark the 25th anniversary, an open house and a festive evening event were held on 2 June 2022.

Switzerland — The Swiss Steel Group has signed the SBTI Commitment, which aims at limiting global warming to 1.5°C. To this end, the group is implementing decarbonization measures until net zero is reached.

Portugal has been Germany’s partner country at Hannover Messe 2022, taking place from 29th May to 2nd of June. The event is the biggest trade fair for Innovation and Technology in the world, and this year has highlighted Portugal’s strong position on innovation and the strength of its industrial clusters.

Germany — After four eventful trade fair days Metav 2022 closed its gates on the 24th of June. By Friday afternoon over 180 exhibitors attracted to the tune of some 3500 trade visitors. Around 22 percent came from abroad, mostly from Europe.

Apart from new manufacturing technology, IMTS 2022, The International Manufacturing Technology Show, hosts dozens of conference sessions to deepen the knowledge of expert visitors about significant technologies impacting efficiency and profit in manufacturing.

Metav 2022 from June 21 to 24 in Düsseldorf, Germany, is showcasing metrology solutions that provide users with powerful support as they embrace the digital transformation. The spectrum ranges from software apps through to fully automatic measurement assistants.

With the new compact Powermax PMOKL, Strack Norma offers a further development of its standard cam units series Powermax, which offers users a unique guiding concept.

To implement complex mould part geometries and minimise in-house production efforts, Knarr offers standardised slanted slide units. These components also ensure quick replacement in the event of damage or wear.

With its range of quick clamping systems for injection moulding machines, Strack Norma offers its customers innovative solutions for reducing set-up costs and creates high flexibility for the user through quick and easy mould changes.

Under the of “Green Quality” brand, the company ANA-U based in Gleisdorf, Austria produces moulded parts from natural ingredients consisting to 100 percent of renewable materials. The parts are manufactured on an all-electric injection moulding line from Wittmann Battenfeld.

With Freefoam, Desktop Metal wants to revolutionize the way foam products are made. This new family of photopolymer resins produces durable and dimensionally accurate closed cell foam parts without tooling.

USA — Bofa Americas announced a new partnership with Würth Additive Group. The partnership is to support Würth's expanding operations in North American locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Canada — The 3D measurement specialists from Creaform celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary. Established in 2002 in Canada, Creaform was born out of the need to change the status quo of 3D metrology.

3D printing company Inkbit announced that the first of its kind Vista production additive manufacturing system is now operational at the Saint-Gobain Research Cross-Business R&D Center, a multidisciplinary research site developing processes and products for global businesses across numerous industries.

Complex geometries, large quantities - sintering is popular for the production of ceramic and metallic components. However, perfection is required in the coating process. A Roboworker rotary testing machine with an automation package from SMC ensures quality control.

UK — Machine engineering company Yamazaki Mazak has strengthened its UK sales team with the appointment of a new dedicated sales engineer to support its existing sales managers.

In a joint project, GF Machining Solutions and Zecha compare four different automated manufacturing processes for injection moulding — with a focus on their qualities and runtimes.

The NTX series of B-axis turning and milling centres built by DMG Mori has been expanded by a new model at the smaller capacity end of the range, which now comprises five machines.

Germany — Investing in the machine room of the future: At its headquarters in Lossburg, Germany, Arburg has launched a 5G campus network from Deutsche Telekom. This is to enable the manufacturer of injection moulding machines to test innovative applications for its own production.

Metav 2022 from June 21 to 24 in Düsseldorf, Germany, is showcasing metrology solutions that provide users with powerful support as they embrace the digital transformation. The spectrum ranges from software apps through to fully automatic measurement assistants.

At the Mindelheim-based company BBG, an end-to-end line for finishing glass with polyurethane (PUR) is being set up to demonstrate and test the results of a research project. The project “EKI — Engineering for AI-based Automation in Production Environments” is intended to pave the way for the intelligent adaptation of production systems to changing requirements and environmental conditions, for example in order to manufacture new variants of a product.

CAD/CAM specialist Open Mind exhibited at Biemh from 13 to 17 June 2022 in Bilbao, Spain. The company showcased the technologies featured in the latest Version 2022.1 of its Hypermill CAD/CAM suite.

Oerlikon HRS Flow has thoroughly revised the software for the control unit of its Flexflow hot runner systems. The updated Human Machine Interface (HMI) 4.0 now makes operation even more intuitive and convenient.

With the introduction of the large-capacity EM5, Mold-Masters offers an all electric, servo driven auxiliary injection unit that features precision, repeatability, versatility, and reliability.

Portugal — As a manufacturer of standardised, modular structured quality mould units and customised hot runner systems, Hasco offers innovative and economical solutions for designers, mould makers and injection moulding companies. Around 350 participants at this year's Hasco Day in Portugal were able to see this for themselves.

Husky Technologies announced the introduction of its Hypet HPP5e Recycled Melt to Preform system. This development allows the successful integration of a preform injection moulding system with melt decontamination unit — enabling the direct conversion of washed flake to preform.

UK — Ongoing expansion at Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has now seen the Tamworth cutting tool manufacturer add a new Technical Sales Engineer to its ever-expanding team.

As part of its Addforce global launch of next-generation cutting tools, Tungaloy UK has now introduced the new Add Internalcut to its product portfolio. The new Add Internalcut is an industry first, introducing four cutting edges on an internal grooving tool for precision turning and small part machining applications.

Industrial Tooling Corporation has now published the latest edition of its tapping and threading catalogue. The Issue 7 catalogue features a complete range of exciting innovations for 2022 with a vast range of UK manufactured carbide threadmills appearing alongside the latest threading taps from industry-leading brands Widia and Bass Tools.

As part of the global launch of the next generation Addforce cutting tools from Tungaloy UK, the manufacturer has now launched its new Addforce Cut range of grooving and parting-off turning tools. The new series introduces an optimally designed self-clamping technology that demonstrates exceptional rigidity for enhanced performance.