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.

Germany is China's preferred technology partner in the manufacturing industry — a double-edged sword.

Workpieces made of electrically conductive materials are cut through by using an accelerated jet of hot plasma. It is an effective way to cut thick sheet metal.

In water jet cutting, workpieces are separated from each other by a high-pressure water jet. For this purpose, either specially treated water or an abrasive agent is used.

The Chinese import fair CIIE was held at the beginning of November. In 2020, the number of sales contracts and declarations of intent is expected to be 2.1 % higher than in the previous year.

The fixed assets of the insolvent Eisenmann Group are up for sale. These include machines from Schuler and Trumpf for metal and sheet metal processing.

Hexagon enhances its Smart Manufacturing solutions portfolio with the acquisition of D.P. Technology Corp.

Bosch Rexroth presents new modules for its automation platform ctrl X Automation. But also third party suppliers develop the platform further: the ctrl X World starts with 12 partners.

“Falling quantities, a shortage of skilled workers, and now corona — how am I supposed to machine any components effectively?” Answers to this question will be provided at Metav reloaded 2020.

The Chinese import fair CIIE was held at the beginning of November. In 2020, the number of sales contracts and declarations of intent is expected to be 2.1 % higher than in the previous year.

From 10-12 November 2020, Formnext Connect highlighted, even in challenging times, the continuing importance of the exhibition for the AM industry and the next generation of industrial production.

The winners of the international Purmundus challenge 2020 at Formnext Connect: from an innovative bicycle frame to a powered hand orthosis and a custom-made, recyclable sneaker.

High-quality standardised components form a reliable basis for modern mouldmaking. Their consistent, continuous use makes it possible to achieve efficient processes.

The Cumsa Cycle counter displays on a 7-digit LCD screen, the total shots a mould produces. This unit also includes a partial counter which can be reset to zero at any time.

Maintenance requirements are reduced considerably when using NH/NS linear guides, as is the risk of expensive machine downtime due to premature failures.

Strack Norma is taking another step towards Industry 4.0 and enlarges its digital offering with the Flosense flow monitoring which offers an improvement of the productivity and the product quality.

Blackstone Resources AG is pleased to announce that it has achieved a series of important milestones for its proprietary 3D printing technology to print lithium ion solid-state batteries.

The new semi-automatic desanding station from Exone can be installed on all new or prior-model S-Max and S-Max Pro industrial sand 3D printers.

From the screen to your hand, producing incredibly realistic product models is now fast and easy for designers with J55 and J8 Series Polyjet 3D printers

From 10-12 November 2020, Formnext Connect highlighted, even in challenging times, the continuing importance of the exhibition for the AM industry and the next generation of industrial production.

A Leicester-based precision engineering invests in Yamazaki Mazak’s new, British-built CV5-500 simultaneous 5-axis machining centre.

The fixed assets of the insolvent Eisenmann Group are up for sale. These include machines from Schuler and Trumpf for metal and sheet metal processing.

Designed for the manufacture of large components, Hurco's dual-column DCX range offers long travels in the X and Y axes.

“To be more innovative than others” - a guideline that Hannes Fuchshofer adopted during his apprenticeship in the 80s. As an independent entrepreneur, he has been living this for over 25 years.

Hexagon enhances its Smart Manufacturing solutions portfolio with the acquisition of D.P. Technology Corp.

Esprit announces a partnership with Alma to create a complete programming solution for robot additive DED (direct energy deposition).

The Polygonica 3.0 release contains a large number of customer-driven revisions and improvements.

Lantek is currently developing some macros for ACE Ceiling Products to help it in the manufacture of specific families of parts.

Flexible mid-volume system purpose-built to quickly and easily produce just the right output for multiple preform designs.

The results of numerous studies and tests have gone into the development of Hasco’s innovative hot runner system, which now offers mouldmakers and injection moulders unprecedented freedom in design.

Recently, ETMM hosted a webinar focused on hot runner technology and their advantages. If you missed it, you can now watch the recording online.

Double the output volume while using the same tool and machine size? To ensure that this idea does not remain an illusion, some injection moulders rely on stack moulds.

Freeturn tools from Ceratizit uniquely perform all-in-one turning operations using just one tool, resulting in a 25 % reduction in machining time.

Kennametal introduces a new solid carbide end mill for high productivity and tool life in 3D milling.

Extending the capabilities of its milling portfolio, Industrial Tooling Corporation (ITC) has now expanded the VSM890-12 face and shoulder milling series from Widia.

Ta-C high-performance thin-layered coating, high cutting capacity,the new tool series of the same name from Inovatools, make the process of machining aluminium and its alloys more productive.