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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/04/37/0437171a96f83b23ba7c601ac67000a0/0111454509.jpeg "“Overall, we are seeing a decline in the difficulties which our industry has had to contend with,” Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Executive Director of the VDW says. (Source: Uwe Nölke/ VDW)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8a/f2/8af24fdc763e684f0843ca2eeb12da9f/0111210654.jpeg "Italian machine took manufacturers recorded a reduction in orders placed by manufacturers in both the foreign and domestic markets. (Source: free licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/78/fe/78feca68f0b24c092c014cf02b670a69/0111072888.jpeg "KPIs for the German tool and die industry. (Source: WZL)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/29/2129dc2979b10b8bac08e007eb568f16/0109922951.jpeg "The new Allrounder 470 H saves energy, conserves resources, is production-efficient, user-friendly and reliable. (Source: Arburg)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1b/1f/1b1f06ba03483237afeafe399804ba95/0111744018.jpeg "Technimark was selected in Europe due to their successful utilisation of RJG´s training and integration into their ongoing processes and procedures. (Source: free licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6a/45/6a45b44e95e17b5861f96dcda346f5b7/0111538301.jpeg "Manufacturers and users are focusing on making plastics production and processing as sustainable as possible. (Source: P.E. Schall)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7c/4a/7c4a2296e1c978f5a90d36476ff65aa2/0111348308.jpeg "On the stage from left: Dr. Wilfried Schäfer, Managing Director of the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW), Markus Heseding, Managing Director of VDMA Precision Tools and VDMA Measuring and Testing Technology, Kai Kegelmann, Spokesman Young Network of the German Association of Model and Mould Making (BVMF) and Ralf Dürrwächter, Managing Director of the German Association of Mould and Die Manufacturers (VDWF). The talk was moderated by Jacqueline Roth, Manager Communications Strategy at Messe Stuttgart. (Source: Alexander Stark)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/23/0e/230e2ffde533f9b8c2e6b29b041a6555/0111136992.jpeg "The tool, pattern and mould making industry will gather again from 13 to 16 June 2023. (Source: Landesmesse Stuttgart)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/37/ca/37ca29d59fdc0f738924b680eb6ad5e2/0111538822.jpeg "The new 3D-printed spiral cores for close-contour core cooling realise an optimised cooling system that shortens cycle times and increases moulding quality. (Source: Strack Norma)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/85/54/8554c7ec7d3be883c9ed6de6c20cb5d9/0111454538.jpeg "The production of bread boxes on the completely electric e-mac 465/180 injection moulding machine from Engel at the Meusburger trade fair stand. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ee/5e/ee5e58e7bca7b0e4000c9a1ba6c5e5ed/0111052235.jpeg "At Meusburger mould makers benefit from high-precision components to suit their requirements. (Source: Meusburger)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ed/bb/edbb8bf653d999adef8ecbe2523e42c6/0111101285.jpeg "When injection moulded parts cannot simply be demoulded in the mould opening direction using an ejector pin, Hasco recommends the use of sliders. These run with particularly low friction if they are DLC-coated. The slide programme is called Z18140/... . (Source: Hasco)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0e/37/0e3755a55b7f2fdd60249667ba46e2b1/0111621121.jpeg "Lunovu develops and builds Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) machine systems for industrial applications and research and development, such as this one at Zess. (Source: Lunovu)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0c/ee/0cee1af6deae7495758918c645d19b3e/0111540362.jpeg "Castor’s software with its proprietary algorithm can automatically select parts that are suitable for 3D printing from CAD drawings. (Source: Castor)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e4/cf/e4cff21ce3609a37de4c1283ae677a78/0111414862.jpeg "The Massivit 10000-G sets a new standard in industrial mould production by automating and speeding up workflows for composite manufacturing. (Source: Massivit)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/88/ab/88ab38839b37e72e56c92b0490c26230/0111369940.jpeg "According to Impossible Objects, the new 3D printer prints parts fifteen times faster than the nearest competitor. (Source: Impossible Objects)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/70/f4/70f416ea432d7f52054781cd2669165f/0111744752.jpeg "The effective linking of automation, robotics and digitalisation represents an established solution when it comes to optimising process flows in the production environment. (Source: EMO Hannover)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/7b/77/7b7767c0ef4aecffe6e250c8657dcd2d/0111744330.jpeg "Thanks to WFL's own spindle development, the cooling lubricant can be directly fed to the cutting edge through the milling spindle at a pressure measuring up to 200 bar. This ensures rapid, continuous removal of swarf. (Source: WFL)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/b3/22b39fb134f2211f3dc7d8ad4d6610d3/0111620279.jpeg "Brass electronic parts being machined in batches up to 15,000-off (Source: Nakamura)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/55/2c/552cc98efaaf22eac3563f22ecf42c4c/0111540382.jpeg "The VCN 530C is a high productivity vertical machining center made at Mazak’s European manufacturing facility in Worcester. (Source: Lee Stanley)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/50/1b/501b2f15a2e1a28a6ba091cb10afc313/0111538555.jpeg "CG Tech will be demonstrating its Vericut Force optimisation module, which reduces machining times by as much as 30-70 percent. (Source: CG Tech)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d1/2b/d12b7e1e47c75519976e731f70209e72/0111462880.jpeg "Over half of last year’s new apprenticeships at Trumpf’s headquarters in Ditzingen (near Stuttgart) were IT-related. (Source: Trumpf)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/97/f2/97f2248e0b4f9931ccf6529b80c9f233/0111461924.jpeg "To reduce routine tasks on the shop floor, with the help of Seco Assistant smartphone app, production personnel can simply scan the product package or the tool. (Source: ©zasabe - stock.adobe.com/ Seco Tools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/41/3c/413caaa6eb1b3b56e3ba3f3f6e067d5d/0111620626.jpeg "Sodick technology installed at RST Engineering with Vinny Barcock-Jones (Spark Erosion Machinist) (Source: Ian Jamieson Photography)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5b/a0/5ba03f555179cd370c3f4a303419f916/0110965684.jpeg "Researchers from Berlin are investigating whether tool electrodes made of tungsten carbide-
cobalt can be manufactured additively. (Source: Erowa)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/26/47/2647c43680a5b90a96fa0ae6e3335fa3/0111022097.jpeg "Every day, the EDM team led by Thomas Munkert ensures that the moulds are ready for use at all times. (Source: Sodick)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/73/cd/73cd20e5a12d716cdaa756433a13078b/0110908726.jpeg "Toolmaker Ellis Varnes appreciates the ease of use of the wire EDM machine. (Source: Alpine Tools)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/72/5e/725e1731fa3b7eca83a472bfaa15fce5/0111745423.jpeg "PTC’s Step Check will provide employees with a step-by-step guide through inspection tasks with context-sensitive work instructions. (Source: PTC)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/15/02/1502657757f1abc17c83d6b3a3914e30/0111539841.jpeg "Metrascan 3D is a powerful inspection solution that is insensitive to instabilities and harsh environments. (Source: Creaform)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d6/3c/d63c7354cb162f1c811d6d73a2e55853/0111539043.jpeg "One of the new Alto aluminium-technology CMMs manufactured by LK Metrology. (Source: LK Metrology)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d5/65/d565f1318d4d72fb44c1cbad42fb5ddd/0111415372.jpeg "MSC becomes a Renishaw Offical Channel Partner (Source: MSC)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6d/d0/6dd0a6548cf7c5acbf57c07037a01476/0111341819.jpeg "Vomat demonstrated high-performance ultrafine filtration technology during Grindtec. (Source: Vomat)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/48/8d/488d4b49488b5be8b026f00c9e76628f/0110806962.jpeg "The Vollmer Loroch Twin 860 (Source: Vollmer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/15/58/1558d09670075700cecc416239df42ec/0110746490.jpeg "The Roemheld RWA 4000 transport cart in use at Jean Müller, Eltville am Rhein, about to pick up a die from the new racking. (Source: Roemheld)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ec/ff/ecff10cd17b3fbf1bcf1561335805e92/0110597968.jpeg "The Digital Mega Torque Wrench provides a cost-effective alternative to expensive torque measurement machines. (Source: ITC)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a5/ff/a5ff63c0a214a859d5a58bd889993944/0110142144.jpeg "The Scanner Control Box simplifies and accelerates the integration in a variety of machine concepts. (Source: Bettina Theisinger/ Blackbird Robotics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/fb/4f/fb4f2ce06db65928d49320855b1fa102/0110039471.jpeg "Titan Tool Supply has expanded its precision micro finishing tool online product catalogue offerings. (Source: Titan Tool Supply)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e9/0a/e90a68090da7921c0fe6157a8d27eb37/0109495114.jpeg "Pleased with a successfully manufactured load compartment recess made of glass-fibre reinforced polypropylene for the EQS from Mercedes-Benz. From left: Anton Liebl, Siebenwurst project manager, Bernd Hilneder, Oerlikon Hrsflow, and Michael Bilo, Oerlikon Balzers. To the right and behind them, respectively, one of the iridescently coated mould halves for the production of the component can be seen. (Source: Oerlikon Balzers)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9b/c4/9bc45e8d79b9a711ededad4dfe777e3d/0108870659.jpeg "For the post processing of 3D printed components the Klaus Stöcker metal processing company uses the S1 and M1 Basic from AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology. (Source: Klaus Stöcker Metallbearbeitung)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/90/be/90bea9efec77b1e3dc4c348133623d23/0111744384.jpeg "In the automotive industry, numerous plastics are processed into various components. This is done through the injection moulding process. (Source: © Superstar/Shutterstock.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3c/e8/3ce848bac640e1e88e13f8f70646a0b5/0111538060.jpeg "Section of bus rear end part exterior (Source: Cannon Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/59/dc/59dc70ce6e649f94061d9287df5ac6cc/0111370138.jpeg "Cannon short-stroke presses are designed to efficiently produce composite components, such as EV battery casing or enclosures with HP-RTM, SMC, and WCM technology. (Source: Cannon Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/02/1b/021b1b717ce0474eaa4df5e4950a2fbb/0110807774.jpeg "If all single-serve units on the market are compostable in industrial composting facilities, in compliance with EN 13432, consumers are not confused where to dispose their coffee capsules after use, European Bioplastics argues. (Source: free licensed)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/be/50/be502e23b8101487fcda0bacf9dfb4fc/0111744315.jpeg "Gindumac achieves all-time high despite global challenges: Co-CEOs, Benedikt Ruf (left) and Daniel Kaiser (right) (Source: Gindumac)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f6/48/f6488d9fe616b75fe1f9986f12870e06/0111414888.jpeg "‘Cast Irons – Part 1: Materials and Properties for Design’ provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of design considerations. (Source: Cast Metals Federation)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/bd/1d/bd1db84ef62a20014dc3c0109bd948f3/0111300912.jpeg "A Scantek 5 multi-sensor CMM pictured on the LK Metrology stand at last year's Control. (Source: LK Metrology)")
China to play a key role in the future world of tooling
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/980200/980249/original.jpg "Fig. 3: China's tool exports and imports in 2013. China’s tool and die industry has 40,000 enterprises employing 1 million people. (Source: Comtrade, 2013)")
